Vodafone has announced a significant collaboration with Oracle, providing global IoT connectivity for Oracle’s Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). This partnership combines Oracle’s cloud expertise with Vodafone’s IoT capabilities to offer substantial advantages in various industries.
This collaboration will enable businesses to leverage Vodafone’s extensive global reach and secure IoT airtime in 180 countries. Oracle’s ECP utilizes edge architecture, which delivers immediate and actionable data insights to businesses. This is essential for a range of applications, from drone inspections to retail systems.
Both companies emphasize the potential improvements for industries such as healthcare, construction, energy, and hospitality. They offer connectivity management, which includes cutting-edge features like embedded AI and improved media routing. Enhanced connectivity security and compliance with local regulations are pivotal benefits of this synergy.
In a joint statement, they highlighted, “Businesses… will be able to operate globally and grow more efficiently.” This statement underscores their commitment to streamlining global operations through better connectivity.
Erik Brenneis, CEO of Vodafone Business IoT, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We’re excited to announce the next step in our partnership with Oracle – providing reliable and secure connectivity to its ECP customers. This collaboration will help customers to expand their operations and accelerate on a global scale.”
Andrew Morawski of Oracle Communications reiterated the transformative impact of connectivity. He stated, “Connectivity is the heart of industry transformation,” stressing its necessity in evolving industry scenarios.
