their IoT solutions . Multinationals may already have the know-how at their disposal to select the right telecoms partner and integrate suitable hardware , but the smaller you get as a company , the more specialised your IoT needs may be .
This is where Vodafone comes in with its ability to collaborate , bringing new partners into the equation to ensure they develop the right ecosystem for each customer . “ It ’ s what we do working with small and medium enterprises ,” maintains Brenneis . “ A company may come to us for advice on how to connect its coffee machines and we could help implement business processes
and – with an IBM or Accenture – hardware solutions through our partners , such as Gemalto or Sierra Wireless who steward the development of their IoT solution . Ultimately , our approach is not to define business processes for the customer , but to provide communications expertise and security features to bring all the pieces of the ecosystem together .”
Security is at the core of Vodafone ’ s offering as a telecoms operator . Adhering to strict rules on data privacy , the company is preparing for the GDPR ( General Data Protection Regulation ) rules which will be in force in the EU from next year . “ An overall IoT system needs to be designed in a secure way
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