Krasnodar Region Ranks Second in Russia in Implementing Smart Devices for Businesses within the MTS Network
Krasnodar Krai Leads in Business Use of MTS Smart Devices, Second Only to Moscow
Data from MTS reveals that over 600,000 business smart solutions are in use in Krasnodar Krai, placing it second in Russia, trailing only Moscow. In the past year, the region has seen a 20% increase in the usage of these devices.
The notable growth can be observed in sectors such as courier services, car-sharing, bike-sharing, agriculture, energy, and industry. In agriculture, smart technology usage has increased by 10%, with applications in soil condition monitoring, automated irrigation, aerial photography, and animal health monitoring. Energy and industrial sectors have seen a doubled demand for eco-control devices.
Areas of Prevalent Smart Device Usage:
- Utilities and energy management (water, electricity, gas accounting);
- Logistics (vehicle tracking);
- Smart cities (traffic light management, street lighting, video surveillance).
The Evolution of the Internet of Things:
The growing demand for smart devices can be attributed to their continued relevance and a digital resurgence, as society incorporates new processes and entire industries that rely on remote control and swift data exchange. The expanding use of machine-to-machine interaction technology creates opportunities for new businesses and human activities while offloading routine tasks.
Elena Usenko, Director of MTS in Krasnodar Krai for corporate clients, explained, "Solutions that launched the Internet of Things over a decade ago, such as payment terminals and transport monitoring, remain essential and are now undergoing a digital renaissance. The inception of machine-to-machine interaction technology has become instrumental in making new industries and human activities possible."
It is worth noting the increased use of smart devices in Krasnodar Krai's agricultural sector, which is significant given the region's focus on agricultural production. Despite limited specific information, there is a possibility that smart devices could be increasingly utilized in precision agriculture to optimize crop yields and minimize waste.
However, the broader trends influencing the use of smart devices in Krasnodar Krai, such as the push for digitalization and modernization in industries like manufacturing and agriculture, are not explicitly detailed in the available data.
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- In the field of small-business, the usage of MTS smart devices has seen a significant growth in Krasnodar Krai, demonstrating the relevance of technology in diverse sectors.
- The finance industry in Krasnodar Krai may benefit from the increased use of data-and-cloud-computing solutions, as these devices facilitate swift data exchange and remote control.
- The technological advancements in areas like data-and-cloud-computing and smart devices have opened new opportunities for the growth of small-businesses in Krasnodar Krai, contributing to the region's industrial development.