Telefónica Tech’s Kite Platform Wins Juniper Research IoT Connectivity Leadership Accolade
(IN BRIEF) Juniper Research’s “Cellular IoT Market: 2025–2030” report names Telefónica Tech a leading IoT connectivity provider, forecasting a 60 % rise in IoT connections through 2030. Telefónica Tech’s Kite platform delivers an all‑in‑one managed service—covering software, global network access, hardware, and SIM cards—offering real‑time, remote device and SIM oversight. Kite supports both standard cellular (2G–5G) and IoT‑specific networks (NB‑IoT, LTE‑M), with capabilities for lifecycle management, geolocation, cost monitoring, and AI‑powered fraud detection. Its “IoT Data Ready” feature securely processes and routes device data to clouds or servers, reducing development time and enhancing security. Mario Silva, Telefónica Tech’s Strategy Director, emphasizes Kite’s role in helping businesses optimize connectivity and leverage data for better decision‑making.
(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 18-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Juniper Research has named Telefónica Tech, the digital business arm of Telefónica, as a leader in IoT connectivity in its latest “Cellular IoT Market: 2025–2030” report. The analyst firm forecasts a 60 % surge in global IoT connections over the next five years and highlights Telefónica Tech’s strong product portfolio, market positioning, and pioneering work with emerging technologies—ranging from post‑quantum security protocols to drone and computer‑vision applications.
At the heart of Telefónica Tech’s offering is its Kite platform, a fully managed IoT connectivity solution that unifies software, network infrastructure, hardware, and SIM management. Kite gives enterprises real‑time, remote oversight of every device and SIM card worldwide. It leverages traditional cellular networks (2G–5G) alongside IoT‑optimized standards (NB‑IoT and LTE‑M) through a global roaming framework.
Key features of Kite include comprehensive device and SIM inventory management—enabling geolocation, lifecycle tracking, and live monitoring of data usage and costs—as well as advanced AI‑driven security that automatically flags potential SIM‑theft or fraudulent activity. Kite also integrates seamlessly with cloud platforms and analytics tools to deliver actionable insights.
Building on its connectivity suite, Kite’s “IoT Data Ready” functionality allows businesses to ingest data directly from endpoints, process it securely, and transmit it to customer‑specified servers or clouds. This end‑to‑end pipeline accelerates development cycles while bolstering solution resilience and data protection.
“We’re delighted that Juniper Research recognizes our managed IoT connectivity leadership,” said Mario Silva, Director of Strategy at Telefónica Tech. “With Kite, we empower our B2B clients to streamline device connectivity and unlock the full potential of their data, driving more informed and agile decision‑making.”
About Telefónica Tech
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