Citymesh Acquires Sigfox IoT Network Operator To Offer Providers ‘from 0G To 5G’

Belgian telecoms operator Citymesh has acquired native Sigfox IoT network operator ENGIE M2M to enable it to supply providers all the way in which “from 0G to 5G”.

Sigfox is a 0G network ideally fitted to IoT deployments because of its ultra-low energy consumption and long-range. In Belgium alone, the Sigfox network connects over 250,000 units.

Jeremy Prince, CEO of Sigfox, mentioned:

“We have had the pleasure of working with ENGIE M2M for the past six years in Belgium. They've accomplished a nice job deploying the network. Accelerating the adoption of Sigfox on this nation. We're very excited to see them transfer in the direction of the subsequent part with Citymesh. It also illustrates that 0G is a perfect addition to different applied sciences. That most frequently we ‘complete’ rather than ‘compete’! We warmly congratulate all events and stay up for persevering with working collectively as massive IoT is becoming a reality.”

Citymesh has both a 4G and 5G license in Belgium and specialises in large-scale wireless networks. The operator’s solutions are utilized in more than seventy five cities, 10+ exhibition halls, and huge transport facilities just like the port of Zeebrugge, Brussel Airport, and the Belgian railways.

Mitch De Geest, CEO of Citymesh, commented:

“The acquisition of a national IoT community further shapes our ambition as the fourth telecom operator within the B2B market.

With this network, we will help customers’ IoT initiatives, utilizing a single contract, anywhere in the world.”

In December 2020, Citymesh introduced a strategic partnership with a new majority stakeholder, Cegeka,

“Citymesh will focus on putting in, monitoring and connecting sensors,” added De Geest. “From that time on, Cegeka can work on the normalisation, consolidation, and visualisation of the data to optimise business processes.”

Citymesh already presents IoT providers however the addition of the 0G network to its sources will additional strengthen its place.

“Now, we are able to supply all communication applied sciences, from 0G to 5G,” says De Geest: “A metropolis can go for a WiFi network in the public library, smart city furniture in a market square, and noise sensors in busy streets to map out noise pollution. A company might choose a cell non-public 5G community mixed with smart sensors.”

“For every connectivity question, we've an acceptable solution.”

The ENGIE M2M staff, existing customers, and projects will all be incorporated into Citymesh. No monetary particulars of the deal might be launched. Need to find out extra from executives. Thought leaders in this house? Find out extra concerning the Digital Twin World occasion, taking place on nineteenth-twentieth October 2021, which will discover augmenting enterprise outcomes in more depth and the industries that can benefit.

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