Sequans and Soracom Accelerate Global IoT Development with New Evaluation Kits
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) and Soracom have expanded their partnership to launch new IoT evaluation kits (EVKs) with integrated global connectivity. The collaboration offers two variants:
1. LTE-M/NB-IoT EVK featuring Sequans Monarch2 GM02S, designed for smart utility meters, industrial sensors, and health trackers
2. LTE Cat 1bis EVK with Sequans Calliope2 GC02S1, certified in North America and Europe, suitable for connected vehicles and logistics tracking
Each kit includes a Soracom global IoT SIM card with 3-month connectivity, providing coverage in over 170 territories, including LTE-M coverage in 51 territories and NB-IoT coverage in 35. The EVKs are available through Digikey and Mouser distribution channels.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) e Soracom hanno ampliato la loro partnership per lanciare nuovi kit di valutazione IoT (EVK) con connettività globale integrata. La collaborazione offre due varianti:
1. LTE-M/NB-IoT EVK con Sequans Monarch2 GM02S, progettato per contatori intelligenti, sensori industriali e tracker per la salute.
2. LTE Cat 1bis EVK con Sequans Calliope2 GC02S1, certificato in Nord America e Europa, adatto per veicoli connessi e tracciamento della logistica.
Ogni kit include una scheda SIM IoT globale di Soracom con connettività di 3 mesi, che offre copertura in oltre 170 territori, inclusa la copertura LTE-M in 51 territori e la copertura NB-IoT in 35. Gli EVK sono disponibili attraverso i canali di distribuzione Digikey e Mouser.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) y Soracom han ampliado su colaboración para lanzar nuevos kits de evaluación IoT (EVK) con conectividad global integrada. La colaboración ofrece dos variantes:
1. LTE-M/NB-IoT EVK con Sequans Monarch2 GM02S, diseñado para medidores inteligentes, sensores industriales y rastreadores de salud.
2. LTE Cat 1bis EVK con Sequans Calliope2 GC02S1, certificado en América del Norte y Europa, adecuado para vehículos conectados y seguimiento logístico.
Cada kit incluye una tarjeta SIM IoT global de Soracom con conectividad de 3 meses, que proporciona cobertura en más de 170 territorios, incluyendo cobertura LTE-M en 51 territorios y cobertura NB-IoT en 35. Los EVK están disponibles a través de los canales de distribución de Digikey y Mouser.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS)와 Soracom은 통합 글로벌 연결이 가능한 새로운 IoT 평가 키트 (EVK)를 출시하기 위해 파트너십을 확장했습니다. 이 협력은 두 가지 변형을 제공합니다:
1. LTE-M/NB-IoT EVK는 Sequans Monarch2 GM02S로, 스마트 유틸리티 미터, 산업 센서 및 건강 추적기를 위해 설계되었습니다.
2. LTE Cat 1bis EVK는 Sequans Calliope2 GC02S1로, 북미와 유럽에서 인증받았으며, 연결된 차량 및 물류 추적에 적합합니다.
각 키트에는 3개월 연결성이 포함된 Soracom 글로벌 IoT SIM 카드가 포함되어 있으며, 51개 지역에서 LTE-M 커버리지와 35개 지역에서 NB-IoT 커버리지를 포함하여 170개 이상의 지역에서 커버리지를 제공합니다. EVK는 Digikey와 Mouser 유통 채널을 통해 제공됩니다.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) et Soracom ont élargi leur partenariat pour lancer de nouveaux kits d'évaluation IoT (EVK) avec une connectivité globale intégrée. La collaboration propose deux variantes :
1. LTE-M/NB-IoT EVK avec Sequans Monarch2 GM02S, conçu pour les compteurs intelligents, les capteurs industriels et les traqueurs de santé.
2. LTE Cat 1bis EVK avec Sequans Calliope2 GC02S1, certifié en Amérique du Nord et en Europe, adapté pour les véhicules connectés et le suivi logistique.
Chaque kit comprend une carte SIM IoT globale de Soracom avec 3 mois de connectivité, offrant une couverture dans plus de 170 territoires, y compris une couverture LTE-M dans 51 territoires et une couverture NB-IoT dans 35. Les EVK sont disponibles via les canaux de distribution de Digikey et Mouser.
Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS) und Soracom haben ihre Partnerschaft erweitert, um neue IoT-Bewertungskits (EVK) mit integrierter globaler Konnektivität zu lancieren. Die Zusammenarbeit bietet zwei Varianten:
1. LTE-M/NB-IoT EVK mit Sequans Monarch2 GM02S, entwickelt für intelligente Zähler, industrielle Sensoren und Gesundheits Tracker.
2. LTE Cat 1bis EVK mit Sequans Calliope2 GC02S1, zertifiziert in Nordamerika und Europa, geeignet für vernetzte Fahrzeuge und Logistikverfolgung.
