Japanese ICT firm Oki Electric has selected Sequans’ Monarch LTE-M and NB-IoT platform to power its Zero-Energy IoT series for monitoring critical infrastructure and disaster sites.

The series is designed for autonomous operation without reliance on external power sources. By harnessing renewable energy, it delivers continuous, real-time data from even the most remote or hazardous environments. Its compact and rugged design, combined with a low-maintenance architecture, makes it suitable for deployment in disaster-prone regions, remote industrial zones and environmentally sensitive areas.

This innovation enhances situational awareness, supports early warning systems and improves emergency response coordination. It helps governments, humanitarian organisations and infrastructure operators monitor vulnerable areas with speed and precision, facilitating smarter decision-making and promoting long-term sustainability.

“In developing our Zero-Energy IoT series, we select the most suitable connectivity technology according to the specific requirements for each use case and region,” said Takashi Inoue, executive officer at Oki. “Among these, Sequans’ Monarch platform stands out for its ultra-low power consumption, high reliability and strong global track record, making it the optimal choice, especially for our overseas deployments. Through our collaboration with Sequans, we have been able to realise a truly autonomous solution that enables real-time monitoring even in environments where power and network access are limited.”

Monarch (sequans.com/chipset-module/monarch/) technology lets the series (www.oki.com/global/zeiot/) connect seamlessly to cellular LPWA networks, offering coverage across Europe, North America, Japan, Korea, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey and beyond. Engineered for energy-scarce environments, the gateway ensures uninterrupted operation with low power, making it suitable for where connectivity is most needed.

“We are honoured that Oki has chosen our flagship low-power Monarch technology to enable reliable communication for monitoring critical infrastructure and disaster zones,” said Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans. “This collaboration underscores the exceptional performance, ultra-low power consumption and robust security features of our Monarch platform, especially in the most demanding environments.”

Sequans Communications (sequans.com) is a fabless semiconductor company specialising in wireless 4G and 5G cellular technology for the IoT. Founded in 2003, Sequans is headquartered in France and operates globally, with offices in the USA, UK, Switzerland, Israel, Finland, Taiwan and China.

Founded in 1881, Oki (www.oki.com) is a Japanese information and telecommunication manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo.