HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – (October 20, 2021)— ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ: ADTN),the leading provider of innovative business and residential connectivity solutions today announced CalChip Connect, a premier IoT provider, is adding the latest line of ADTRAN LoRaWAN® IoT gateways to the CalChip Connect family of IoT solutions to address the growing enterprise IoT market. ADTRAN provides CalChip Connect with business-class capabilities in reliability and customer support. These features enable CalChip Connect to support the booming demand for enterprise IoT applications that can increase productivity, reduce energy costs, support sustainability efforts and improve overall operations.

The global IoT market will be worth $1.1 trillion by 2024, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData, and enterprise IoT will continue to dominate the overall IoT market for the foreseeable future. CalChip Connect helps these enterprises create customized solutions and achieve the benefits of a powerful IoT strategy. The ADTRAN micro-sized, indoor, 8-port LoRaWAN gateway was selected by CalChip Connect to address the specific requirements in enterprise IoT applications, like asset tracking, security and safety monitoring, contact tracing and thermostat controls. ADTRAN’s solution is also available on the AWS IoT Core, connecting it to a large IoT ecosystem.

“We’re dedicated to defining a new class of technology distribution and our partners play a critical role in meeting our high-quality standards,” said TJ Rancour, President at CalChip Connect. “Partnering with ADTRAN was an easy decision. ADTRAN’s IoT gateway is backed by the company’s decades of proven experience in providing business-class support and reliability. We know we are partnering with a recognized IoT vendor that continues to develop the right solutions to meet the growing needs of the IoT market.”

“The IoT market has skyrocketed,” said Keith Atwell, Head of Global Business Development at ADTRAN. “There are now endless IoT applications at home and enterprises are leveraging IoT for smart building and industrial applications to make everything more efficient and improve their bottom line. We are proud to partner with IoT solution providers, like CalChip Connect, to ensure businesses of all sizes can easily access the best solution packages for their IoT strategies,”

For more information, please visit adtran.com/IoT-Gateways.

About CalChip Connect
Leading the world in IoT device distribution and deployment, CalChip Connect is committed to connecting consumers and industries around the globe with the highest performing solutions and devices available on the market today.

For more than 40 years, the CalChip Connect team has been perfecting the art of warehousing and distributing thousands of products, bringing scalability and value add to the industry. Our seasoned leadership team has the knowledge and expertise to create customized IoT solutions – from hardware and software to provisioning and packaging – to support our partners and optimize their successful journey to market. For more information, visit www.calchipconnect.com

About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, ADTRAN empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. Find more at www.adtran.com, Linkedin and Twitter.

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Embedded SIM (eSIM) and integrated SIM (iSIM) are technologies used for authenticating users and devices on mobile networks. As opposed to physical SIM cards, eSIM and iSIM can store and manage multiple subscription profiles remotely.

iSIM Secure Connect, commercially available this quarter, builds on that technology by flexibly managing device subscriptions linked to trusted digital ID for public and private e-services.

Further, with automated management of the eSIM and iSIM lifecycle, iSIM Secure Connect enables CSPs and enterprises to launch new services more quickly, improve customer satisfaction, and increase operational efficiencies.

By being vendor-agnostic and working in various network and cloud environments, iSIM Secure Connect supports current and future IoT business and operating models, use cases, and monetization strategies.

The market for eSIM and iSIM capable device shipments, including smartphones, smartwatches and cellular IoT devices, is expected to top EUR 6 billion by 20251; fueled by growing demand for IoT services and the convenience and cost reductions that iSIM technology brings to CSPs, enterprises, and end-users.

Michele Mackenzie, Principal Analyst at Analysys Mason, said: “Service providers are already set to capitalize on eSIM for new revenue streams, and iSIM will accelerate this even further. Underpinned by its extensive network know-how, Nokia can help operators take advantage of growth opportunities with iSIM Secure Connect.”

Hamdy Farid, Head of Business Applications, Cloud and Network Services, Nokia, said: “iSIM unleashes a wide range of growth opportunities for CSPs and enterprises and enables new innovations that build proven value on top of this new technology. As part of Nokia’s Cloud and Network Services product portfolio, iSIM Secure Connect will help our customers both streamline the process of managing millions more device subscriptions and deliver more innovative services quickly and securely.”

Resources

• iSIM Secure Connect website

About Nokia
We create technology that helps the world act together.

As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

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Through this collaboration, the ADTRAN 7310-08 IoT Gateway is now certified to operate with Senet’s cloud-based network management platform, providing businesses, VARs and system integrators a clear path to deploying and managing cost effective and secure LoRaWAN connectivity in and around commercial buildings at scale. Key benefits include:

• Rapid deployment and easy configuration on the Senet network with ADTRAN’s IoT App and the micro-sized 7310-08, 8-channel LoRaWAN IoT gateway.
• Integration with Senet’s cloud-based network operating system, including OSS/BSS features engineered to easily coordinate and scale the delivery of network services beyond the capabilities of a standalone LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS).
• New business and revenue generation opportunities through participation in the Senet  Low Power Wide Area Virtual Network (LVN).

