Cross-border IoT in APAC runs into network and SIM issues

As a tech journalist, Zul focuses on topics including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and disruptive technology in the enterprise industry. He has expertise in moderating webinars and presenting content on video, in addition to having a background in networking technology.

A connected medical cooler carrying life-saving vaccines loses signal at a border crossing. A logistics tracker cuts out the moment a truck enters a new country. Even a smart utility meter can stop working if it’s not paired with the right kind of network access.

These aren’t edge cases – they’re common problems for businesses trying to roll out IoT in Asia-Pacific. The region may be the world’s fastest-growing IoT market, projected to hit US$3.1 trillion in value by 2030 (a 30.1% CAGR), but it’s also one of the most fragmented when it comes to mobile connectivity, infrastructure, and regulation.

From dense 5G networks ...