Vodafone is one of the leading providers in the IoT environment in the area of "Managed IoT Connectivity". With around 215 million active IoT connections in more than 180 countries and 760 networks, Vodafone has the basis to network almost every use case . Germany accounts for around a quarter of these connections. In 2025, the company was recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services for the eleventh consecutive year.
doubleSlash brings more than 25 years of experience in the development of IoT platforms, the integration of data and processes and the digitalization of business models. It is based on a value-oriented approach that focuses on responsibility for customers, employees and society. With tried-and-tested methods and careful implementation, the company supports its customers in the realization of tailor-made IoT solutions.
Through this collaboration, doubleSlash has a partner at its side for its customer projects, ensuring reliable and globally available connectivity. This means that IoT solutions can be planned on a secure and high-performance basis right from the start. Vodafone's experience, the technical infrastructure and an extensive partner network provide doubleSlash with additional valuable impetus to design projects efficiently and turn innovative ideas into reality.
In return, Vodafone gains a business partner who understands how the connectivity provided can be translated into concrete, customized solutions. Once Vodafone has enabled data transmission, doubleSlash works with the customer to develop concepts, architectures and integrations that precisely match their requirements. This turns a stable connection into a solution that works in everyday life and delivers real added value.
This partnership thrives on both sides contributing their strengths: Vodafone with global reach, high scalability and many years of experience in IoT connectivity. doubleSlash with the ability to translate these technical possibilities into custom-fit applications For customers, this creates a seamless interaction—from the initial idea to the design and integration into existing processes.
"With Vodafone IoT, we are expanding our service portfolio with an internationally established connectivity basis and can thus realize even more complex IoT projects for our customers, from the initial concept idea to operation," says Joan Steidle, Business Consultant and Partner Manager at doubleSlash Net-Business GmbH.
"With this partnership, doubleSlash can fully realize its end-to-end strategy and serve its customers holistically—from consulting and implementation to operation and support. Together we build trust, deliver seamless solutions and set new standards in quality and innovation.
The entire Vodafone Business Indirect Sales team is looking forward to this exciting collaboration and many successful joint projects! Let's grow together and move the industry forward!" says Björn Hirsch, Partner Development Manager at Vodafone Business.
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