“Businesses are realizing the strain distributed IoT deployments can put on their network and look for solutions to better plan and manage IoT network resources and large scale sensor-based device deployments,” said Keith Atwell, Head of Global Business Development at ADTRAN. “Partnering with Senet to provide out-of-the-box integration between our gateways and their cloud-hosted network services allows our customers to roll out IoT solutions of any size, knowing they are getting the carrier-grade quality the industry has come to expect from ADTRAN and on a network architected to scale with them as they grow.”

With ADTRAN and Senet removing the complexities of network deployment and management, businesses can focus on improving operations and safety through a broad range of wirelessly-connected solutions. ADTRAN’s micro-sized, 8-channel LoRaWAN IoT gateway is ideal for a broad range of Smart Building applications, including asset tracking, equipment monitoring, lighting controls, room occupancies, biometrics, motion sensing and contact tracing.

“It is one thing to select the most appropriate wireless technology to meet the needs of business-critical IoT projects, but quite another to manage it within a distributed organization,” said Bruce Chatterley, CEO of Senet. “However, with the right network infrastructure and management services in place, enterprise organizations can rapidly overcome the more common challenges. Our partnership with ADTRAN gives businesses a clear path to using a diverse range of LoRaWAN-powered sensors to automate processes and gain new and actionable insights into their operations.”

For more information on Senet’s carrier-grade network services for critical infrastructure and essential business applications, download Senet’s new whitepaper: The Value of Carrier-Grade Network Service for the Delivery of LoRaWAN IoT Solutions.

About Senet, Inc.

Senet develops cloud-based software and services used by Network Operators, Application Developers, and System Integrators for the on-demand deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) networks. In addition to industrial and commercial applications, Senet has designed smart meter networks for many municipal water utility districts across the United States, representing millions of households. With a multi-year head start over competing Low Power Wide Area Network technologies, Senet offers technology in over eighty countries and owns and operates the largest publicly available LoRaWAN network in the United States. Our disruptive go-to-market models and critical technical advantages have helped us become a leading connectivity provider with recognized expertise in building and operating global IoT networks. For additional information, visit www.senetco.com.

About ADTRAN

ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, ADTRAN empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. Find more at www.adtran.com, Linkedin and Twitter.

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Businesses are developing IoT strategies to increase visibility into operations and ultimately reach new efficiencies in productivity and costs. Perfect for Smart Building applications, the enterprise can create more intelligent processes for a broad range of activities, including asset tracking, equipment monitoring, lighting controls, room occupancies, biometrics, motion sensing and contact tracing. The ADTRAN 7310-08 LoRaWAN IoT Gateway makes it easy to support the massive amount of sensors deployed in an enterprise IoT environment and connect them to a private or public cloud network. ADTRAN makes set up simple, too—this gateway is the latest of ADTRAN’s products featuring Bluetooth-enabled configuration. Simply use the Apple® iOS-based Bluetooth® App, and you can log in to the device to securely access the system stats, Ethernet configuration and the LoRa Radio and sub-band status.

“The number of businesses realizing the value that IoT initiatives can deliver is growing exponentially year over year. Looking forward, we forecast the global installed base of IoT devices across automotive and transportation, commercial and industrial electronics, consumer and medical to exceed 30 billion by 2030,” said Joshua Builta, Director, Internet of Things at Omdia. “Critical to this market growth are solutions that make it easy for service providers to support the requirements of IoT networks. That means solutions must be scalable, small in size, affordable, require small amounts of power, and also work seamlessly with other IoT technology.”

This ADTRAN 7310-08 LoRaWAN IoT Gateway model is an indoor solution with a small, inconspicuous design that can easily be mounted on a wall or ceiling. The gateway can be powered via PoE, eliminating the need for installing a power outlet. ADTRAN’s LoRaWAN IoT Gateway was developed to work seamlessly with the broader elements within the LoRaWAN ecosystem, like other gateways and sensors.

“We are committed to helping our customers build their best network and create new opportunities for revenue. For many, that means leveraging the capacity we helped them create in the access network to expand service portfolios with IoT solutions,” said Keith Atwell, Head of Global Business Development at ADTRAN. “This latest gateway in our IoT portfolio makes it extremely easy to deploy a long-range LoRaWAN overlay network. This provides an affordable connectivity option and creates a simple path to support an almost endless amount of revenue-generating IoT applications.”

For more information, please visit adtran.com/IoT-Gateways.

About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, ADTRAN empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. Find more at www.adtran.com, Linkedin and Twitter.

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• With 5G, a minimum connectivity of a million devices for the same coverage area can be achieved
• New 5G networks are designed to support this truly ‘Massive IoT’ deployment and new applications

Download our latest IoT whitepaper “Why The Coming Wave Of Massive IoT Will Need Fibre?” to learn more.

