JT’s Nomad - the most efficient strategic MNO Partner for M2M

Sept. 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Nomad meaning ‘one roaming about for pasture’….

It is said that a Nomad adopts a lifestyle where mobility is the most efficient strategy for exploiting scarce resources.  In the world of M2M (Machine to Machine) and IoT (Internet of Things) the most precious resource is a mobile signal.  Is it any wonder that JT’s SIM management platform is called Nomad.  Which also stands for Network, Operations, Management, Accounting, Display.

As soon as you securely log into the platform, the customer is greeted by a snap shot of their entire estate of JT (Jersey Telecom) SIM cards.  In an instant, through the colour coding, you can see which SIMs/devices have had or have not had an active session in the last 48 hours, as well as those that are transferring data that very second.  SIM provisioning is completed at a click of a button, turning SIMs ON, OFF or temporarily suspending.  Even a SIM refresh can be carried out by the customer 24x7, without having to depend on office hours.

JT’s Nomad gives their users (Aggregator Partners and Enterprises) both visibility and control over their SIMs.  Relegating ‘bill shock’ to a thing of the past.  Nomad has an unlimited amount of ‘Watch Dogs’, which can be customer configured by service type (GPRS or SMS), or by cost.  These alerts can be emailed to the user for their information, and if configured can provoke an instant bar to prevent a problem or fraud from becoming increasingly expensive

As with most M2M / IoT SIM platforms, JT’s Nomad has the standard Usage reports with the added benefit of making each SIM & report applicable to the individual user.    Through the creation of customised fields, which can be created by the user, each SIM can have a relevant ‘name’ for example a Purchase Order number, End customer name, Project or IP Address…. Or, all of the above.

It is not just the platform that is generating interest in JT becoming the preferred Mobile Network Partner in M2M.  But the way they handle roaming is both simple and effective.  Unlike some competing Mobile Network Operators roaming solutions, JT’s SIM cards have no preferred network lists, or steering, which ensures that when the SIM needs to attach to a network it will connect to the strongest signal available, ensuring a robust connection.  Ideal for transferring vital location information, or for fixed assets like Smart Meters that cannot rely on a single network solution, because if that goes down then they have no signal, which isn’t very smart.

JT are optimistic that their added value Nomad proposition piece of the M2M jigsaw, will bring creditability to the Aggregator Channel, a differentiator for JT, and a move from commoditising airtime to a more robust Network resilient M2M connectivity solution…

… Because not all Mobile Network Operators roaming solutions, SIMs or Platforms are the same.