Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Vodafone have agreed to work together to introduce Vodafone’s industry-leading IoT products, services, and solutions to Pakistan.
The two companies will develop and deliver a full suite of end-to-end IoT services to accelerate enterprise digital enablement and improve the adoption of connected services in Pakistani society.
IoT solutions offer numerous advantages, such as enhanced efficiency and productivity with reduced costs. They also create new business opportunities through innovation and redefine traditional business operation models towards digital transformation. Vodafone is a world leader in the Internet of Things, connecting over 155 million devices and platforms.
Zarrar Hasham Khan, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer at PTCL & Ufone, said, “PTCL is the largest ICT services provider, having a massive footprint across Pakistan. Being a telecom company, we endeavor to play a pivotal role in driving the digital transformation in the country.” To achieve this goal, strategic collaborations in the IoT segment need to foster as it will create synergies to revolutionize various sectors such as health, education, automotive, retail, energy and utilities, cities, agriculture and industries of Pakistan, he said. “This will further enable all geographical areas with modern IoT technologies for a better future.”
Giorgio Migliarina, Director of Products and Services at Vodafone Business, said, “The collective power of the largest ICT provider in Pakistan with the leading IoT company will allow us to help businesses of all sizes in Pakistan leverage the power of IoT for their digital transformation.”
Being the backbone of connectivity in Pakistan, PTCL believes in strategic business collaborations to undertake such engagements to adopt and be a part of the digital transformation journey.
“This collaboration will further open new avenues for both Vodafone and PTCL Group in the business field, along with various opportunities for collaborative development,” the company said.
