Click here to learn more about Vodacom\u2019s Local Breakout offering.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWith LBO, global SIM traffic is now routed locally within South Africa, bypassing the international gateways typically used in traditional SIM routing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This shift dramatically improves network performance and responsiveness, with preliminary tests showing latency reductions and speed improvements of up to eight times in certain technology environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time-sensitive applications such as fleet tracking, real-time communications, video surveillance, alarm systems, and asset monitoring stand to benefit the most from the enhanced responsiveness enabled by LBO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis advancement addresses critical connectivity challenges in industries where speed, security and reliability are non-negotiable,\u201d said Videsha Proothveerajh, Director of Vodacom Business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSectors such as government, financial services, and security can now operate with greater efficiency and confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LBO also strengthens regulatory compliance by ensuring that data remains within South Africa\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is particularly vital for government tenders involving vehicle tracking and for financial services, where Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance prohibits the use of SIMs that route traffic internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While encrypted end-to-end transmission is often used, it can introduce latency and compatibility issues with legacy point-of-sale (POS) devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As such, LBO offers a more practical alternative for many businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vodacom Business\u2019s managed IoT services are powered by Vodafone IoT\u2019s Global Data Service Platform (GDSP), one of the world\u2019s largest managed IoT connectivity platforms with over 215 million connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ross Hickey, CEO of Trinity, a Vodacom Business customer said, \u201cAs device networks grow, organisations need more than basic connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe need full visibility, control, and redundancy to ensure seamless operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGDSP simplifies device management, automates tasks, secures data flow, and optimises costs by allowing us to select the best data plans across networks and geographies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GDSP also supports digital transformation by ensuring compliance with local regulations and safeguarding devices across geographies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its intuitive web interface, accessible from anywhere, offers real-time insights, alerts, and diagnostics to monitor and resolve performance issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Businesses can remotely manage SIMs, scale easily by adding new devices, and benefit from anti-theft features and automatic network switching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While smart SIM management enables businesses to pay only for what they use, GDSP\u2019s Single SIM technology keeps critical systems online, even when one network fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs Africa accelerates its digital transformation, secure and reliable IoT connectivity is essential for driving innovation,\u201d said Proothveerajh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVodacom Business\u2019 enhanced GDSP offering, backed by Vodafone IoT\u2019s global expertise, empowers businesses across industries – enabling smarter, more sustainable operations and connecting everyone to a better future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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