Sierra Wireless has unveiled an integrated service platform that combines cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and managed connectivity services to support worldwide deployments.
The new IoT Acceleration Platform provides global multi-operator coverage by combining Sierra Wireless and third-party network operator SIMs, all managed from a single unified connectivity platform.
The new platform also provides connectivity to Google Cloud Platform, meaning customers can use Google BigQuery (Google's analytical service) with data collected from connected devices.
"Reducing the complexity in building and deploying IoT connectivity solutions is critical for our customers in getting their products and services to market quickly, and delivering real value to their organisations," said Emmanuel Walckenaer, Senior Vice President, Cloud and Connectivity Services for Sierra Wireless.
"Our fully integrated IoT Acceleration Platform is designed to empower customer innovation and get IoT solutions to market faster with the ability to scale and grow quickly."
In addition to the integration of connectivity, Sierra Wireless has also natively connected AirVantage to Google Cloud Platform, a set of modular cloud-based services that support the creation of anything from simple websites to complex applications.
Customers can collect and store their sensor data in Google Cloud Platform and use the tools provided in the platform to build custom analytics, big data, or IoT applications, enabling them to leverage the data collected from the devices and their connected assets in a broader context.