Link: https://info.enghousenetworks.com/tl-fibre-rollout-1-iot/?utm_source=FBA&utm_medium=PEmail&utm_campaign=fibre-broadband

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Telemedicine usage and telehealth initiatives are growing year over year, with the most recent surge in usage driven by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Stay-at-home orders and social distancing compelled doctors and therapists to embrace telemedicine virtual visits for the safety of both patients and physicians. There has been steady growth in healthcare systems using broadband networks to quickly and more efficiently deliver access to electronic health records and hasten the assessment of imaging tests. Delivering the best medical care requires a 21st century network capable of delivering gigabit-class symmetrical speeds to hospitals, doctors’ offices, and individual households.

However, today’s telemedicine surge is only the tip of the digital health care iceberg. Telehealth and computational medicine initiatives that combine cloud applications, artificial intelligence, Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and off-the-shelf consumer electronics offer the promise of improving individual health care, preventive medicine, and treatment of existing conditions. Data validation and integration from home devices such as blood pressure cuffs, activity trackers, or Apple Watches are now in the early stages of adoption. One can soon envision these enhancing patient care and improving outcomes by potentially providing early warning signs of everything from cardiac issues to virus infection.

Download the paper to learn more. 

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Ubiquitous Fiber Deployment

A successful and competitive national strategy to secure 5G relies on ubiquitous fiber deployment. No community can be left behind. 5G relies on ubiquitous fiber deployment. Take for example 5G’s three use cases:

• Immersive broadband,
• Mission critical applications such as autonomous vehicles, and
• Massive IoT

All will require gigabit bandwidth and ultra-low latency from very small cell sites that serve 200 to 1,000 feet as 5G requires more spectrum, more bits/Hz and roughly 10 times increase in cell site density. As a result, 5G cell sites will need a massive fiber infrastructure for the front-haul and backhaul of 5G traffic with ultra-low latency.

Fiber is also the only transmission medium that can carry multi-gigabit traffic today and evolve over time to meet the exponential growth in mobile data traffic.

Communities that lack fiber will perpetuate the digital divide. This holds true for both urban and suburban communities across America. Areas without fiber will not see 5G, and the digital divide will be exacerbated rather than alleviated over time.

Actionable Items for NTIA, the FCC, Congress and the Biden Administration

Government broadband subsidies should prioritize fiber and gigabit symmetrical service delivery to provide the needed critical infrastructure for 5G with ubiquitous fiber deployment. This is because we know ubiquitous fiber deployment maximizes 5G performance, provides a secure 5G critical infrastructure, reduces spectrum demand and elevates the rural digital divide.

The government has already put forth incentives for investment and future proofing rural broadband through legislation supporting Gigabit broadband in the 116th Congress, including:

• H.R. 7302/S. 4131 (Clyburn-Klobuchar) allocated $80 billion for rural broadband with preference for symmetrical gigabit networks.
• S. 4113 (Bennet) allocated $30 billion for rural broadband with preference for symmetrical gigabit networks.
• H.R. 7922/S. 4201 (Clyburn-Upton, Portman-Brown) instructed the FCC to accelerate funding for symmetrical gigabit providers.
• S. 2866 (Capito, Hassan) allocated $2.5 billion of private activity bonds for deployment of gigabit capable internet access to residential or commercial business.
• S. 2867 (Hassan, Capito) provided a 10% tax credit for the deployment of gigabit capable internet access to residential or commercial locations.

5G and Fiber are Critical to our Nation’s Global Competitiveness

Once built, fiber infrastructure will support U.S. global competitiveness. Virtually all developed countries are charging ahead to deploy this critical infrastructure, and foreign competitors are treating fiber as a strategic asset by upgrading technology and flooding the market. Currently, China is leading the charge.

The U.S. is making great strides in deploying fiber, even though we have a greater number of sparsely populated areas than other countries. However, there is much more that industry can accomplish, and the government can facilitate to speed deployments.  

Actionable Items for NTIA, the FCC, DoD, Congress and the Biden Administration

There needs to be increased invest in research and development for next generation technology. President Joe Biden has proposed “Innovate in America” which calls for $300 billion in research and development investment over four years in future technologies and industries to support America’s technological lead. As part of that push, there should also be a focus on enhancing industry workforce training and education.

Supply Security is Fundamental to National Security

We must protect our industrial base and ensure safe and secure US networks. Having a strong domestic industry requires policies that not only invest in technology, but also address targeted national policies of competitor countries that undermine market dynamics through unfair subsidies and trade practices.

As we have seen in other industries, China’s excess capacity is undermining health of the optical fiber industry globally. Currently, they have excess capacity of over 300 million fiber kilometers. That’s nearly enough to supply to current global markets combined. This excess capacity is being dumped in numerous countries and regions—including India and Europe—driving down global pricing and undermining profitability, which in turn can ultimately impact investment in research and development.

Actionable Items for Commerce (NTIA and BIS), DOD, and USTR

First, we must ensure a level playing field across the globe. Work with our allies to address unfair subsidies—the root cause of excess capacity.

Second, there should be clear criterion established for trusted suppliers. The Center for Strategic and International Studies published a list of criteria to assess the trustworthiness of telecommunications suppliers. The criteria complement the work of the Prague Proposal.

Fiber Broadband Association represents more than 250 members, including telecommunications, computing, networking, system integration, engineering, and content-provider companies, as well as traditional service providers, utilities, and municipalities.

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