In a landmark announcement at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) — Pakistan’s leading telecommunications and ICT powerhouse — unveiled a strategic partnership with Smart MEP, the country’s top engineering and system integration firm. The collaboration marks a major leap in Pakistan’s Industrial IoT (IIoT) transformation, powered by Vodafone’s IoT Core Platform.
Revolutionizing Pakistan’s IoT Landscape
The newly introduced IoT Core is a next-generation IoT Application Enablement Platform, blending Vodafone’s global expertise in managing millions of IoT connections with PTCL’s robust local digital infrastructure. This fusion delivers a secure, scalable, and globally benchmarked ecosystem that will enable Pakistani enterprises to design, deploy, and manage industrial-grade IoT solutions seamlessly.
Smart MEP to Drive Industrial Applications
Under the agreement, Smart MEP will leverage PTCL’s IoT Core to develop LoRaWAN-based Industrial IoT solutions focused on:
- Energy Management
- Smart Utilities
- Water Metering
- Smart Manufacturing
These initiatives will empower businesses to optimize operations, reduce inefficiencies, and drive sustainable growth through real-time data insights and automation.
Strengthening Pakistan’s Digital Transformation
The MoU was signed by Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Nadeem Malik, CEO of Smart MEP, in the presence of Syed Atif Raza, Group Chief Commercial Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, alongside senior management representatives.
“This partnership represents a pivotal step toward realizing Pakistan’s Industry 4.0 vision,” said Ahmad. “By combining Vodafone’s global IoT expertise, PTCL’s connectivity leadership, and Smart MEP’s engineering excellence, we’re building the foundation for a smarter, connected industrial future.”
A New Era of Smart Industry Innovation
The alliance underscores PTCL Group’s ongoing mission to accelerate digital transformation across Pakistan, enabling enterprises to harness the power of IoT for greater efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.
