Texas-based network software provider Mavenir has announced its IIoTP intelligent IoT platform that applies artificial intelligence (AI) to data streams from IoT sensors so enterprises and communication service providers can gain instant insights and actionable intelligence.

As the demand for IoT applications increases with the rollout of 5G networks, a large number and variety of sensors can be deployed. Such sensors are generating huge amounts of data, which require near real-time analysis with low latency to derive actionable insights. The use of AI and analytics at scale has become of imperative importance.

The IIoTP can be deployed independently or with Mavenir’s IVA intelligent video application and other AI applications, on any cloud or on-prem hardware, to realise end-to-end use case based, IoT sensor data analysis. The IIoTP integrates with a variety of sensors on 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G that can be deployed on various networks including cellular and wifi.

“With the continued explosion of 5G devices coming online, platforms like Mavenir’s IIoTP are designed to converge hardware stacks and common software frameworks to provide communication service providers with intelligent, optimised insights that can be offered to enterprise users for real-world IoT initiatives,” said Aniruddho Basu, executive vice president at Mavenir.

The platform provides the scalability to support large numbers of sensors and the flexibility to configure a variety of sensors. The events can be integrated with down-stream interfaces for end-to-end realisation of various use cases. The processing can be split between the edge cloud and the centralised cloud to realise low latency and reduced data bandwidth needs.

“Mavenir’s IIoTP is the latest addition to Mavenir’s portfolio of AI applications,” said Srinivas Chitiveli, vice president at Mavenir. “IIoTP and IVA enable enterprises and communication service providers to tap into AI-enabled solutions that empower businesses. Mavenir is a unique vendor capable of leveraging AI, delivering IVA and IIoTP as part of a comprehensive 5G solution, resulting in optimised deployments and lowered costs towards realising value.”

Use cases for IIoTP include:

• Manufacturing: Automate operations to reduce cost and downtime and improve performance.
• Smart cities and campuses: Optimise the handling of infrastructure, provide dwellers with better living conditions, and enhance the environmental, social and economic sustainability.
• Mining and construction: Enhancing worker safety, equipment availability and equipment usage.
• Smart buildings: Enhancing building safety and comfort of occupants

Mavenir will be showcasing IIoTP and other products at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month.

Mavenir is accelerating software network transformation for more than 250 communication service providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than half of the world’s subscribers.