Key Highlights
- MTN South Africa partners with Eseye to revolutionize IoT connectivity for 36.5 million customers, enhancing digital offerings.
- Eseye’s Integra IoT Platform to power MTN’s next-gen IoT solutions, with expansion plans across Africa to drive connectivity advancements.
MTN South Africa has entered into a multi-year agreement with Eseye, a global IoT connectivity solutions provider. This partnership is poised to bring significant changes to IoT connectivity in the region, enhancing capabilities and offering innovative solutions to MTN South Africa’s 36.5 million customers.
MTN-Eseye Partnership
As part of the collaboration, MTN South Africa will standardize on a global eSIM and IoT platform solution provided by Eseye. The decision to partner with Eseye came after an extensive tendering process, in which Eseye’s Integra IoT Platform for mobile operators emerged as the preferred choice.
MTN’s Vision for IoT Growth
One of the primary goals of this collaboration is to position MTN South Africa as a leading digital platform in Africa. Lawrence Juku, Head of IoT Solutions at MTN Business, highlighted their vision:
- Our mission is to be Africa’s leading digital platform, unlocking economic growth through financial and digital solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes.
- Our strategic partnership with Eseye will enable us to sell diverse IoT services such as connectivity, IoT bundles, and value-added services to help our customers meet their IoT global needs.
Eseye’s Integra IoT Platform will power the next-generation MTN IoT connectivity solution, streamlining the onboarding and connection of millions of IoT devices. Beyond connectivity management, MTN plans to offer a range of IoT value-added services through Eseye.
Future of IoT in Africa and Beyond
The initial implementation of Eseye’s solution will start in South Africa, with plans to expand to 18 operating companies across Africa. This expansion will allow each operating company to tailor the solution to meet specific market requirements and integrate it with MTN’s existing infrastructure.
Additionally, this partnership positions MTN to support customers with new IoT device connections not only in Africa but also on an international scale. It ensures that MTN remains at the forefront of technological advancements and compliance with emerging standards and regulations in the evolving IoT landscape.
Eseye’s Commitment To IoT Excellence
Nick Earle, CEO of Eseye, expressed his excitement about the agreement: “We are proud to be awarded this multi-year agreement with MTN, which is a significant contract for Eseye and demonstrates the calibre of not only our technology but also our IoT expertise.”
- Eseye’s comprehensive IoT connectivity solutions, combined with MTN’s ambitious IoT goals, promise to reshape the IoT landscape in Africa and beyond.
- This partnership represents a significant step toward creating a more connected and digitally empowered future for businesses and consumers across the continent.
FAQs
1. What is the purpose of the partnership between MTN South Africa and Eseye?
The partnership aims to transform MTN South Africa into a leading digital platform by enhancing IoT connectivity and offering diverse services to customers.
2. What role does Eseye’s Integra IoT Platform play in this partnership?
Eseye’s Integra IoT Platform powers MTN’s next-generation IoT connectivity, enabling the connection of millions of devices and offering value-added services.
3. How does this partnership position MTN in the IoT landscape?
MTN aims to support customers with new IoT connections both locally and internationally, staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
