Cisco is planning a partnership with Maryland-based IoT connectivity firm Kajeet to reshape and enable the delivery of managed wireless services.

Kajeet specialises in managed IoT connectivity services for education, government, healthcare, transportation and enterprise markets. It has initiated discussions with Cisco to bring together Kajeet’s Sentinel platform with Cisco’s cellular enabled gateways and mobility services platform to unlock connectivity possibilities for organisations across diverse industries.

“This partnership transcends individual products and use cases,” said Ben Weintraub, CEO of Kajeet (www.kajeet.com). “It signifies a shared vision for the future of IoT managed services, where cutting-edge hardware and connectivity seamlessly converge to deliver security, scalability and performance.”

Under this partnership, Cisco and Kajeet plan to bring to market innovative end-to-end services. This collaboration will focus on joint offerings using Sentinel and the full range of Cisco’s mobility services platform, including IoT control centre services. Additionally, Sentinel has integrations with Cisco’s Meraki platform with the ability to deliver Meraki’s single pane of glass experience for both wifi and cellular devices.

“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to maximise the value of the full range of Cisco’s mobility services platform and networking portfolio of products to our enterprise IoT customers, making it easier for enterprises to adopt mobile IoT,” said Masum Mir, senior vice president at Cisco (www.cisco.com). “By integrating Kajeet’s Sentinel platform, we empower organisations with a future-proof managed wireless experience, unlocking potential across industries and helping connect the unconnected.”

While the initial focus lies on using Meraki (meraki.cisco.com) and Sentinel (www.kajeet.com/iot-management-platforms), the partnership paves the way for potential advancements in: cellular connectivity to enable seamless backup and failover, even in remote locations; smart infrastructure advancements powering reliable internet access for EV charging stations and connected transportation; and educational opportunities equipping school buses with secure onboard wifi, fostering student engagement and safety.