Deutsche Telekom and 1NCE are collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to simplify the integration of IoT for enterprises.

The zero-touch integration service makes sure devices are connected quickly to the worldwide IoT network of Deutsche Telekom and up and running easily through an automated device onboarding onto AWS. This is designed to reduce the complexity for users by letting them easily set up and run their IoT services.

This is achieved by automating the complete integration of IoT applications into the user’s environment. Everything that was previously associated with manual effort and complexity, especially in the mass rollout of applications, can be done automatically: 

• Secure identification of devices and registration into the cloud environment.
• Implementation of corresponding data protocols for each individual use case.
• SIM card used as authentication entity, automating the authentication and onboarding process of the device.
• Use of leaner protocols such as UDP and CoAP in combination with AWS is enabled; this is important in low power wide area network (LPWAN) communication where lean protocols are mandatory.

“The internet of things is an important topic for our customers mastering their digitalisation journey,” said Hagen Rickmann, responsible for Deutsche Telekom’s operations with business customers. “The implementation of IoT needs to be easier and customer centric. The seamless connection of IoT networks and the cloud will support this.”

Alexander Sator, CEO of 1NCE, added: “Customers expect more than just IoT connectivity nowadays. They want to keep their focus on their own product, instead of how to get it up and running in a modern cloud environment. By combining our individual expertise and precisely coordinating it, we are now moving another big step forward in further reducing the complexity of IoT product development itself.”

And Michael MacKenzie, general manager of IoT at AWS, said: “Our customers are looking to solve real world problems using IoT as an enabler and need maximum flexibility on the connectivity side to do it. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Deutsche Telekom and 1NCE to bring pre-validated AWS IoT that combines our secure and reliable infrastructure with the reach of 5G to allow our customers to innovate faster and focus on the main job of creating business value.”

How the IoT network and cloud capabilities of Deutsche Telekom, AWS and 1NCE can help businesses develop, rollout and scale IoT applications is demonstrated by applications across all industries.

“When developing for the IoT, time is of the essence,” said Henry Schlag, managing director at Embever, an IoT provider using 1NCE connectivity with AWS infrastructure to improve time to market. Embever has developed remote monitoring that equips metros and trams with its technology in over 20 countries worldwide. The smart power converters not only function as the onboard power supply system but also allow for real-time insights into the electrical system.

PI Labs realises innovations from conception to industrialisation in the areas of digitalisation, IoT and telematics.

“The collaboration with Deutsche Telekom and AWS leads to real digital added value,” said Markus Jungermann, managing director of PI Labs. “Our customers benefit from this very directly: We are highly flexible, can respond to their wishes completely individually and can scale our solutions optimally.”

Arne Stehnken, chief financial officer at Sharemac, added: “Our holistic solutions for construction site management work best when cooperating with strong partners such as Deutsche Telekom and 1NCE. Best network and connectivity are crucial to make every day work more efficiently for our customers.”