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Sigfox USA Hosts Tech Talk at Chicago Connectory

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Sigfox U.S.A., the U.S. network operator for the global Sigfox 0G network, hosted its first Sigfox Tech Talk at the Chicago Connectory as part of its cooperation with the IoT co-creation space. The event, which took place on March 7, kicked off efforts to foster IoT entrepreneurs in the greater Chicago market by helping them to ideate, innovate and accelerate connected solutions on a global scale.

The collaboration between Sigfox U.S.A. and the Chicago Connectory is rooted in their shared goal of supporting startups with the knowledge, skills and support needed to successfully get started in the market. Further trainings will be hosted as a way to further support startups.

“We are excited to be working with Sigfox U.S.A. to educate startups on the availability of technology to support their business growth,” said Fermin Fernandez, manager of the Chicago Connectory.

IoT tools like free connectivity, developer kits, hands-on workshops, individual coaching and an online course platform will be made available to participating startups. The startups will also have access to Sigfox’s global network, giving them the opportunity to work with some of the best incubators and venture capitalists in the industry. They also can tap into Sigfox’s dedicated team of engineers and experts to receive technical training and gain valuable insight into testing and developing solutions.

“It was natural that we chose to join forces with Chicago Connectory,” said Raouti Chehih, Chief Adoption Officer, Sigfox. “This collaboration allows us to offer the best opportunities to our unique IoT ecosystem, which includes everyone from hobbyists, students, developers, startups, SMEs and big players, and is deployed in more than 100 countries.”


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Edited by Ken Briodagh
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