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Four Data

Connecting the world’s critical industries with IoT

The oil & gas, waste management, and energy sectors are under growing pressure to run leaner, cut costs, and hit ambitious sustainability targets. To stay ahead, companies are turning to IoT - using connected sensors to track assets, capture real-time data, and make smarter decisions at scale. But without reliable global connectivity, even the best IoT solution can fall short. 

Background  

Founded in 2016, Four Data is a technology company dedicated to helping businesses in these industries improve operational efficiency and sustainability. The company develops GSM-based sensors and uses data analytics to deliver actionable insights for customers around the world.

Challenge 

As Four Data expanded internationally, managing multiple local SIM contracts created complexity and slowed down deployments. Every new market required renegotiating connectivity, swapping SIM cards, and testing local networks - all of which delayed rollouts and increased costs. Four Data needed a single, reliable solution to connect its GSM sensors globally while keeping operations simple and predictable. 

Solution & Results 

Four Data chose 1NCE’s Industrial IoT SIM Card with the global Lifetime Subscription and Connectivity Management Platform. With coverage in 170+ countries and seamless roaming, Four Data can deploy sensors anywhere without worrying about local telecom contracts. 

This partnership delivered measurable results: 

  • 100% of devices connected through a single global provider 

  • Up to 15% lower connectivity costs compared to traditional IoT solutions 

  • Deployment times cut from weeks to days, enabling faster international rollouts 

  • Expansion from 3 to 20+ countries without adding connectivity complexity 

“Thanks to 1NCE, we’ve been able to bring our IoT solutions to new markets while keeping our infrastructure simple and efficient. Their global coverage and transparent pricing make 1NCE a strategic partner for our IoT deployment.” 

Capucine Dubreuille, Dir. Market, Four Data

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