Telefónica Tech Ranked Global Leader in Managed IoT Connectivity by Kaleido Intelligence

Telefónica Tech Ranked Global Leader in Managed IoT Connectivity by Kaleido Intelligence

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has been ranked as the global leader in managed IoT connectivity by Kaleido Intelligence in its “Connectivity Vendor Hub: Competitive Analysis 2025.” The company’s Kite platform, praised for its scalability, flexibility, and advanced features in cybersecurity and AI, allows organizations to manage and monitor their devices in real time. The report also recognized Telefónica Tech’s innovation in simplifying the Kite platform and its ongoing advancements in IoT and network security. Additionally, Telefónica Tech’s “The ThinX” laboratory is highlighted for fostering product development and testing. The company’s leadership extends to eSIM connectivity and private networks, with a strong presence in sectors such as Mining, Ports, Education, and Defense.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 5-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Telefónica Tech, the digital business unit of the Telefónica Group, has solidified its position as a global leader in managed IoT connectivity, securing the top spot in Kaleido Intelligence’s “Connectivity Vendor Hub: Competitive Analysis 2025.” The analysis, which evaluated 39 global providers, praised Telefónica Tech for its comprehensive connectivity solutions and highlighted the potential of its Kite platform, particularly for its scalability, flexibility, and advanced features in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Through the integration of IoT connectivity and the Kite platform, Telefónica Tech enables organizations to manage and monitor their devices in real time via cloud-hosted software. Over the past year, the company has enhanced the platform with artificial intelligence, boosting its analytical capabilities and enabling it to identify anomalies more effectively.

The report also commended Telefónica Tech for making significant strides in simplifying the Kite platform for its customers. Among the notable innovations in the platform is an analysis panel that tracks SIM behavior based on identified profiles, including session counts, duration, and total consumption. Additionally, the IoT solutions panel offers customers a comprehensive view of their connectivity solutions, allowing for end-to-end monitoring of device deployment, network resource management, and device security.

Kaleido Intelligence also spotlighted Telefónica Tech’s “The ThinX” laboratory, an open innovation space where the company collaborates with customers and partners on product development and testing. In this lab, pilot assemblies, proof of concepts, and IoT solution validations are conducted to ensure the technology is compatible with Telefónica’s networks before mass deployment.

Alfredo Serret, Global Head of IoT at Telefónica Tech, expressed pride in the recognition, saying, “We are honored that Kaleido Intelligence has ranked Telefónica Tech as the top company in managed IoT connectivity services. This acknowledgment reflects our ongoing efforts to advance our networks and the Kite platform, incorporating cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving connectivity and security needs of tomorrow’s connected world.” The report also highlighted Telefónica Tech’s leadership in eSIM connectivity and private networks, emphasizing its comprehensive sectoral offerings in industries such as Mining, Ports, Education, and Defense.

About Telefónica Tech
Telefónica Tech is the leading company in digital transformation. The company offers a wide range of services and integrated technological solutions for Cyber Security, Cloud, IoT, Big Data, AI and Blockchain. For more information, please visit: https://telefonicatech.com/en

About Kaleido
Kaleido Intelligence is the leading specialist research company focused on the mobile roaming and cellular connectivity sectors. With a proven track record of delivering business-transforming insights at the highest level, Kaleido provides industry-leading market insights, data forecasts, competitive intelligence and advisory services to MNOs, MVNOs, Service Providers and Vendors, and Enterprises worldwide.

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