Intel opens a new model of smart things

With the rapid development of the "All things connected, all things intelligence" world, wireless communication modules applied to the field of Internet of things are rapidly popularized. They are embedded in smart terminals, enabling them to have wireless network communication capabilities, such as passing various meters and power equipment. The “Smart Grid” project of wireless module networking, networked vending machines, etc. can not only save labor costs, but also realize a new retail service scenario; aiming to achieve a safer, more efficient and more enjoyable driving experience, in-vehicle infotainment The system's need for real-time communication connectivity is more than words, and it is the wireless communication module that has become the core component of IoT deployment.

At the Intel Information Technology Summit 2016, Intel, Guangdong Unicom, and Guangzhou Broadcasting jointly announced that they will cooperate closely in the field of the Internet of Things and will launch the first product of Wodong Unicom's customized IoT communication module “Woxin”, integrating a new business model for OEMs and ODM partners provide “One-Stop” IoT module solutions that effectively reduce IoT deployment costs and help promote the rapid deployment and scale deployment of East Unicom’s smart applications. It is reported that the new products jointly promoted by the three parties are wireless communication module solutions for the Internet of Things, based on Intel architecture, providing advanced communication technologies, and at the same time combining China Unicom's feature-rich and flexible configuration of the Internet of Things platform, not only achieving hardware performance and software services The overall improvement of the joint venture is to create a "integrated" business model.

Since then, OEMs and ODM partners have been able to obtain advanced, cost-competitive IoT module products through Guangdong Unicom, including preferential tariffs provided by Guangdong Unicom, and industry-leading IoT platform services.

From a market perspective, according to the latest statistics from Gartner, the total market for IoT-related products and services in 2016 will reach US$235 billion, and the total number of IoT devices will be 6.4 billion, an increase of 30% year-on-year. From the policy point of view, the "13th Five-Year Plan" released this year clearly points out that the promotion of big data, cloud computing, and the wide use of the Internet of Things, promote the planning and layout of infrastructure, and develop the open-loop application of the Internet of Things. It can be seen that with the rapid development of communications technology, the improvement of hardware and software facilities, and the promotion of favorable policies, the Internet of Things market is bound to show a rapid development trend.

2016 is also called by the industry as the first year of the Internet of Things. A large number of projects relying on the Internet of Things will quickly enter commercial promotion. Unprecedented business models and services will also emerge in an endless stream. Whether it is for communication operators or module providers, the opportunities are unprecedented, and all parties are fully engaged in vigorously implementing the wireless communication module product plan for the Internet of Things.

However, opportunities and challenges coexist. In the traditional business model, there are many drawbacks. Internet of Things terminal manufacturers need to contact multi-point providers and communication operators respectively, which takes time and labor, and the purchase cost is greatly increased. Communication operators are in a passive industry position and it is difficult to fully display their driving power for wireless communication modules; It is difficult for providers to quickly and effectively form a linkage mechanism with operators.

Based on this market environment, Intel, Guangdong Unicom, and Broadcom, starting from the industrial roles of chip providers, communications operators, and module providers, have joined forces to provide the first batch of customized networking module products for Guangdong Unicom. Provide strong support, not only to achieve a comprehensive business model innovation, open a new model of smart things, but also in the hardware, software and value-added services to provide convenience and discount.

The hardware level, based on Intel's communication technology and chip manufacturing capabilities, provides a steady stream of momentum for modular products; Guanghetong, as a national high-tech enterprise and an Internet of Things company supported by the Shenzhen government, will give full play to its modular products. The design, R&D experience and technology accumulation; Guangdong Unicom, on the basis of providing powerful network and data transmission channels, is also introducing the leading IoT platform in the industry, supporting flexible function configuration, SIM management, multiple APN channels, and convenience The post-paid billing mechanism.

For this cooperation, Mr. Zhu Jiehao, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Division of Intel Corporation stated: “We are very honored to work together with Guangdong Unicom and Guanghe Tongda to improve the technology level of the core components of the Internet of Things and through this 'one-stop' service and solution. The plan will help OEMs and ODM partners get the IoT application modules that are built specifically for their individual needs, from hard to soft, and open up a new model of smart things. We believe that promoting the deployment of wireless communication modules is just a starting point for all parties in the industry. With orderly cooperation, intelligence and interconnection of all things will no longer be far away."