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Ingenu Inc. and Upland Global Wireless Technology Ltd. have deployed the Machine Network in the country of Nigeria. The Internet of Things (IoT) network, powered by Ingenus RPMA (Random Phase Multiple Access) technology, will serve Nigerias population of approximately 184 million, providing reliable connectivity for IoT/M2M applications including, oil and gas, smart city, smart grid, agriculture and asset tracking.
The Nigerian Machine Network rollout has begun in Lagos, and will continue through the Niger Delta, initially monitoring key oil and gas assets in the petroleum-rich region of the country. The remainder of the network rollout is due for completion by late 2017, which will enable ubiquitous IoT connectivity across Nigerias more than 356,000 square miles of area.
In the challenging environment and rugged terrain of Nigeria, reliable network operation is paramount. Consequently, Upland Global Wireless Technology Ltd. evaluated an array...