[Satnews] CLX Communications (Nasdaq Stockholm: CLX), a leading global provider of cloud-based communications solutions, has signed a partnership agreement with Wirefast, a cloud-based unified communications specialist, to deliver enterprises with IoT connectivity and applications.

Following strong industry interest, CLX has now made its IoT Connectivity service available for a wider group of customers. In the partnership CLX is responsible for providing SIM cards and managing data connectivity through its global communications network of mobile operator partners. Based on CLX’s IoT Connectivity service, Wirefast will develop services and applications for its customers in the shipping, banking and finance, petro-chemical and healthcare industries. All backed by 24/7 service support, backup, reporting and fully auditable archive.

Managing Director for CLX’s enterprise division, Robert Gerstmann, comments: “We are delighted to continue our long standing relationship with Wirefast and adding IoT to their communications product portfolio. This partnership is inline with our strategy to provide IoT solutions with partners who have strong industry specific expertise.”

Speaking about the partnership, COO of Wirefast, Angela Stanbrook, said, “The rapid change in the communications landscape in the past five years has been un-paralleled. We are delighted to partner with CLX Communications enabling us to take a leading position in Internet of Things (IoT) services. From tracking assets in the insurance and transport sectors to vehicle telematics and utilities, the rise of ‘smart devices’ has opened up one of the most vibrant and exciting opportunities in the unified communications industries.”