Today, world-leading communications technology company TELUS
announced the launch of TELUS Global Connect, enabling TELUS
customers to customize and manage IoT device connectivity on
cellular networks around the globe. Combined with TELUS’
anticipation of even greater market demand for cloud virtualization
of services, this enhanced partnership complements TELUS’ tools,
capabilities, and momentum to not only respond to, but also
anticipate and leverage the combined requirements for emerging
services and global reach demanded by customers. The launch of
TELUS Global Connect is part of a growing partnership between TELUS
and Eseye, a pioneer of leading-edge IoT connectivity management
solutions, and includes a TELUS Ventures investment in Eseye of
$26.3M CAD (£15M GBP).
“We are constantly striving to provide better value and more
flexibility to TELUS IoT customers, who already enjoy access to
Canada’s largest dedicated IoT network. Now, TELUS Global Connect
delivers a platform for customers to enjoy that same reliable
connectivity beyond Canada's borders in nearly every country on the
planet,” said Mike Cihra, TELUS Vice President, IoT. “More than a
standalone platform, TELUS Global Connect fulfils customers’
demands for an enterprise-grade network operation powering their
products and services from connectivity through to built-in
security and world-class support. By simplifying access to global
networks, TELUS Global Connect removes a barrier to international
expansion for many businesses, contributing to a stronger economy
for us all. As evidence of our tireless commitment to help
transform our customers’ organizations, our partnership for IoT
connectivity management acknowledges the global nature and
requirements of so many of our customers’ operations, and is a
clear signal of our intention to invest to satisfy those
requirements, as our customers progress on their journeys to grow
their businesses internationally.”
Eseye was selected to enrich the TELUS IoT offering with a
white-labelled, global IoT connectivity management solution that
delivers near 100% global connectivity management across 700 mobile
networks in 190 countries. TELUS IoT customers will have access to
localized IoT networks in key markets around the world, enabling
them to offer competitive pricing, lower latency for data and
application function, and a host of additional network features
such as high availability, continuity of service, and resiliency
that are critical to IoT customers. The platform also delivers
options for integration with AWS and Microsoft Azure, providing
flexibility for customers and developers to integrate their own
cloud-based services.
“This strategic partnership and investment in Eseye marks an
inflection point for the company. Our many years at the leading
edge of cellular IoT connectivity have seen us deliver value to
more than 2,000 customers across the globe,” said Nick Earle, CEO
of Eseye. “Today this partnership validates our technology platform
and goal to provide ubiquitous, cellular connectivity to devices
anywhere in the world. We’re excited to be working with TELUS to
deliver this new global IoT capability to their customers.”
TELUS Global Connect offers IoT customers a single SIM with
multi-IMSI carrier profiles, a single contract, and a single
platform and connectivity partner to simplify and optimize global
IoT deployments. TELUS’ eSIM partnership with Eseye enables
significant development potential in the near-term, including
connecting and managing a range of OEM devices and alternative
hardware platforms, enabling a significant return on customers’ own
investments in their mobile and fixed device fleets. Further,
customers have always-on access to the TELUS IoT Centre of
Excellence, and a dedicated support team to help with everything
from onboarding to technical troubleshooting.
The $26.3M CAD investment by TELUS Ventures will enable Eseye to
drive product development, customer success, and expand sales and
marketing activities to meet growing demand from enterprises for
reliable global cellular IoT connectivity.
“TELUS is a leader in IoT connectivity and technologies in
Canada, and this investment in Eseye will help to expand our IoT
leadership across the globe, delivering our customers best-in-class
IoT solutions,” said Rich Osborn, President and Managing Partner,
TELUS Ventures. “Eseye’s innovative technologies and proven
leadership in the IoT connectivity space make the company an
excellent fit with TELUS and, together, brings a formidable
strength to the global market.”
Key takeaways:
- TELUS launches global IoT connectivity management platform
TELUS Global Connect enabling TELUS IoT customers to customize and
manage cellular IoT device connectivity across the globe
- Powered by an integration with Eseye’s AnyNet Connectivity
Platform, TELUS Global Connect customers will have near 100% global
cellular connectivity with access to 700 global networks in 190
countries, including localized IoT connections in key regulated
markets
- Global customers are supported by the TELUS IoT Centre of
Excellence, 24/7 and 365 days a year to manage onboarding and
troubleshooting
- The TELUS and Eseye partnership includes a $26.3M CAD (£15M
GBP) investment by TELUS Ventures in Eseye
For more information on TELUS Global Connect, visit
telus.com/iotconnectivity.
About EseyeEseye empowers businesses to embrace
IoT without limits. We help them to visualise the impossible and
bring those solutions to life through innovative IoT cellular
connectivity solutions that enable our customers to drive up
business value, deploy differentiated experiences and disrupt their
markets.
Our pioneering IoT cellular connectivity solutions, versatile
hardware, technical consultancy and round-the-clock support allows
businesses to overcome the complexity of IoT design, development
and deployment. We guide them every step of the way, so they can
move forward with IoT projects without the fear of getting it
wrong. Supported by our unique AnyNet Secure® SIM technology,
Connectivity Management Platform and a powerful partner ecosystem,
we help more than 2,000 customers to seamlessly connect millions of
devices across 190 countries, agnostic to over 700 available global
networks. Find out more at www.eseye.com.
About TELUS
VenturesAs the strategic investment arm of TELUS
Corporation (TSX: T, NYSE: TU), TELUS Ventures was founded in 2001
and is one of Canada’s most active corporate venture capital funds.
TELUS Ventures has invested in over 90 companies since inception
with a focus on innovative technologies such as Health Tech, IoT,
AI and Security. TELUS Ventures is an active investment partner and
supports its portfolio companies through mentoring; exposure to
TELUS’ extensive network of business and co-investment partners;
access to TELUS’ technologies and broadband networks; and by
actively driving new solutions across the TELUS ecosystem.For more
information please visit: ventures.TELUS.com.
About TELUSTELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a
dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with $16
billion in annual revenue and 16 million customer connections
spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment,
video, and security. We leverage our global-leading technology and
compassion to enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding
commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our
business, making us a distinct leader in customer service
excellence and loyalty. In 2020, TELUS was recognized as having the
fastest wireless network in the world, reinforcing our commitment
to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that
connects us to the people, resources and information that make our
lives better. TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health
technology, improving access to health and wellness services and
revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum
of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions
throughout the agriculture value chain, supporting better food
outcomes from improved agri-business data insights and processes.
TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital
customer experience innovator that delivers next-generation AI and
content management solutions for global brands across the
technology and games, ecommerce and FinTech, communications and
media, healthcare, travel and hospitality sectors. TELUS and TELUS
International operate in 25+ countries around the world.
Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect all citizens
for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give
where we live has inspired TELUS, our team members and retirees to
contribute more than $820 million and 1.6 million days of service
since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled
volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the
world.
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