VizioSense was created with a clear mission: to prove that AI and privacy can coexist. The company builds intelligent vision sensors that process video locally on-device, sending only anonymized data to the cloud.
From the start, VizioSense focused on helping customers understand real-world activity – the flow of people, vehicles, and goods – without the surveillance concerns common in camera-based systems. Their product lineup includes:
These self-learning sensors combine computer vision, AI, and embedded autonomy to provide real-time analytics while minimizing bandwidth and maintenance demands.
Deploying vision-based sensors outdoors introduces a host of connectivity challenges. Many installation sites lack access to fixed internet infrastructure, while Wi-Fi is often too unreliable ( and too insecure) for commercial deployments.
VizioSense needed a secure, always-on wireless connection that could transmit small packets of anonymized data in real time, across distributed urban and industrial environments. Each device had to operate autonomously and maintain uptime, even in remote or high-traffic areas.
With projects scaling across Europe and beyond, the company also needed a connectivity solution that could easily manage large device fleets without adding operational overhead.
VizioSense built its privacy-first sensors to process all video data locally, transmitting only anonymized counts or analytics. To keep that data flowing reliably, sensors connect via Soracom 4G cellular connectivity instead of Wi-Fi.
Soracom’s SIMs offer instant compatibility with VizioSense hardware and simplified global deployment, providing secure coverage in more than 160 countries. Through the Soracom API, the VizioSense team integrated connectivity management directly into their own systems, automatically monitoring data usage and alerting teams when thresholds were exceeded.
The Soracom User Console further streamlined operations by displaying live device status and connection history, allowing engineers to diagnose and resolve issues in minutes rather than hours.
VizioSense’s partnership with Soracom was built on shared principles of transparency and efficiency. Soracom’s flexible data plans and straightforward pricing allowed VizioSense to align costs with actual usage – an essential feature when managing thousands of lightweight, low-data IoT devices.
With Soracom handling connectivity across regions, VizioSense could focus on what they do best: refining their edge AI algorithms and expanding their solution portfolio.
VizioSense’s collaboration with Soracom is already powering complex smart-city initiatives.
In Greece, VizioCount sensors have been deployed for a large-scale mobility study at the Port of Piraeus, analyzing pedestrian and vehicle patterns to help city planners improve accessibility and safety.
Elsewhere, the VizioCrowd solution is helping municipalities manage public beaches more efficiently, using real-time crowd density data to optimize lifeguard staffing, enhance public safety, and improve sustainability.
Across these projects, Soracom’s reliable connectivity has enabled faster deployments, simplified device management, and ensured data integrity in distributed environments.
Looking ahead, VizioSense plans to expand its product portfolio with smaller, indoor sensors for retail, offices, and smart buildings, bridging the gap between public and private environments.
On a global scale, the company aims to make ethical, privacy-preserving sensing technology accessible to all regions, proving that intelligent analytics and data protection can go hand in hand.
As e-commerce accelerates and global logistics grows toward an expected $6.55 trillion valuation by 2027, the industry faces mounting staffing shortages and pressure to improve efficiency. Many logistics operations, especially in the B2B sector, still rely on legacy, analog processes that slow down communication and resource allocation.
“Logistics is an analog world centered on the exchange of paper and faxes,” said Hiroki Kusumi, Product Manager at Hacobu. “In order to work around the shortage of truck drivers, we need to acquire data through digitization, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.”
While large courier companies have introduced real-time tracking for consumer deliveries, smaller and medium-sized transport providers have lacked access to affordable, scalable solutions for fleet visibility and coordination across multiple partners.
Hacobu’s goal was to design a system that could be used commonly across operators, enabling a shared, digitized approach to tracking delivery status and streamlining communication between businesses.
Hacobu’s MOVO suite consists of five applications designed to work together and integrate with third-party services for a full logistics ecosystem:
At the heart of this suite is MOVO Fleet, which uses GPS-equipped IoT terminals to track vehicle positions in real time, optimize delivery routes, and provide accurate ETAs. Devices transmit data every five seconds, replacing slow, phone-based status updates with a single dashboard view — even allowing subcontractor vehicles to be monitored alongside a company’s own fleet.
“We saw small and medium-sized transportation companies unable to improve and streamline their delivery routes because they couldn’t afford to efficiently monitor the status of their vehicle deliveries,” said Kusumi. “We thought that by providing a tool that would allow them to manage their dynamic information inexpensively, we would be able to raise the level of digitization in the industry as a whole.”
When searching for a connectivity partner, Hacobu prioritized cost efficiency and scalability to make MOVO accessible for SMBs. Soracom’s pay-as-you-go pricing and strong connectivity in target markets stood out.
