Murata, IIJ Collaborating on IoT Data Business in Southeast Asia
October 10, 2022 | Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Internet Initiative Japan Inc. are pleased to announce that they will be collaborating on the development of IoT business endeavors in Southeast Asia.
Through this collaboration, the two companies have agreed to develop and supply a global IoT data service platform to companies planning to carry out IoT data business operations in Southeast Asia.
The Platform is being developed by Murata based on the traffic volume data provision service deployed in Indonesia since 2021 using IIJ's local cloud platform. It will provide companies in the data business with a one-stop solution for everything from data collection to sales support. The business will initially start in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam from the summer of 2023.
Background
To run an effective data business, the ability to collect, analyze, process, and use a combination of different kinds of data in a timely manner is essential. The market is not easy to enter, as data business operators must not only put in place the technology and infrastructure required in the business process, such as sensors, communications services, and cloud services, but compliance with local laws, such as national data protection laws, must also be taken into account, creating a particular obstacle for foreign companies.
Murata is currently developing data provision services in Indonesia and Thailand with its Traffic Counter System* that visualizes traffic volumes, for which the IIJ Group is providing the local cloud platform and supporting the system from construction to operation. Murata and IIJ will utilize the experience and know-how gained from this data provision service, regarding issues such as sensor and communications technology, data analysis methods, and the business model, to provide a global IoT data service platform for Japanese companies planning to enter the data business market in Southeast Asia, thereby supporting the smooth establishment of business in the region.
Key features of the global IoT data service platform:
Access to the complete range of technologies and features required for the data business
The Platform is a one-stop solution that provides everything from the provision and operation of the system - sensors that collect data, edge servers and network for communication, cloud platform for storing and processing said data - to support in data analysis and the sale of data.
With all the features and support needed for the data business in Southeast Asia, Japanese companies looking to establish a presence in the region need only deploy the Platform and they will be ready to initiate their data business.
A robust and secure platform that complies with local laws and regulations
In recent years, the laws regulating the handling of personal and confidential data have been tightened in various countries, presenting both a risk and an obstacle to entering the data business from overseas. The Platform guarantees a high level of security and stores data in IIJ's local cloud platform that complies with local data protection laws. In addition, as the Platform supports local operators in developing their data business, sales, and other organizational concerns, it enables Japanese companies with no knowledge of local laws and regulations to set up quickly and safely.
Overview of the global IoT data service platform
An IoT platform that enables companies to expand their data businesses globally, providing features such as sensors and cloud services, and offering support in data analysis and sales.
We will develop a high-quality platform with guaranteed security for Japanese companies developing, or looking to develop, public infrastructure, service infrastructure, real estate, mobility and other related services in local markets in Southeast Asia.
Provided features:
- Sensing technology, such as sensors and cameras, for obtaining the desired data (Murata)
- Gateways, wireless and mobile networks for collecting the data (Murata, IIJ Group)
- Local cloud services for storing, linking, processing, and visualizing collected data (IIJ Group)
- Domestic cloud services for the secondary use and implementation of collected data in Japan (IIJ Group)
Support services:
- Data analysis and reporting undertaken by a team of data analysts (Murata)
- Data sales support from local operators (Murata)
- Technical assistance in utilizing the platform (IIJ Group)
Both Murata and IIJ will capitalize on our advanced technology and extensive knowledge and experience to promote the revitalization and implementation of data business in Southeast Asia through the development of an IoT platform, eventually realizing a global data supply chain.
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