Bridge Alliance (composed of 36 mobile operators from Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa) is to deploy the Ericsson Device Connectivity Platform (DCP) multi-domestic solution for the Internet of Things (IoT).
Alessandro Adriani, CEO of Bridge Alliance, said: "Offering this unified experience requires more than just harmonising interfaces across mobile operators. We have done more with Ericsson, including standardising our footprint on a common core network. This will truly guarantee harmonised sets of features and service levels within the footprint to our customers."
This development means that any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), enterprise or service provider can deploy IoT solutions across multiple countries.
With Ericsson DCP deployed on a global scale this includes a single global SIM card, harmonised service levels and business processes. They can also leverage access to DCP consumer services to manage new B2B2C business models.
Anders Lindblad, Senior Vice President, Business Unit Cloud & IP, Ericsson, said: "The partnership with the Bridge Alliance members to deploy the Ericsson DCP is a critical milestone to make the adoption of cellular services in IoT devices economically viable for device OEM and enterprises."