Kontrow, a Brazilian technology and big data company, has selected a portfolio of connectivity-as-a-service offerings including embedded SIMs (eSIMs) and modules from Acceleronix, the pan-regional provider of IoT solutions, connectivity and services. Kontrow, which is based in Sao Paolo, is focused on generating savings and efficiency for businesses on wheels, such as passenger and cargo transportation organisations, environmental management, agribusiness, mining, steel, cargo handling, construction and automaker businesses,

With a focus on heavy vehicle fleets, Kontrow, which also works to support critical operations, such as generators, cranes, industries and ports, was looking to ensure highly available robust connectivity, enabled via eSIM. With the aim of using eSIM functionality, Kontrow turned to Acceleronix to provide SIMs for its telematics devices. The ability to access Cat-M1 and Cat-1 connectivity from Acceleronix is now helping Kontrow to connect customers’ high-value vehicles and assets to its telematics systems.

“The big challenges in Brazil are the 4G coverage and the adoption of the Cat-M1 and Cat-1 technology,” confirms Bruno Vieira Ramos, the head of engineering at Kontrow. “The Acceleronix products help us to overcome these challenges and the network coverage helps us to connect customers in remote areas such as those at mining sites or farms. The Cat-M1 and Cat-1 network connectivity helps us to upload more data quickly and the main benefit is that our customers can receive the data from their fleet in time to make decisions quickly.”

Vieira Ramos adds that Acceleronix was selected because of its strong technical support, its eSIM capabilities, the company’s easy-to-use web platform and Acceleronix API, and the billing flexibility that it offers. Kontrow also recognized the committed professional team at Acceleronix and the stability of the company’s connection platform, which is critical for telematics-related applications.

“We are completely comfortable working with Acceleronix on our products for many years,” says Vieira Ramos. “Our confidence in Acceleronix is mainly due to the quality of all products such as modules and SIM cards and the entire team in Brazil which supports us in everything we need.”