Jedes Kit enthält eine Soracom globale IoT SIM-Karte mit 3-monatiger Konnektivität, die eine Abdeckung in über 170 Gebieten bietet, einschließlich LTE-M-Abdeckung in 51 Gebieten und NB-IoT-Abdeckung in 35. Die EVKs sind über die Vertriebswege von Digikey und Mouser erhältlich.
- Partnership expansion enhances global market reach through major distribution channels
- Pre-loaded 3-month connectivity reduces deployment friction
- Extensive territorial coverage (170+ territories) increases market potential
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Insights
This strategic partnership marks a significant move to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing IoT market, estimated to reach
The business model innovation here is noteworthy. By bundling hardware with Soracom's connectivity, Sequans creates a 'try-before-you-buy' approach that could significantly accelerate customer acquisition and reduce sales cycles. The 3-month preloaded connectivity serves as a powerful lead generation tool, potentially converting evaluation users into long-term customers.
The global distribution through established channels like Digikey and Mouser amplifies the commercial impact, providing immediate access to a vast customer base. This could lead to faster market penetration and increased module sales, particularly important for Sequans as a smaller player competing against giants like Qualcomm and MediaTek.
The partnership's timing aligns perfectly with the industry's shift toward simplified IoT deployment solutions. By reducing technical barriers and initial setup costs, Sequans positions itself to capture a larger share of the growing IoT semiconductor market, particularly among small to medium-sized enterprises that previously found IoT implementation too complex or costly.
New LTE-M/NB-IoT and Cat 1bis Evaluation Kit Featuring Sequans modules and Soracom Connectivity Now Available
Seattle, Washington and London, United Kingdom and Paris, France--(Newsfile Corp. - January 30, 2025) - Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a leading provider of cellular IoT semiconductors and modules, and Soracom, a global provider of cellular IoT connectivity with full MVNO capabilities, today announced the expansion of their partnership. This collaboration aims to simplify the development of IoT projects by offering evaluation kits (EVKs) powered by Soracom's global IoT connectivity.
IoT application developers now have access to Sequans' leading LTE-M/NB-IoT and Cat 1bis technology, combined with Soracom's global connectivity. The EVKs are available in two variants:
- LTE-M/NB-IoT (Sequans Monarch2 GM02S EVK): This second-generation LPWA technology from Sequans features ultra-low power consumption and a compact form factor, making it ideal for applications such as smart utility meters, industrial sensors, health and fitness trackers, and more.
- LTE Cat 1bis (Sequans Calliope2 GC02S1 EVK): Featuring Sequans' leading Cat 1bis technology, certified in North America and Europe. It can operate on any LTE network worldwide, ideal for deployments that require global coverage with cross border connectivity, such as connected vehicles, logistics tracking systems, and telematics.
Each kit comes with a Soracom global IoT SIM card preloaded with connectivity for up to 3 months, allowing users to benefit from cellular coverage in +170 territories, including LTE-M coverage in 51 territories and NB-IoT coverage in 35. This also gives them access to the Soracom suite of connectivity solutions, which offers features that can help secure a deployment, transmit data directly to cloud functions, manage IoT devices remotely, and more!
"At Soracom, we are focused on helping developers and enterprises bring their IoT projects to life quickly and efficiently," said Takashi Serizawa, Head of Europe Region at Soracom. "By expanding our collaboration with Sequans and offering these EVKs with Soracom connectivity, we're removing friction from the development process and enabling our customers to test, iterate, and scale their IoT solutions with ease."
"We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Soracom and provide developers with the tools they need to launch their IoT solutions quickly and efficiently," said Olivier Pauzet, Sequans EVP of Marketing and Strategy. "The combination of Sequans' hardware and Soracom's connectivity creates an effective and efficient solution that can make scaling an IoT deployment easier by ensuring a smooth transition from the evaluation stage to full deployment."
These EVKs are available through Sequans' presence on global distribution channels such as Digikey and Mouser.
About Soracom
Soracom is a technology partner to more than 20,000 startups, SMBs, and enterprises. Soracom offers robust solutions specifically designed to make it easy to build, operate, and scale IoT deployments. Customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market, makes it easy to connect to any cloud, and offers access to a worldwide partner ecosystem.
More information is available at www.soracom.io
About Sequans
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a leading semiconductor company specializing in wireless cellular technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). Sequans engineers design and develop innovative, secure, and scalable technologies that power the next generation of connected devices. It offers a wide range of solutions, including chips, modules, IP, and services. Its LTE-M/NB-IoT, 4G LTE Cat 1bis, and 5G NR RedCap/eRedCap platforms are optimized for IoT, delivering breakthroughs in wireless connectivity, power efficiency, security, and performance. Established in 2003, Sequans is headquartered in France and has a global presence with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Finland, Taiwan, and China.
More information is available at https://sequans.com.
Media Contacts
For Soracom:
Justine Schneider
Calysto Communications
jschneider@calysto.com
O: 404-266-2060, ext. 507
For Sequans:
Investor Relations
Kim Rogers (USA)
ir@sequans.com
+1 385.831.7337
Media relations
Linda Bouvet (France)
media@sequans.com
+33 1 70 72 16 00
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