Singapore-based IoT provider UnaBiz has achieved over 90% geolocation success rate with the evolution of its Sigfox Atlas wifi service enhanced with machine learning (ML).

This achievement reinforces UnaBiz’s focus on providing the most energy and resource-efficient LPWAN offerings for the logistics and supply chain industry.

The success rate is notable given that wifi geolocation success rate in the industry typically falls below 70% in some regions, posing difficulties for large-scale asset tracking projects. This enhanced service will be progressively rolled out across all 70 territories where the Sigfox 0G network is available, starting this month.

The product upgrade is a direct response to customer feedback and industry pain points, driving the UnaBiz R&D team to push the boundaries of wifi geolocation technology.

Traditionally, it was difficult and costly for geolocation providers to scan all wifi access points. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and activating the built-in ML module, UnaBiz has developed the access point ML upgrade, enhancing the capabilities of its Atlas wifi geolocation system.

Benefits include enhanced geolocation success rate. An improved success rate helps users achieve more accurate and precise geolocation positioning of their assets without additional resources or new infrastructure deployment.

Instead of switching to higher-cost hardware alternatives such as GPS trackers, which entail significant expense, users can continue to rely on their existing hardware devices for this more precise AI-enhanced wifi-based tracking.

Kyocera Communication Systems (www.kccs.co.jp) was among the first to test the AI-enhanced service in Japan.

“Since the adoption of the AI-enhanced Sigfox Atlas wifi ML service, our geolocation success rate has increased from 62% to 92%,” said Naoki Kawai, wireless division manager at Kyocera. “We’re excited to promote this new service to our customers and look forward to continuing our strategic partnership with UnaBiz in Japan’s logistics and supply chain sector and beyond.”

Alexis Susset, CTO of UnaBiz, added: “The widespread coverage of the Sigfox 0G network enables geolocation data network effects which, combined with AI-driven innovation, has enabled us to increase our positioning success rates to levels beyond 90% in all regions we have tested. This distinctive capability of our global operators ecosystem and our best-in-class total cost of ownership further establishes UnaBiz Sigfox 0G technology as the de facto standard for energy-efficient, high-accuracy asset tracking.”

And Henri Bong, CEO of UnaBiz (www.unabiz.com), said: “UnaBiz remains dedicated to the continuous improvement and innovation of the Sigfox 0G technology while maintaining unparalleled service quality. Driven by the principle of less is more, this upgrade allows customers to enjoy the benefits of a higher geolocation success rate without having to switch to more expensive, energy and resource-intensive alternatives like GPS trackers. This approach reduces operational costs and minimises the environmental impact associated with manufacturing and deploying new infrastructure, aligning with sustainable business practices.”