“The first requirement in terms of communication was to keep costs down,” Kusumi said. “We considered whether there was anything suitable for our usage environment, where communication is frequent but the data volume is not that large at a time.”
MOVO Fleet devices use Soracom Air for cellular connectivity, enabling not only affordable data transmission but also remote monitoring of communication status via the Soracom User Console. This allows Hacobu to oversee all deployed devices, order new SIMs quickly, and integrate API commands for added operational efficiency.
“Soracom had a high affinity for developing low-cost, easy-to-manage services,” Kusumi noted. “It was also important to be able to monitor the communication status remotely. Soracom’s ability to do so from the management screen was highly valued.”
Since launching in 2018, MOVO has grown from a small-business-focused tool to an industry-spanning platform used by more than 500 manufacturers, retailers, and logistics companies.
One transport company used MOVO Fleet’s route optimization capabilities to reduce its fleet by eight vehicles — then redeployed those vehicles to start a new business.
“Today, the system is used not only by small and medium-sized transportation companies but also by major retail and wholesale distribution companies,” Kusumi said.
Looking ahead, Hacobu aims to extend MOVO beyond telematics and asset tracking to address broader industry challenges, including reducing CO₂ emissions in response to climate change.
“We would like to provide functions and data that can support these efforts,” Kusumi said. “We want to help support various challenges in the logistics industry digitally.”
From manufacturing to logistics, modern industrial systems are more advanced, and more complex, than ever. This complexity brings greater performance, but also new vulnerabilities, from supply chain disruptions to workplace safety concerns.
A new wave of real-time location technologies is emerging to meet these challenges. By combining continuous location intelligence with flexible connectivity, these solutions help organizations improve operational efficiency, safeguard workers, and maintain business continuity.
Milan-based Ubiquicom has emerged as a leader in this space, recognized by the Financial Times as one of the 100 fastest-growing technology companies in Europe and ranked 2nd-fastest in Italy by Sole 24ORE.
Ubiquicom’s Locator and TrackVision RTLS platform goes beyond traditional RFID tracking by eliminating the need for physical scans and fixed checkpoints. Instead, assets, vehicles, and personnel can be located continuously, anywhere, indoors or outdoors.
Key capabilities include:
In manufacturing, Ubiquicom helps operators identify work-in-progress items instantly, even among hundreds of similar units. In logistics and warehousing, RTLS ensures assets are stored correctly and found instantly. In all contexts, real-time worker and vehicle visibility supports both productivity and safety.
Their TrackVision telematics solution provides accident prevention and safety monitoring, while the AI-driven SYNCHRO platform optimizes warehouse handling with measurable benefits:
In 2017, Ubiquicom conducted a rigorous vendor selection process, evaluating multiple IoT connectivity providers. Soracom was selected for:
Today, Ubiquicom uses Soracom Air SIMs to connect over 10,000 telematics devices deployed in Italy, integrating with customer systems and complementing client-provided connectivity where needed.
Ubiquicom has earned the trust of major industrial leaders including Toyota Material Handling, Venice Airport, Daikin, CNH Industrial, and ABB.
Currently focused on logistics, manufacturing, and transportation in its domestic market, Ubiquicom is actively expanding across EMEA. A Series B funding round launched in 2021 will fuel further R&D and support entry into additional sectors, including:
With Soracom’s connectivity platform ensuring reliable, scalable device communication, Ubiquicom is poised to transform asset tracking and telematics for industrial customers worldwide.
Founded as the national Sigfox operator for Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, HELIOT Group delivers reliable low-power, wide-area (LPWA) connectivity through a distributed network of over 800 base stations. Their infrastructure is designed to support the rapidly growing demand for IoT applications, where small sensors and devices need to communicate efficiently and at scale.
Sigfox connectivity offers a unique balance of extremely low energy consumption, long transmission range, and low cost. Devices can transmit small data packets across distances of up to 10km in cities and up to 50km in rural regions. This makes Sigfox an ideal choice for use cases like asset tracking, smart building monitoring, and environmental sensing, applications that don’t require high bandwidth but benefit from wide-area coverage and years-long device battery life.
Heliot’s mission is to make IoT accessible and sustainable. By providing a strong backbone for Sigfox-based solutions, they help innovators, enterprises, and municipalities bring projects to life, whether it’s monitoring air quality in urban areas, tracking assets across borders, or supporting smart agriculture in rural communities.
Sigfox already connects more than 10 million devices across 65 countries, proving its value as a global IoT standard. But for a regional operator like HELIOT, ensuring service quality at scale presents unique challenges.
