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The Internet of Things (IoT) now touches almost every aspect of our lives and Vodafone has been instrumental in its development.

Vodafone Business has been pioneering IoT connectivity for over 30 years and launched its Managed IoT Connectivity platform in 2010.

SIM cards or ‘Subscriber Identity Modules’ are familiar to most of us as the small, removable cards we insert into our mobile phones.

Accessing the internet whilst on the move is a must for today’s connected generation and that’s as true for drivers and their passengers as anyone else.

The volume of IoT-connected residential and commercial products has grown exponentially in the last few years, driving the demand for reliable, cost effective IoT connectivity to manage assets at the edge of the network or Beyond the Meter.

The need for robust and intelligent electric vehicle (EV) charging networks has never been greater.

Solar generation has become vital to help meet carbon-zero targets and build energy independence, with government regulations and consumer incentives encouraging take up among commercial generators, businesses and households.

According to this European Commission report, by 2030 renewables such as solar and wind power are expected to account for 69% of electricity in the EU and 80% by 2050.

With rising energy prices and a global commitment to zero emissions by 2050, the topic of building energy efficiency has never been more important.

Billions of devices are already connected using cellular networks to create the internet of things.

The mobile cellular connectivity market has standardised on roaming as a simple mechanism that provides connectivity at home and abroad.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands, device manufacturers are always on the lookout for more innovative applications – with a watchful eye on faster, simpler and more cost-effective ways of bringing them to market.