M2M Services & Solutions

CHARLES TOWERS-CLARK

MD – PODSYSTEM GROUP

PodsystemM2M - part of the Podsystem Group

• Founded 1999

• Patented and sold m2m

hardware

• Sold m2m applications

• Now focused only on

providing data connectivity

• Multi-network global solutions

• Offices in UK, US & Spain

• Patent pending on multi-IMSI

SIM solution

• No single point of failure

service

Why focus on M2M?

• Data only

• Control of SIM base through platform

• Customers control their own SIMs

• Create your own products & tariffs

• White label solution for customers

• Reliable revenue

• Customer loyalty

• Satisfying

• Need good understanding

Data, Roaming & 4GCHARLES TOWERS-CLARK

MD – PODSYSTEM GROUP

Global Data & Roaming

• Price biggest barrier

• Competing with local networks difficult for high volumes

• EU not a big issue

• Solved by multi-IMSI solution

• Data roaming is more complicated

• Require the systems and solutions to fix issues

• Need to be transparent on pricing

4G – Where is the value?

• Do we need the speed?

(messaging vs video)

• Will there be 4G congestion?

• Will users pay a premium?

• Why use VoLTE?

• VoLTE issues

Data Roaming & 4G Challenges

• Change of pricing between networks

• 4G Frequencies & hardware

• Narrowing of spectrum on 3G, turning off 2G

• Power consumption

• Hardware upgrades

• APN updates by networks

Threats & Opportunities for MVNOs

Threats:

• Apple and Google creating global MVNOs

• Network consolidation & monopolies

• Higher Volumes, Lower Margins

Opportunities:

• Niche data markets

• Big Data

• VOIP

Interested in collaboration with other MVNOs with IMSIs

Please contact us if you are interested in data solutions for either M2M or travellers.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME