Tele2 launches global M2M solution

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: Tele2 AB (Tele2) is making a global launch within the rapidly growing machine-to-machine (M2M) sector. Initial markets for this launch are Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands, but Tele2 M2M Global Solutions is already able to serve customers globally.

Tele2 has made investments in personnel and IT to become a competitive player on the M2M market. With an advanced technical platform, a dedicated M2M support function and a highly skilled team, Tele2 will be able to provide a simple, flexible and customer oriented M2M alternative at a highly competitive pricing structure.

Mats Granryd, president and CEO of Tele2 AB, said: "The potential of M2M is great and we believe that now is the time to make a dedicated move. The market is ready for a broad roll-out, as more and more companies see how they can connect IT and communication services with their business processes - with cost savings and new revenue streams as a result".

Mats Granryd said: "Even if we will have our M2M customer base in parts of the Tele2 footprint, the M2M business is global in its nature. Our customers' activities are increasingly international in character - almost regardless of size. Hence, it is natural for us to offer them our services wherever they go".