One of the most significant issues is Europe’s fragmented telecom market. Many IoT projects require multi-national coverage, yet establishing individual agreements with separate carriers in each country adds unnecessary complexity and cost. For customers, this can translate into deployment delays, administrative hurdles, and uncertainty around reliability.
Heliot also recognized the risk of relying solely on a single type of connectivity. A network outage, even a short one, could disrupt mission-critical applications, lead to lost data, and in some cases raise safety or compliance concerns. The challenge was clear: design a network with world-class reliability while keeping service affordable and straightforward for customers.
Heliot engineered its Sigfox network to include multiple connectivity options at every base station. By supporting several wireless operators simultaneously, the network creates a built-in failover system that ensures service continuity. If one carrier experiences downtime, traffic can automatically switch to another, maintaining seamless coverage for end users.
This approach not only reduces the risk of service interruptions but also strengthens Heliot’s ability to meet demanding service-level expectations. Customers deploying IoT devices for asset tracking, security monitoring, or industrial control can rely on consistent, resilient connectivity without having to manage multiple operator agreements themselves.
To make this possible, Heliot needed a back-end cellular connectivity solution capable of delivering secure, reliable coverage across all three countries they serve. That solution also needed to integrate cost-effectively into their existing service model, which prioritizes efficiency and scalability.
Heliot’s extensive experience working with wireless providers made the advantages of Soracom immediately clear. Soracom’s global, multi-carrier coverage gave HELIOT a simple way to unify connectivity across Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland, reducing administrative overhead while enhancing resilience.
Rapid deployment was another critical factor. Soracom’s console and APIs allow Heliot to provision devices instantly, monitor connections in real time, and manage hundreds of SIMs with full transparency and control. For a growing network already spanning more than 225 base stations, these capabilities are essential to delivering best-in-class service.
Perhaps most importantly, Soracom’s pay-as-you-go model aligns perfectly with HELIOT’s business case. Since cellular is used primarily as a failover resource in their architecture, costs are incurred only when needed, eliminating waste while preserving reliability. Together, these advantages make Soracom a trusted partner in building Europe’s most reliable Sigfox network.
Over the next two years, HELIOT Group plans to expand Sigfox availability to cover 85% of the population across Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. This expansion will extend the benefits of affordable, low-power IoT connectivity to more industries, communities, and citizens across the region.
At the same time, Heliot is looking outward. With global demand for Sigfox IoT solutions continuing to rise, the company is exploring opportunities to extend its model into new markets. By combining Sigfox’s proven low-power capabilities with Soracom’s global cellular integration, HELIOT aims to deliver scalable IoT connectivity solutions across borders.
Ultimately, Helio’s vision is to provide the foundation for a smarter, more connected world – helping innovators bring IoT projects to life with reliability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency at scale.
Cookpad Mart is an e-commerce service that connects consumers with fresh ingredients from local farmers and specialty shops. Shoppers place orders through a mobile app, and their purchases are delivered to neighborhood “Mart Stations,” refrigerated lockers designed for same-day pickup. This keeps food fresh while making local produce more accessible.
Unlike traditional grocery delivery services, Cookpad Mart avoids central distribution centers that can degrade quality. By shipping directly from farm or shop to customer, they minimize handling and preserve freshness. This farm-to-fridge approach is a defining feature of their service and sets them apart in the crowded grocery marketplace.
To make this system work, Cookpad had to ensure that every order could be processed accurately from the moment it was placed to the moment it was delivered. That required not only a digital marketplace, but also reliable hardware that farmers and small shops could depend on day after day.
Cookpad began with a straightforward idea: equip farmers and specialty shops with label printers so they could mark orders clearly before handing them to drivers. In theory, this would streamline the handoff process and ensure that every product arrived with the correct details.
In practice, the system quickly showed its limits. Labels needed to be water-resistant, consistently formatted, and durable enough to survive handling in busy, sometimes outdoor environments. Without this, consumers could receive confusing or inconsistent information on their deliveries.
A first prototype combining a standard printer with an iPad seemed promising, but testing revealed frequent paper jams, device freezes, and unstable connections between devices. These setbacks made it clear that Cookpad needed a more stable, IoT-ready system to support its unique delivery model.
Cookpad partnered with Soracom to build a more resilient solution. By equipping a Raspberry Pi with Soracom Air cellular connectivity, Cookpad created a reliable communications hub that stabilized printer operations and enabled continuous status monitoring. This reduced common issues like jams and connection drops.
