Orange Business Services said its IoT services are powering Yepzon Group’s wearable locator devices globally.

Orange Business Services, as per a 3-year deal with Finland-based Yepzon Group for IoT connectivity and SIM cards for 100,000 locator devices, is offering seamless SIM card ordering, simple activation and tracking through a dedicated portal; one price per SIM card regardless of location; and scalable connectivity reaching 220 countries and territories.

Yepzon Group’s wearable locator device uses Bluetooth, GPS and mobile network technologies to provide accurate location information through a mobile application for iOS, Android and Windows phones.

“A reliable IoT communications infrastructure, global presence and an attractive business model are key to our global expansion and further success,” says Otto Linna, CEO of Yepzon Enterprises.

Orange Business Services IoT connectivity service is part of Datavenue, a modular IoT and Analytics solution. Datavenue solution encompasses the selection of actual objects, their secure connection, and management of data. A team of more than 700 Orange data scientists and engineers design and develop these innovative services.

Orange supports over 12 million B2B objects across sectors, including Automotive and Transport, Smart Cities, Industry and Manufacturing and Daily Life (smart home, healthcare and wearables).

“Yepzon’s intention to increase safety for millions and make the technology available for the benefit of families and loved ones around the world, as well as its ambitious growth plans, clearly call for a reliable and trustworthy global partner,” said Helmut Reisinger, vice president, International, Orange Business Services.