Japanese IoT connectivity firm Soracom has expanded its partner space programme to reach more than 800 members throughout the world.

This includes more than 100 certified partners representing hardware, software and integration services. IoT innovators should now be able to accelerate time to market with services that are ready to integrate at every level of the IoT stack.

One of the new members is UnaBiz, which recently purchased Sigfox.

“UnaBiz has connected over one million devices with Soracom and that number is fast-growing,” said Yadia Colindres, deputy CTO at UnaBiz. “With this global partnership, UnaBiz will be sharing its ideation, production, deployment and maintenance experience and services in massive IoT with the entire Soracom ecosystem, to help IoT providers and operators to scale quickly and with confidence.”

The programme enables partners to access live opportunities and technical collaborations to provide services to IoT innovators around the world. In turn, users are able to find partners who will help them bring products and services to market and scale more quickly, create differentiators and simplify the IoT journey.

Supporting four million connections with global IoT coverage in more than 160 countries, Soracom offers connectivity that helps IoT deployments connect securely and easily to hyperscaler platforms, reduce data and power requirements, and manage total cost of ownership at scale.

“Collaborating with industry-leading partners to connect millions of devices worldwide, Soracom understands deeply that success in IoT depends on the specialised tools and expertise that only a complete ecosystem can provide,” said Alexis Susset, Soracom vice president. “We are thrilled to expand our global partner programme to help more customers bring successful solutions to market and scale quickly across Europe and around the world.”

The added partners in the Americas and EU include AI Dynamics, Balena, BData, CalChip Connect, Cassia Networks, Converge IoT, Esper, IoThink, NeuronicWorks, Prescient Devices, Quake Global, Seeed Studio, SGS, SpaceSense Systems, STM, Teltonika Networks & Telematics, Thinxtra, UHoo and UnaBiz.

“Over 3000 professionals use IoThink’s IoT platform, Kheiron IoT Suite, to monitor and control connected devices, and analyse data all around the world,” said Julien Dalmasso, CEO at IoThink. “Like Soracom, we believe in open and interoperable platforms to serve customers across various industries, from smart building to smart industry, smart energy or even smart city. We look forward to working together to assist builders and help integrators design and deploy a new generation of IoT use cases.”

Founded in 2015, Soracom serves more than 20,000 start-ups, SMBs and global enterprises across all industries, from agriculture, energy, construction and transportation to consumer electronics, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare.