AnyNet Smart Connect

Why Smart Devices Demand Smart
Connectivity

Introducing AnyNet SMARTconnect™ from Eseye.

Back in 2011, Cisco forecasted that by 2020, there would be 50 billion IoT devices connected globally. However, the reality was starkly different, with only 11 billion devices coming online. This shortfall is not just a statistical discrepancy but a reflection of the broader challenges faced by IoT deployments. Gartner’s analysis that 80% of all IoT projects fail sheds light on the underlying issues that have hampered widespread adoption. The pressing question remains: Why hasn’t IoT reached mass adoption, and what can be done to reverse this trend?

To better understand the barriers to IoT success, Eseye partnered with Kaleido Intelligence to survey over 750 companies. The findings were clear—poor device design and engineering are the most significant obstacles, with 84% of respondents citing this as their primary challenge. This insight underscores the importance of getting the fundamentals right in IoT device design, as failure in this area can lead to project delays, increased costs, and even complete failure.

84% struggle with IoT device design."

Device design is key

One of the most significant challenges in IoT is achieving global connectivity. As IoT initiatives expand, enterprises have more options for connectivity, including cellular, LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi, and satellite. This diversity offers the potential for more reliable and cost-effective solutions. However, designing and certifying devices that can seamlessly switch between these different Radio Access Types (RATs) is a complex task.

Permanent roaming presents another challenge, particularly as more countries impose restrictions to protect domestic network capacity. Regions like Brazil and Turkey have specific regulatory hurdles that complicate IoT deployments. Additionally, the behavior of mobile network operators can be unpredictable, with recent changes in roaming access charges driving up costs. Enterprises often find themselves juggling multiple contracts and relationships with different connectivity providers, which complicates the deployment process and hinders scaling.

To achieve the coverage they require for their IoT deployment, enterprises are forced to integrate with multiple mobile network operators – and their diverse connectivity platforms. Behaviour varies greatly between network operators, and the landscape is unpredictable. The recent introduction of roaming access charges to maximise data revenue and margins, for example, has driven prices higher. The potential for regulatory changes and operator disputes also presents risk to service.

Managing relationships with connectivity providers and network operators can be complex, as enterprises must handle multiple contracts. This challenge complicates obtaining a single SKU for global deployments, often necessitating new SKUs for each deployment, which strains production and hinders scalability.

This offers more modes of connectivity for enterprises…"

The Global Connectivity Puzzle

To navigate connectivity and software challenges, Eseye has developed AnyNet SMARTconnect™, a solution that integrates intelligent connectivity software with global network access. This approach ensures that IoT devices are not only connected but also optimized for performance and cost-efficiency. Through agreements with major operators in 190 countries, AnyNet SMARTconnect™ provides access to over 700 cellular networks, offering enterprises the flexibility to switch networks automatically if connectivity drops.

AnyNet SMARTconnect™ Federation

AnyNet SMARTconnect™ also addresses the need for future-proofing. As the IoT landscape evolves, this solution allows new networks and operators to be easily integrated, ensuring that devices remain connected and operational over time. This capability is particularly important as IoT deployments are expected to last for decades, during which the connectivity landscape will inevitably change.

The effectiveness of AnyNet SMARTconnect™ lies not just in its global coverage but also in its intelligent software that can detect and select the best available networks. This connectivity intelligence ensures that devices can operate efficiently in different environments, optimizing network selection and protocols to meet the specific requirements of each use case.

However, embedding connectivity intelligence into IoT devices is only part of the solution. Enterprises also need comprehensive oversight and control of their device estates, which is where Eseye’s Infinity IoT Platform™ comes into play. This platform acts as a single ‘pane of glass’ through which enterprises can manage the entire lifecycle of their IoT devices. From over-the-air updates to introducing new features and enhancing security, the Infinity IoT Platform™ ensures that devices remain functional and secure throughout their lifecycle.

AnyNet SMARTconnect maximises availability."

AnyNet SMARTconnect™ Federation

Working with Eseye, our new system is orders of magnitude more reliable than Wi-Fi or the other cell system we previously offered."

Casey Harris, Chief Technology Officer, PharmaWatch
Eseye’s Infinity IoT Platform™

To reverse the trend of failed IoT projects, the device needs to be flexibly designed using the appropriate hardware components. Enterprises must dedicate sufficient time and skilled resource to designing, enabling and optimising the device from the very early stages to ensure resilience is built into the system, and that connectivity is built in correctly from the start.

As a general rule, the IoT device design through deployment processes should include the following stages:

Designing the hardware for success
Designing the hardware for success

AnyNet SMARTconnect™ is designed to reverse the trend of failed IoT projects by providing the building blocks for reliable and flexible connectivity. By supporting multiple RATs, including cellular, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, and satellite, this solution allows devices to select and optimize the best connectivity options based on various constraints, such as bandwidth and power. This flexibility in device design ensures that IoT projects are set up for success from the start.

AnyNet SMARTconnect™ is designed to reverse the trend of failed IoT projects by providing the building blocks for reliable and flexible connectivity. By supporting multiple RATs, including cellular, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, and satellite, this solution allows devices to select and optimize the best connectivity options based on various constraints, such as bandwidth and power. This flexibility in device design ensures that IoT projects are set up for success from the start.

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…beating that costly 80% failure rate for IoT projects.”