Le Journal de Quebec Jan 26, 2022

AGENCE QMI | The Quebec-based company specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT), X-TELIA, announced yesterday a partnership with the American wireless network Helium.

This partnership between the two companies will expand the reach of X-TELIA's IoT network in Canada, the United States and around the world.

"As more and more devices are deployed, the need for an IoT network with ubiquitous and uninterrupted coverage on a global scale becomes important. This is why the partnership between X-TELIA and the Helium wireless network makes perfect sense," reads a statement.

BILLIONS OF DEVICES

The number of connected devices is expected to reach over 25.4 billion by 2030.

"At X-TELIA, we know that IOT technology enables our customers to achieve new levels of control and efficiency, and we have made it our mission to make it accessible to industries, businesses and cities across Canada," said Éric Bourbeau, co-founder and CEO of X-TELIA, adding that the partnership with Helium will allow its customers to track fleets and assets on a global scale.

"As we continue to develop the world's largest decentralized wireless network, we are proud to partner with companies like X-TELIA whose commitment to expanding access to IOT connectivity resonates with our mission. We are excited to welcome X-TELIA and its customers to roam on the Helium network," said Amir Haleem, co-founder and CEO of Helium, adding that democratizing access to the internet remains the company's primary mission.

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