PTCL & Smart MEP Launch Vodafone IoT Platform in Pakistan
▼ Summary
– PTCL Group and Smart MEP announced a strategic partnership at GITEX Global 2025 to advance Pakistan’s Industrial IoT transformation using Vodafone’s IoT Core Platform.
– The IoT Core Platform combines Vodafone’s global IoT expertise with PTCL’s local infrastructure to provide a secure, scalable ecosystem for industrial IoT solutions.
– Smart MEP will develop LoRaWAN-based IIoT solutions focused on energy management, smart utilities, water metering, and smart manufacturing to optimize business operations.
– The partnership aims to support Pakistan’s Industry 4.0 vision by integrating Vodafone’s IoT knowledge, PTCL’s connectivity, and Smart MEP’s engineering capabilities.
– This collaboration is part of PTCL Group’s mission to accelerate digital transformation in Pakistan, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness through IoT.
In a significant move poised to reshape Pakistan’s technological infrastructure, PTCL Group has joined forces with Smart MEP to introduce the Vodafone IoT Core Platform across the nation. Announced at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, this strategic alliance brings together Pakistan’s premier telecommunications provider and its leading engineering and system integration company. The partnership is set to accelerate the country’s journey toward widespread Industrial IoT adoption, providing enterprises with advanced tools for digital innovation.
This next-generation IoT Application Enablement Platform integrates Vodafone’s extensive international experience in handling millions of connected devices with PTCL’s powerful local network capabilities. The result is a highly secure and scalable ecosystem that meets global standards, allowing Pakistani businesses to effortlessly design, implement, and oversee industrial-grade IoT applications. Companies can now access a reliable framework to support their transition into smarter operational models.
Smart MEP will take the lead in developing specialized Industrial IoT solutions using PTCL’s IoT Core, with a focus on LoRaWAN-based applications. Key sectors set to benefit include energy management, smart utilities, advanced water metering systems, and smart manufacturing. These targeted solutions are designed to help organizations streamline their processes, cut down on waste, and foster sustainable expansion by leveraging real-time data analytics and automation technologies.
The memorandum of understanding formalizing this collaboration was signed by Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer for PTCL and Ufone 4G, and Nadeem Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Smart MEP. The signing ceremony was attended by Syed Atif Raza, Group Chief Commercial Officer of PTCL and Ufone 4G, along with other senior executives from both organizations.
Asif Ahmad emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, “This partnership marks a crucial milestone in advancing Pakistan’s Industry 4.0 objectives. By uniting Vodafone’s worldwide IoT knowledge, PTCL’s superior connectivity, and Smart MEP’s engineering prowess, we are laying the groundwork for an intelligently connected industrial ecosystem.” This collaboration highlights PTCL Group’s ongoing dedication to speeding up digital transformation throughout Pakistan. It enables businesses to utilize IoT technologies for improved operational efficiency, enhanced sustainability, and stronger competitive positioning in the market.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
