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Hamilton Spectator
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Powering South Africa's IoT Future: Friendly Technologies and Altron Enable Secure, Scalable Device Management for Any Industry
FOREST HILLS, N.Y., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Internet of Things is gaining serious momentum in Africa—and now, with a strengthened alliance between Friendly Technologies and Altron Digital Business, scalable, secure IoT device management is more accessible than ever before. Friendly Technologies, a global leader in IoT and device management platforms, is expanding its enterprise-grade One-IoT Platform across Southern Africa, building on its successful relationship with Altron, a leading South African systems integrator. The expansion will empower utilities, cities, and enterprises to deploy and manage IoT at scale—with less friction and more flexibility. Originally launched in 2019 to bring Friendly's CPE Management to telcos in the region, the partnership now levels up to support cross-industry digital transformation—from smart utilities and industrial automation to connected health and public infrastructure. 'We have received excellent support from Friendly Technologies, and they are always willing to walk the extra mile in supporting the local team,' explains Charles Adams, Practice Lead Smart Industrial Solutions at Altron Digital Business. 'Their One-IoT platform brings unmatched flexibility and reliability to our IoT portfolio.' With multi-tenant architecture, open APIs, and protocol-agnostic support—including TR-069/TR-369, MQTT, and LwM2M—One-IoT makes it easy for service providers and enterprises to: 'Altron brings deep local knowledge and trusted customer relationships. Together, we're helping South African businesses take control of their digital infrastructure—without complexity,' said Dror Braunstein, VP Sales at Friendly Technologies. Already in use by over 300 companies worldwide—including Orange, Reliance Jio, and Coca-Cola—Friendly's One-IoT Platform is accelerating time-to-market, reducing operational headaches, and unlocking new value from connected devices. About Friendly Technologies Friendly Technologies is a global pioneer in unified device and IoT management. Our One-IoT, Wi-Fi, and Unified Device Management platforms support millions of devices across any protocol, enabling rapid, secure, and scalable deployments. From predictive maintenance and QoE monitoring tto real-time analytics and automation, Friendly empowers service providers to reduce churn, streamline operations, and elevate the digital experience. About Altron Digital Business Altron Digital Business, part of the Altron Group, is a South African leader in IoT, cloud, and digital transformation solutions. With a footprint across Africa, Altron helps public and private sector organizations modernize operations, enhance service delivery, and unlock business growth through cutting-edge technology integration. Contact:
Associated Press
02-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Free LwM2M Client by IoT Industry Leader
FOREST HILLS, N.Y., March 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Friendly Technologies, a global leader in IoT device and network management, continues to support IoT device manufacturers with its Free Lightweight M2M (LwM2M) Client, a solution that simplifies device integration, enhances connectivity, and ensures secure management at no cost. As IoT manufacturers face increasing demands for secure, scalable, and efficient device solutions, Friendly Technologies' Free LwM2M Client offers an accessible, easy-to-integrate option that reduces development time while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key Benefits of Friendly Technologies' Open Source LwM2M Client: Free and Open Source: Eliminates licensing costs and fosters community-driven development. Standards-Compliant: Adheres to the OMA Specworks' LwM2M protocol, ensuring interoperability with other LwM2M-enabled devices and platforms. Includes support from 3GPP, OneM2M, IETF, IPSO Alliance and uCIFI Alliance. Also supports LwM2M features including bootstrap registration, device management and service enablement, and information reporting. Lightweight and Efficient: Optimized for resource-constrained devices, minimizing power consumption and maximizing performance. Easy Integration: Simple and well-documented API simplifies the process of integrating LwM2M functionality into new and existing devices. Community Driven: Encourages collaboration and contributions from developers worldwide, fostering continuous improvement. Interoperability: Prepare your devices to interoperate with all major Carrier/MNO/Telco networks, especially for topologies such as LTE, 5G, NB-IoT, CAT-M/LTE-M, RedCap, eRedCap, these include : AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom, Telenor, Telia, Telstra and many others. Additional Support and Services: Friendly Technologies also offers a remote LwM2M server for testing, alongside consulting services and additional development support to help IoT device manufacturers optimize their solutions and streamline the integration process. This comprehensive approach ensures smooth deployment, improved device performance, and faster time-to-market. Meet Friendly Technologies at MWC Barcelona 2025 Friendly Technologies will be exhibiting at MWC Barcelona 2025 from March 3–6 at Fira Gran Via. Visit Booth 5E61 to learn more about the Free LwM2M Client and how it can help IoT device manufacturers simplify their development and management processes. Friendly Technologies is a leading provider of IoT and Device Management Solutions for Telecoms, CSPs, and Enterprises, specializing in Wi-Fi management, QoE solutions, and IoT connectivity for seamless, secure, and scalable device management.
