Retarus Cloud Services: Communication Solutions for the “Internet of Things”
The Challenge
Digitalization is finding its way into more and more factories and private households. Under the guise of keywords like “Industry 4.0” or “Internet of Things” (IoT) people are increasingly counting on “intelligent” machines and devices. To ensure that electronic communication is fit for this digital age, new and dependable messaging processes are required. Only in this way can the information gathered by smart components and sensors be shared, for instance with users, service partners, manufacturers or suppliers. The challenges range from sending automated notifications to processing highly complex delivery and work schedules.
The Background
To enable binding communication with widely differing end devices as well as with users and external partners, companies crucially need a reliable communication platform. This must be integrated into existing IoT systems as seamlessly as possible and attached to their own infrastructures without causing interference or disruption. Standardized interfaces and APIs are vital to this process.
The Solution
Retarus’ Messaging Platform provides companies with a flexible communication layer for their IoT offerings – without compromising on the delivery quality or having any impact on existing business applications. Powered by the Retarus Enterprise Cloud, Retarus ensures and secures communication around the globe.
Customer Benefits
- Digitalization of all communication processes
- No impact on existing systems
- Avoids media disruption
- Trouble-free connection with business partners
- Flexible choice of communication channels
Use Case
By connecting to Retarus companies are no longer reliant on the availability of their internal infrastructure, nor constrained by limited capacities, even when faced with a huge volume of notifications from IoT or smart-home applications.
With Retarus the optimum communication channel is always utilized, depending on the scenario at hand. For instance, Retarus Enterprise SMS is used to link machines, vehicles and devices reliably with the IoT environment directly via the mobile network. Mobile machines or vehicles send messages regarding their current operating status and service requirements to central maintenance systems or the company’s own platforms. Thanks to the information gathered in this way, maintenance needs can already be anticipated before a breakdown or malfunction occurs.
Did you Know?
According to analysts, 230 million SIM cards have already been deployed around the globe within the scope of Industry 4.0 or IoT, not counting those used in typical mobile phones. And the trend is upwards.
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Benefits at a Glance
- Operated from Retarus’ data centers in accordance with internationally and locally applicable data protection regulations.
- Highly available with bandwidth scalable to meet requirements at all times
- Transparent reports
- Extensive consulting and support, on request with a personal Service Manager
- Comprehensive archiving options
More Scenarios
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Efficient Processing of Vehicle Financing Thanks to Retarus Cloud Fax Services
Paper-based documents still play an essential role in the processing of vehicle financing. In order to ensure that the customer’s financing can be approved speedily despite a growing flood of documents, it is essential to optimize key business processes by automating them.
