Tele2 forms M2M partnership with NetComm Wireless

Swedish telecoms group Tele2 and Australian-based technology provider NetComm Wireless have entered into a strategic partnership to create new Machine-to-Machine (M2M)/Internet of Things (IoT) opportunities for vertical markets, with a focus on areas including industrial automation, security, smart cities and healthcare. The joint press release says that the alliance forms part of a broader collaboration between leading M2M/IoT ecosystem partners selected by Tele2 and NetComm Wireless to provide end-to-end solutions easily applied to a broad range of M2M/IoT applications across key industry sectors. NetComm Wireless’ M2M/IoT devices provide the network connection and remote management components, enhancing operational and cost efficiencies by allowing businesses to monitor and control mission-critical equipment and valuable assets over the Tele2 network.