Sequans Communications SA today announced that Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (OKI), a leading Japanese information and communications technology company, has selected Sequans’ Monarch® LTE-M/NB-IoT platform to power its innovative Zero-Energy IoT series for monitoring critical infrastructure and disaster sites.
The Zero Energy IoT Series is a groundbreaking solution designed for autonomous operation without dependence on external power sources. From Use of renewable energyIt continuously delivers real-time data from even the most remote or dangerous environments. Its compact and robust design, combined with a low-maintenance architecture, makes it ideal for use in disaster-prone regions, remote industrial areas and environmentally sensitive areas.
This innovation improves situational awareness, supports early warning systems and improves emergency response coordination. It enables governments, humanitarian organizations and infrastructure managers to monitor vulnerable areas more quickly and accurately, enabling smarter decision-making and promoting long-term sustainability.
“When developing our Zero Energy IoT series, we select the most appropriate connectivity technology based on the specific requirements of each use case and region.” said Takashi Inoue, Executive Officer and Head of Component Products Division at OKI. “Among these, Sequans’ Monarch platform stands out for its ultra-low power consumption, high reliability and strong global track record – making it the optimal choice, particularly for our overseas deployments. Through our collaboration with Sequans, we have been able to realize a truly autonomous solution that enables real-time monitoring even in environments where power and network access are limited.”
Sequans’ Monarch technology makes up the Zero-Energy IoT series Seamlessly connect to LPWA cellular networksand offers comprehensive coverage throughout Europe, North America, Japan, Korea, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey and beyond. Designed for low-power environments, the gateway ensures uninterrupted operation with minimal power consumption. This makes it an indispensable tool where connectivity is needed most.
“We are honored that OKI has selected our flagship low-power technology, Monarch, to enable reliable communications for monitoring critical infrastructure and disaster areas.” said Georges Karam, CEO of Sequans. “This collaboration highlights the exceptional performance, ultra-low power consumption and robust safety features of our Monarch platform – especially in the most demanding environments.”
