Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with ifLink IoT Platform in Thailand
Thailand has made significant strides in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve industrial efficiency and productivity. However, the country still faces challenges in implementing IoT solutions at manufacturing sites, mainly due to the lack of expertise and high upfront costs. Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation and Toshiba Asia Pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TATC) aim to bridge this gap with the launch of ifLink, an innovative IoT platform designed to make IoT development easy and cost-effective for Thai manufacturers. • Key Features of ifLink:
• An open IoT platform service that integrates various IoT devices and web services into modules
• Enables connection to a cloud-based application platform and device operation with if-then (condition-action) rules
• User-friendly, even for those with limited knowledge of IoT
Toshiba Digital Solutions has already established a strong presence of ifLink in Japan, with over 100 companies and schools supporting the platform. However, the company is now expanding its ifLink business to Thailand, where the country’s manufacturing sector is eager to adopt IoT technologies. TATC will provide ifLink licenses to software license sales and customer support, leveraging the company’s extensive network of contacts in the Thai market. • Collaborations and Partnerships:
• TATC is collaborating with the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) (TPA), a non-profit organization that promotes the transfer of Japan’s latest IoT technologies and know-how in Thailand
• TPA member companies will receive a special price for ifLink licenses
• Toshiba Digital Solutions held hands-on seminars for project instructors and TPA member companies to demonstrate the practical use of ifLink
The ifLink platform is designed to address the specific needs of Thai manufacturers. The company has examined and confirmed that ifLink can be applied to kaizen activities at manufacturing sites participating in the Project of Smart Monodzukuri Support Team in Thailand. This project aims to develop human resources for Digital Transformation (DX) in Thailand. Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC target sales of 100 ifLink Starter Kit licenses to manufacturers in Thailand over the next three years. They also aim to establish partnerships with other companies to provide IoT solutions built on ifLink. The ifLink business is expected to contribute to the growth of an ifLink-based open IoT ecosystem in Japan and internationally. • Business Model:
• Trial service: Users can start using ifLink without preparing any devices themselves, with a one-month trial service provided by TATC
• Full license: Users can purchase the full license after using the trial service, with a basic monthly license fee of 5,740 baht (approximately 170 USD*)
• Subscription service: Users can access ifLink without preparing any devices themselves, with a subscription service fee that may vary depending on the sensors used
Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC have set ambitious targets for the ifLink business in Thailand. The company aims to provide a cost-effective and user-friendly IoT solution to the Thai manufacturing sector, helping to drive industrial efficiency and productivity growth. With its extensive network of contacts and strong partnerships, TATC is well-positioned to support the growth of the ifLink business in Thailand.
| Country | ifLink Business | Target Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | ifLink Starter Kit licenses | 100 licenses (3 years) |
| Japan | ifLink platform | Growing |
“ifLink is a registered trademark or trademark of Toshiba Digital Solutions in Japan and other countries,” note the company. “Company names and product names in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.”
Toshiba Digital Solutions is considering expanding the ifLink business to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to build a global ifLink ecosystem.
“ifLink is a game-changer for Thai manufacturers, providing a cost-effective and user-friendly IoT solution that can help drive industrial efficiency and productivity growth,” said an official from Toshiba Digital Solutions.
The ifLink platform offers a range of benefits, including:
- Easy integration of IoT devices and web services into modules
- Connection to a cloud-based application platform and device operation with if-then (condition-action) rules
- Flexibility and scalability for manufacturers to adapt to changing market conditions
By providing a comprehensive IoT solution, Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC aim to support the growth of an ifLink-based open IoT ecosystem in Japan and internationally. Key Takeaways:
• Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC aim to provide a cost-effective and user-friendly IoT solution to the Thai manufacturing sector.
• The ifLink business is expected to contribute to the growth of an ifLink-based open IoT ecosystem in Japan and internationally.
• Toshiba Digital Solutions is considering expanding the ifLink business to other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
With the launch of ifLink in Thailand, Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC are poised to make a significant impact on the country’s manufacturing sector, driving industrial efficiency and productivity growth through the adoption of IoT technologies. As the company continues to expand its ifLink business, it is likely to provide a range of benefits to manufacturers, including improved productivity, reduced costs, and enhanced competitiveness.
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