Smart Communications Inc. is Preparing for the IOT Revolution



Smart Communications Inc., a Philippines telecommunications provider, has geared up for the Internet of Things as it expands its M2M solutions to the country’s SMEs and healthcare sector. Smart Enterprise, the corporate wireless division of Smart Communications, stated that this move is a response to the IDC’s market forecast, which shows that the Internet of Things is expected to grow from 1.9 trillion dollars in 2013 to 7.1 trillion by 2020.

According to Eric Alberto, the Executive VP and Head of Enterprise International and Carrier Business at PLDT and Smart—the Internet of Things is steadily gaining momentum. Smart Communications is preparing for this new internet phenomenon and has started to lay down the groundwork towards becoming a leading provider of M2M solutions for local businesses.

Smart Communications Inc. has recently added three new solutions to its current M2M portfolio. Smart M2M Health is assisting the Philippine’s healthcare industry by enabling medical staff and personnel to monitor patients from a distance. Smart M2M Health includes Mobile ECG, which is a versatile alternative to the conventional ECG’s performed in hospitals and private labs. It comes fully equipped with an outboard cardiovascular monitoring device and a Smart Data SIM that automatically transmits patient results online.

One component of the Smart M2M health solution is the Remote Fetal Care, which allows doctors to monitor pregnant women and provide healthcare remotely. This Bluetooth-based device enables physicians to gather the information necessary in order to provide appropriate prenatal care. The other two Smart M2M solutions, Smart M2M Powerform and Smart M2M Workforce, are solutions designed for small and medium-sized businesses that would like to improve productivity, increase results, and encourage company growth.

Jovy Hernandez, PLDT’s first Vice-President and Smart Enterprise Sales and Marketing Head, believes it is critical for companies to consider incorporating more M2M solutions to help drive business. “Businesses must act now in order to remain competitive as more firms drive profitability with the help of relevant and unique M2M solutions for their line of business,” said Hernandez. “SMEs will find that Smart Enterprise’s first-to-market solutions, coupled with our reliable mobile network nationwide, are trustworthy partners in their search for business growth,” added Hernandez. As the Internet of Things progresses, there will undoubtedly be greater opportunities for companies to discover the benefits of implementing more M2M solutions.

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