Creating Innovative and Differentiated IoT Solutions from Devices to the Cloud: Borqs

The Internet of Things (IoT) is fueling innovation in nearly every part of our lives. IoT is made up of the everyday devices we use, with a key difference: everything is compute-capable, with network connectivity built right in. These IoT devices can be almost anything: sensor-enabled buildings, ‘smart’ vehicles, appliances and devices; or wearables such as smart watches and fitness trackers. Consumer products, durable goods, cars and trucks, industrial and utility components, sensors and other everyday objects are being combined with Internet connectivity and powerful data analytic capabilities that promise to transform the way we work, live and play. Projections for the impact of IoT on the Internet and economy are impressive, with some anticipating as many as 100 billion connected IoT devices and a global economic impact of more than $11 trillion by 2025. Companies like Borqs are leading providers of IoT technology.

Designing IoT Solutions

Founded in 2007, Borqs International Holding Company is a global leader in providing smart connected devices and end-to-end service platform solutions for operators, device manufacturers and enterprises in the global mobile internet industry. With a significant and diverse expertise in the Android ecosystem, the company has R&D centers in China and India. Borqs has a proven track record in design, development and commercial shipments of various Android devices and is a Google GMS licensed partner. Its modular platform architecture and its ability to tailor Android for various vertical applications and form factors, together with the flexible Borqs Ware platform, are key to its success. Borqs has a pipeline of products ranging from phones, tablets, smart watches, smart appliances, POS terminals and digital sign age to in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) for various well-known international brands with more than 20 million commercial shipments in 15 countries.

The Initial Challenges

Borqs has addressed many challenges and opportunities in its initial phase of growth. These include the process of engaging non-traditional companies without much IoT knowledge and experience, connectivity and cloud, security and privacy issues due to data breaches and so on. As the company was aimed at bringing products that can increase digitalization and machine automation, it also had to face challenges like lack of off-the-shelf IP and customized applications developed for IoT.

How Borqs’ Software Services Helps

Borqs helps in accelerating the process of product commercialization for its customers. It specializes in the development, deployment and scaling of holistic solutions for the mobile internet terminals, application software and end-to-end solutions. With an experienced team that specializes in different areas of technology like wireless communications, product design, industrial design, user interface/experience, back end cloud platform and experts who mainly come from device manufacturers, network operators, internet service providers and enterprises, the company is constantly launching new IoT devices and cloud solutions. Borqs possesses the unique ability to customize Google’s Android operating system to diverse environments to help its customers achieve faster deployment and monetize data analytics from cloud-enabled edge devices. Providing comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services and unparalleled global logistics support, Borqs is committed to empowering humans—and entire industries—to work and live together for a smarter, healthier and happier planet.

The Success Ladder

The company has already accumulated a wealth of experience in Android-related products by partnering with companies such as Intel, Qualcomm and Reliance Jio and is trying to bring Android-based devices in various form factors that are customized for different industry applications beyond the traditional smartphone and tablet. With the best software, hardware and integration capabilities, it possesses a large and growing portfolio of Android smart connected products, a software IP library covering chipset software, Android enhancements, domain specific usage, network readiness and system performance optimization.

Look Out For the Latest Trends

As a global leader in IoT platforms from devices to the cloud, the company is planning to broaden its product portfolio by launching a series of smart connected devices which includes wearable, mPOS, smart appliances and ruggedized devices. Recently, Borqs’ cloud service announced plans to launch Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear platform based LTE IoT wearables and services in China.

Moments of Glory

Borqs Wins Two IAIR Awards: Borqs has been named “Company of the Year for Innovation & Leadership in Mobile Technology for Asia Pacific” by International Alternative Investment Review (IAIR) for the fourth consecutive year, and Mr. Pat Chan, Founder & CEO of Borqs, was recognized as IAIR’s CEO of the Year 2016.

Insights Success: Borqs was recently named as one of the 10 Most Innovative IoT Solution Providers by Insights Success. Borqs has achieved leadership and customer recognition as an innovative end-to-end IoT solutions provider, leveraging its unique strategic chipset partner relationships as well as its broad software and IP portfolio.

Meet the Talent

George Thangadurai, SVP, and President of International Business: George Thangadurai is an accomplished leader in the computer industry with more than 20 years of experience in strategy, product management, and business development, marketing & general management. Previously he was the Vice President of Marketing & Chief Strategy Officer at Agreeya Mobility Inc., based in Mountain View, California. He worked in Intel for more than two decades in various technical and senior management roles including GM of Strategy & Product Planning for the Mobile PC business and GM of Client Services business. George was a founding member & project manager in the Center of Development for Telematics (CDOT), Bangalore, India. He did his Masters in Computing Engineering from the University of Rhode Island.

“We design, develop and deliver innovative products and E2E turnkey solutions across device form factors from Smart Phones, Tablets, Wearables, Ruggedized Designs, Automotive IVI and vertical applications like restaurants and payments.”