Best IoT Solutions (Connectivity & Security)

Driving digital transformation with the power of the IoT

In essence, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the way we describe the vast network of over 20 billion connected physical devices at the end of 2020.

By 2025, 75 billion IoT devices will be connected with a potential market value of around $1.6 trillion, or more. Yes, you read that right.

IoT devices and services offer unprecedented possibilities, business opportunities, and challenges.

To support its clients, Thales delivers innovative IoT technology that simplifies and speeds enterprise digital transformation.

For 25 years, our customers - in a wide range of industries - trust our IoT solutions to seamlessly connect and secure their IoT devices, maximise field insights, and accelerate their global business success.

And in the IoT, time is of the essence.

IoT building blocks to speed up time-to-market

Our 360° approach provides the essential IoT building blocks needed to simplify design, streamline development, and accelerate time-to-market for the world's most challenging and trusted connected solutions:

Connect assets to wireless networks and cloud platforms
Manage the long lifecycle of IoT solutions
Secure devices and their data
Analyse real-time data transforming it into business intelligence that improves decision making

Explore the Thales Products and Services to bring your IoT product to life.

Industries and IoT Solutions

Energy and Utilities

Your customers need the most reliable metering connectivity and the highest standards of smart meter security. Thales makes it happen.

Securing connected cars for your safety

The market for connected cars is growing fast. Learn how we connect and secure the vehicles of the future.

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

Privacy is paramount for doctors and patients using connected healthcare devices. Learn how we connect and secure devices and their critical data.

Security and home automation systems

Customers expect more of home security systems. Learn how our connected systems let you differentiate your devices.

Asset tracking

Strong IoT asset tracking is critical for growing fleets. Thales ensures secure and easily managed tracking and tracing.

Payment terminals (POS)

The payments ecosystem is becoming ever more complex. Find out how our mobile POS solutions let you innovate securely.

Customer Cases

Discover some innovative IoT examples

Gartner Hype Cycle for Connected Vehicles and Smart Mobility, 2020

From 5G to autonomous vehicle perception systems, and from eSIM to real-time data analytics, the report provides key guidance for automotive leaders to concentrate on game-changing technologies and business opportunities.

Bridge the Gap with IoT Gateways

IoT gateways serve as an entry-exit post for all network data. But there's more. With edge-computing they can do much more than connect.

What does 5G mean for IoT?

Learn how the leap to 5G is transforming our world and why IoT Evolution believes “Thales is making 5G of the future happen, today!".

The IoT and Smart Buildings

Smart buildings leverage pervasive wireless connectivity, sensors and IoT technologies to communicate and analyze data that is used to control and optimize building management systems.

How connected cars are changing the face of the automotive industry

After a century of gradual upgrades to make vehicles faster and sleeker, digitalization and continuous connectivity are changing the face of the automotive industry and the very nature of transportation. Learn more in our series of articles and exclusive video interviews.

IoTCreators Installfest: Sending a first NB-IoT “Hello Thales”

Join us on April 27 at 3:00 p.m. CET for an entertaining, hands-on webinar covering all you need to know to build your first NB-IoT application.

Our experts Markus Pihl and David Martens will guide you to connect and get your first data exchanged with IoT Creators platform.

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Thales Power Hour: All You Need to Know About MQTT

Did you know that MQTT is more efficient than HTTP for use over cellular networks to connect millions of devices? Want to learn how easy it is to use with Cinterion IoT Modules?

Watch the recording to discover how to optimize your applications with MQTT.

> Watch the recording here

DIS IoT Trusted Identity Technical Whitepaper

Can digital IDs and keys secure the IoT?

GSMA Intelligence is predicting 13 billion new IoT connections by 2025, and with that comes a surging risk for cyberattacks. It’s up to IoT developers and service providers to deliver solutions that properly balance risk, threats and security technology costs. Should you go with it alone or call an expert for help? A new Thales white paper examines the principles and best practices of device identity and authentication technology, which hold a key to safeguarding devices, data and the IoT.

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eSIM And Smart Meters: Why eSIM And Why Now?

Download this whitepaper from ABI Research to understand how to streamline daily metering operations with new technologies

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IoT Power Optimisation

Estimating, calculating, and measuring the power consumption of cellular IoT devices is notoriously difficult.

We have teamed up with Qoitech to deliver an intelligent energy measurement platform so you can design smarter, equipped with a powerful toolkit to measure and optimise IoT device power consumption.

> Read the series