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Telenor Expands Commitment to the Automotive Industry with Dedicated Global Team
Telenor IoT today announced the launch of an expanded, dedicated team focused on the automotive industry. Marie Högberg, with extensive automotive connectivity experience both within and outside Telenor, has been appointed Head of Automotive and will take permanent responsibility for leading the new unit. This team will drive the development of advanced value propositions and industry-specific solutions, reinforcing Telenor’s commitment to supporting automotive customers worldwide.
The automotive industry has been a pioneer in IoT and is the largest vertical from a market value perspective in IoT —a share expected to grow. As vehicles transition from hardware-centric machines to software-defined vehicles, over-the-air updates have become essential for continuous improvements. At the same time, the consumer experience has taken center stage, with in-car services and digital features now as important as the vehicle itself.
Car manufacturers face an increasingly complex landscape, navigating challenges such as global connectivity management, regulatory requirements, security, and in-car infotainment—all of which demand seamless, secure, and scalable connectivity.
Telenor IoT’s new dedicated team will operate globally, bringing specialized expertise and a sharp industry focus to address these evolving demands. With strengthened ambitions and world-class connectivity solutions, Telenor is committed to equipping car OEMs with the capabilities and expertise they need to succeed—today and in the future.
Commenting on the announcement, Mats Lundquist, CEO of Telenor Connexion and Head of Telenor IoT, says: “From the beginning, we have been a pioneer in automotive connectivity, driven by close collaboration with our customers. The new specialized unit strengthens our competitive edge in the automotive sector while expanding our product portfolio to meet the needs of customers seeking world-class IoT operations and platform capabilities.”
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About Telenor IoT
Telenor IoT is the portfolio of IoT solutions from Telenor Group, one of the world’s major mobile operators. With more than 20 years’ experience of providing global IoT connectivity, cloud services and expert support to companies of all sizes, Telenor is one of the world’s most advanced IoT solution providers.
Telenor IoT manages international IoT deployments for global customers in some 200 countries and today operates more than 25 million connected devices to enterprises such as Volvo, Scania, Hitachi, Verisure and Husqvarna.
The IoT solutions are offered to national customers in the Nordics through the local Telenor operations in each country, and on a global level through Telenor Connexion, Telenor’s specialized unit that provides IoT solutions for large, international enterprises who need a customized offer with advanced support.