By monitoring the temperature of the newly poured concrete in real time, the infrastructure is durable.
Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, today announced that it has partnered with EXACT Technology Corp., a leader in concrete monitoring technology, to help build the infrastructure of the future.
Using Soracom’s IoT connectivity solutions, EXACT can simply and reliably ensure that the concrete used to construct highways, bridges, dams, buildings, and other large infrastructure projects is properly cured and durable.
EXACT monitors private and public construction projects worth more than US$20B for global clients, and creates data-driven solutions for prefabricators, infrastructure builders and other large concrete users. EXACT’s specially built cloud-based solutions help customers collect, organize, report, and utilize basic data to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve quality.
The first 7 days of the concrete curing process are critical. The temperature of the concrete needs to be consistent within a week, otherwise it may crack, allow salt and water to enter, and affect the service life of the concrete. EXACT’s technology monitors temperature fluctuations in real time, collects data through Soracom’s connectivity solutions and alerts project managers.
Access to this real-time data allows the project manager to adjust accordingly by heating or cooling the concrete section as needed. Proper management of the solidification process means that infrastructure projects can last up to 125 years without repairs; projects that are not properly resolved can last half the time.
Soracom’s IoT connectivity solutions are used by developers, small and medium enterprises and SMEs around the world to help them simplify IoT development, minimize risks, accelerate time to market, and ensure successful, scalable IoT deployments. EXACT chose Soracom because of its “always-on” reliability and ease of use out of the box. In addition, Soracom’s commitment-free billing model and built-in management console simplifies EXACT’s overall connection.
“With Soracom, we know that when we send SIM cards to a project, they will work out of the box,” Said Jordan Korenzvit, CEO of EXACT. “There’s no fooling around with pricing plans—you pay for what you use. The reliability of the connection has always been an issue with the past vendors we’ve used, and Soracom seamlessly provides the connection where and when we need it, This alleviates all these worries.”
“Customers like EXACT have demonstrated the depth of IoT penetration in various industries,” Said Kenta Yasukawa, co-founder and chief technology officer of Soracom. “By providing the most reliable and powerful solutions with truly commercially meaningful terms and features, Soracom is in a good position to help companies like EXACT build their IoT business cases without worrying about connectivity issues.”
