PARIS, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequans
Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) announced that Ubiik, a leading
global Industrial IoT solutions provider with a proven track record
in large scale deployments, is using its Monarch 2 GM02S
LTE-M/NB-IoT module as a new connectivity solution in Ubiik's
rapidly expanding AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) network.
Ubiik has built a dedicated network for electricity AMI in
Taiwan where it is the leading AMI
provider to Taiwan Power Company (Taipower). Ubiik's AMI solution
with WeightlessTM LPWAN connectivity that delivers more
than 120-million-meter readings daily in Taiwan, has proven to be cost-effective and
scalable for the digitalization of electricity meter reading and
billing in Taiwan and other
countries around the world. WeightlessTM LPWAN is
ideally complemented by LTE-M/NB-IoT and allows Ubiik to serve a
wider range of AMI deployment scenarios.
"We selected Sequans Monarch 2 GM02S module as the basis for our
next generation of LTE communication modules for smart electricity
meters because its advanced security features and integrated SIM
help us advance our leadership in the industry," said Tien-haw
Peng, Founder and CEO of Ubiik. "As a vertical AMI solution
provider offering our industry leading network, head end system,
and O&M platform, we are dedicated to remaining at the
forefront of AMI in Taiwan and
worldwide, and Sequans, with its best-in-class Monarch 2 technology
and excellent customer support, is helping us do that."
Ubiik is using Sequans Monarch 2 technology to build FAN (field
area network) modules for DLMS/COSEM electricity meters that will
be used to complement the company's current AMI offering. The new
Monarch 2-powered modules also leverage Monarch 2's ultra-low power
consumption capability, which enables Ubiik to expand its service
offering beyond electricity to other utility segments that use
battery-powered meters.
"Ubiik has already built one of the largest LPWAN networks for
electricity AMI in the world and we are pleased to be able to
support them in their next phase of development with our Monarch 2
technology," said Georges Karam,
Sequans CEO. "Ubiik has been highly successful in their quest to be
the leading AMI vendor, and we are excited to see our technology
connecting their next generation of smart meters."
Ubiik is using Sequans' second-generation LTE-M/NB-IoT module,
Monarch 2 GM02S, that delivers ultra-low power consumption and a
very high level of security. Monarch 2 GM02S is the world's only
cellular IoT module supporting an EAL5+ secure enclave for
integrated SIM (ieUICC) capability that is compliant with GSMA
standards. The module also supports a single rail power supply
starting at 2.2 V, the lowest level in the industry, allowing for
better efficiency of the internal power management unit, further
reducing power consumption, and lowering battery and BOM
cost. For full product details, visit Sequans' Monarch 2
GM02S web page.
Ubiik has already deployed hundreds of thousands of smart
electricity meters in Taiwan and
Japan, and its vertical AMI
solution is now expanding to markets in the US, India, Middle
East, and the ASEAN countries.
Visit Sequans at CES 2022, January
5-8, where the Ubiik device will be on display in Sequans'
meeting room at the Venetian at CES TECH WEST. Email
events@sequans.com to schedule a meeting.
About Ubiik Inc.
Ubiik, a global leading Industrial IoT solutions provider, is at
the origin of Weightless™ LPWAN technology – the open standard for
bidirectional, fully synchronized, low-power wide area public
or private networks. Ubiik offers turnkey solutions for high
performance IoT applications demanding superior capacity, QoS
and security with full FOTA capability. The team of wireless
networking experts, software and hardware engineering talents, and
international business veterans has seen fast growth from its base
in Taiwan and internationally especially in the areas of
energy management and industrial automation. Founded in 2016, Ubiik
is based in Taiwan, with team
members in the United States,
Japan and India. Visit Ubiik online
at https://www.ubiik.com
About Sequans
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) is a leading
developer and supplier of cellular IoT connectivity
solutions, providing chips and modules for 5G/4G massive and
broadband IoT. For 5G/4G massive IoT applications, Sequans provides
a comprehensive product portfolio based on its flagship Monarch
LTE-M/NB-IoT and Calliope Cat 1 chip platforms, featuring
industry-leading low power consumption, a large set of integrated
functionalities, and global deployment capability. For 5G/4G
broadband IoT applications, Sequans offers a product
portfolio based on its Cassiopeia Cat 4/Cat 6 4G and high-end
Taurus 5G chip platforms, optimized for low-cost residential,
enterprise, and industrial applications. Founded in 2003,
Sequans is based in Paris, France
with additional offices in the United
States, United Kingdom,
Israel, Hong Kong, Singapore, Finland, Taiwan, South
Korea, and China. Visit
Sequans online at www.sequans.com, and follow us on
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Sequans media relations: Kimberly
Tassin (USA),
+1.425.736.0569, kimberly@sequans.com
Sequans investor relations: Kim
Rogers (USA), +1
385.831.7337, kim@haydenir.com
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