To securely transmit order data, Cookpad used Soracom Canal, which provided a private connection between IoT devices and their AWS-hosted backend. If problems were detected, the operations team could use Soracom Gate to access devices remotely, drastically cutting downtime and eliminating the need for on-site intervention.
Beyond solving the printing challenge, Cookpad extended the solution to food safety. By deploying Soracom Beacon sensors and visualizing their data through Soracom Harvest, Cookpad could monitor temperature, humidity, and location in real time, ensuring quality control from farm to Mart Station.
Soracom’s platform provided Cookpad with a unified foundation for rapid IoT development. With Soracom’s endpoint functions, Cookpad could link data from multiple services simultaneously, including direct integration with AWS through Soracom Funnel. This seamless interoperability allowed engineers to focus on refining customer and farmer experiences rather than managing infrastructure.
Development speed was another key advantage. Using Soracom, just two engineers (one focused on applications and the other on backend systems) were able to design, test, and deploy a fully functional IoT system in only a week. The efficiency of Soracom’s APIs and management tools made rapid prototyping possible.
For Cookpad, the decision to use Soracom wasn’t just about solving immediate technical hurdles. It provided a scalable, flexible platform that could support continuous innovation. With this foundation in place, Cookpad can evolve its service quickly and confidently as customer needs grow.
Cookpad continues to emphasize speed in its hardware development process, with prototypes often produced in as little as a week and rarely taking longer than a month. This allows the team to test, learn, and improve without slowing down day-to-day operations.
Future plans include making it even easier for farmers and specialty shops to participate in the Cookpad Mart ecosystem. By simplifying the hardware and further automating back-end processes, Cookpad hopes to reduce barriers for local producers who may not have prior technical experience.
As Cookpad scales its service into more regions, the company is committed to preserving the freshness and quality that have defined its success. With Soracom as its IoT backbone, Cookpad can expand while maintaining the trust and reliability that keep customers coming back.
Wine is particularly sensitive to environmental changes, and even slight deviations in temperature, humidity, or light exposure can affect its quality. For wineries and distributors, ensuring that bottles are stored and transported under ideal conditions is essential not only for product quality but also for brand reputation.
The challenge lies in the complexity of the global supply chain. A single shipment of wine may travel across multiple countries, distributors, and retailers before reaching the end consumer. Each handoff represents a potential point of failure, making real-time monitoring and secure data transfer mission-critical.
For ISTMOS, creating a truly effective quality assurance system meant enabling every stakeholder, whether a local distributor or an international retailer, to access and trust consistent data across the entire supply chain. That required an IoT solution capable of delivering reliable connectivity worldwide.
To address this challenge, ISTMOS designed a system that integrates IoT gateways, environmental sensors, and a customizable decision support platform. These gateways continuously measure and record temperature, humidity, and luminosity, triggering alerts whenever conditions deviate from safe thresholds.
Each gateway is connected through Soracom Air SIMs, providing a secure cellular link that works across borders and networks. Once collected, sensor data is transmitted to the ISTMOS platform via Soracom Beam, which securely relays information while preserving critical metadata such as timestamps, device IDs, and geographic location.
With this system in place, wineries, distributors, and retailers gain continuous visibility into product conditions. From the moment a bottle leaves the vineyard until it reaches the consumer, ISTMOS ensures that any issue is detected early and addressed before it impacts quality.
For ISTMOS, data integrity and system reliability are non-negotiable. By leveraging Soracom Air, the company can easily provision and manage SIM cards, ensuring that new devices can be deployed quickly without complex setup. The global reach of Soracom’s network also allows ISTMOS to scale its solution internationally with confidence.
Meanwhile, Soracom Beam streamlines the process of securely transmitting IoT data from devices to the cloud. This not only reduces development overhead but also ensures that sensitive information travels safely, giving stakeholders peace of mind.
The combination of Soracom’s connectivity and management tools allows ISTMOS to operate efficiently at scale, reducing operational overhead while focusing on delivering a reliable, AI-supported monitoring solution for the global wine supply chain.
As a growing startup, ISTMOS continues to innovate by expanding its system capabilities and exploring additional Soracom services. With interest in extending beyond wine into other high-value goods, the company sees enormous potential for IoT-enabled supply chain management.
Future plans include testing services such as Soracom Endorse for authentication, Soracom Funnel for direct cloud integration, and Soracom Gate for building secure private networks. By incorporating these tools, ISTMOS aims to further enhance transparency, scalability, and security across its platform.
With Soracom as a trusted partner, ISTMOS is well positioned to scale its solution across industries and ensure that products sensitive to environmental conditions maintain quality throughout their journey.