200 million IoT
connections
Celebrating
Vodafone has reached a new milestone in its IoT business
A healthcare monitor that provides doctors with information about a patient’s cardiac health and certain vital signs remotely marks the 200th million connection.
These connected devices can communicate, collect data and be controlled remotely, making life more convenient and efficient.
The first customer
This helped deliver accurate, real-time travel information in the UK, helping drivers avoid traffic.
Our IoT business began in 2009, when the very first IoT device was an in-car window-screen mounted navigation unit.
Since then, we’ve gone on to connect cars, medical equipment, trains, planes, solar panels…
helping organisations preserve scarce resources, protect wildlife and improve business operations.
From working with E-ON in Germany to detect water leaks and monitor usage, limiting water waste.
Protecting scarce resources
To supporting ice-cream maker Santini in Portugal, where sensors monitor the temperature during production for quality control. Helping to keep a traditional family recipe alive.
In 2011, we were recognised as a leader in
technology for the first time.
We also had our first mining customer.
Using connected sensors to track equipment means maintenance becomes proactive, reducing costly production downtime.
By then we were making waves delivering security systems, smart meters and telemedicine.
Saving lives
In 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, we showcased how IoT can impact the healthcare industry.
We supported vaccine distribution, hospital and remote care, and even the return to work with heat detection cameras.
In Greece, this technology is monitoring seismic shifts, picking up large tremors before any serious damage is done.
IoT can help in natural disasters too.
Monitoring things like forest fires in Italy and landslides in the UK.
Natural disasters
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Working with non-profit organisation Sanku, we helped small, rural African flour mills to fortify flour with key nutrients during the milling process.
This same technology is even helping to feed children in Africa.
Fighting malnutrition in Africa
Through IoT, we're building a more convenient and efficient future for consumers and businesses alike.
It’s just another example of how we're helping to keep everyone connected, from seabed to stars.
