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Why choose Optus M2M Connectivity? 

Whether you're monitoring assets, managing systems, or transforming customer interactions, Optus M2M Connectivity solutions let your business scale efficiently, help to reduce operational costs, and accelerate time to revenue, while benefiting from the Optus network’s reliable connectivity.

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  • Gain strategic insight: Access detailed data on utilisation, costs, and performance to identify trends and optimise operations. 
  • Troubleshoot instantly: Run real-time diagnostics on devices globally to resolve connectivity issues quickly. 
  • Control costs efficiently: Automate activation and use rules to manage costs with minimal manual effort.
  • Boost productivity: Set custom rules in the interface to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
  • Integrate seamlessly: Use APIs to connect the Optus IoT Control Centre with your applications to improve device management and data access.

 

What is Optus M2M Connectivity?


Optus M2M Connectivity brings you hassle-free M2M communication with full visibility and control through our Optus IoT Control Centre.

M2M solutions are increasingly used in:

  • Mobile EFTPOS
  • Vehicle and asset tracking   
  • Firewall and security monitoring
  • Environmental and industrial monitoring
  • Vending machines
  • Smart metering
  • Navigation devices or e-readers

What you get:

  • Automate provisioning: Activate devices and manage billing with remote control of SIM states. 
  • Conduct real-time diagnostics: Identify and resolve network or device-specific issues with real-time usage data.
  • Customise alerts and management rules: Set alerts and automate actions to monitor key business activities.
  • Integrate seamlessly: Use APIs to connect the Optus IoT Control Centre with your existing systems.
  • Empower customer self-service: Enable clients to manage their own device views and controls.
  • Access analytics reports: Generate reports on data usage and connectivity status to drive business decisions.  

 

Connect everywhere

Keep your devices reliably connected across Australia with Optus' powerful network, including 4G* and 5G˄ for seamless connectivity in both metropolitan and remote areas.◇

Manage with ease

Simplify your M2M operations with automated provisioning for device activation and billing, and streamline processes while controlling costs using real-time diagnostics and custom alerts.

Boost efficiency

Optimise your M2M strategy with the Optus IoT Control Centre's tools to monitor and manage devices, automate tasks, boost productivity, and help to ensure top performance.

*The Optus 4G network is available in selected areas with a compatible device and plan. Check coverage at optus.com.au/living-network/coverage 
˄5G available in selected areas and on select plans. Actual download speeds may vary by area. Check website for coverage. 
◇ The availability of 4G or 5G depends on your selected service.  

Optus M2M VPN

Optus M2M VPN service provides secure connectivity from a wireless-capable device to your private IP data network. Optus M2M VPN can use the Optus 4G network* to deliver a geographically diverse M2M business solution. 
A M2M VPN solution provides: 

  • The option of a best-effort or business-critical solution: 
    • A best-effort-based solution to connect devices over the public internet using an encrypted tunnel to information or business systems. 
    • A business-critical solution using the enterprise’s Optus Evolve IP VPN to connect devices to information or business systems. 
  • The choice of static or dynamic IP addressing. 
  • Optional proxy RADIUS capability for end-user authentication. 

*The Optus 4G network is available in selected areas with a compatible device and plan. Check coverage at optus.com.au/living-network/coverage 

 

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Kickstart your M2M journey with the Optus IoT Starter Kit

The best way to get started with Optus is with the IoT Starter Kit, which provides full access to all the functionality of the Optus IoT Control Centre, including testing and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues quickly, so you can:  

  • Accelerate development and get to deployment faster; 
  • Ensure the device you bring to market provides quality performance and a strong user experience. 

Once you're in production, you'll continue to benefit from the Optus IoT Control Centre's highly advanced yet easy-to-use self-service tools, using them to help streamline operations, scale your business, and optimise the profitability of your connected device initiatives. 

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Next-generation connectivity

Our Optus network-first IoT solutions enable businesses to tap into our ecosystem without needing to build their own infrastructure. 

Unparalleled security

Your IoT deployment is securely connected, providing richer insights and deeper capabilities to ensure continuity and scalability.

Key vertical focus

You can focus on building microservices within your sector and gain actionable insights from the Optus IoT Framework.

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How to get started 

Need to manage your M2M deployments? Discover the perfect suite of tools for your M2M solutions. Speak to an Optus specialist or explore your options with our Optus IoT Help Me Choose tool.  

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