OVERLAND PARK, KS – Sprint and Ericsson have announced a global partnership to build a distributed and virtualized core network dedicated specifically to Internet of Things (IoT), as well as an IoT operating system.
This new environment, which the companies say is purpose-built for the future of IoT, is designed to create an optimal flow of device data, enabling immediate, actionable intelligence at the network edge for end users and enterprises.
The global Sprint IoT platform is set to be unveiled Wednesday, September 12, at Mobile World Congress Americas in Los Angeles.
“We are combining our IoT strategy with Ericsson’s expertise to build a platform primed for the most demanding applications like artificial intelligence, edge computing, robotics, autonomous vehicles and more with ultra-low-latency, the highest availability and an unmatched level of security at the chip level,” said Sprint’s IoT SVP Ivo Rook, in the news release. “This is a network built for software and it’s ready for 5G. Our IoT platform is for those companies, large and small, that are creating the immediate economy.”
“Sprint is a pioneer in IoT and we are excited to work together to create a truly disruptive IoT business,” added Asa Tamsons, Ericsson’s SVP and head of business area technology & emerging business. “Sprint will be one of the first to market with a distributed core network and operating system built especially for IoT and powered by Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator platform. Our goal is to make it easy for Sprint and their customers to access and use connected intelligence, enabling instant and actionable insights for a better customer experience and maximum value.”
