Borqs provides end‑to‑end IoT solutions that combine custom Android‑based hardware—such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, in‑vehicle systems, and smart‑home hubs—with a proprietary cloud platform.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Enterprises and consumers often require specialized IoT devices that integrate tightly with cloud services, but developing custom hardware, ensuring secure connectivity, and managing over‑the‑air updates are complex and resource‑intensive tasks.
Solution
Borqs delivers end‑to‑end IoT solutions that combine vertically integrated Android‑based smart devices with a proprietary cloud platform. The company designs and manufactures devices such as smartphones, tablets, wearables, in‑vehicle systems, and smart‑home hubs tailored to the specific needs of each vertical market. Its platform provides secure client‑to‑cloud communication, OTA firmware updates, and enhanced Android features that differentiate the devices from standard offerings. By handling hardware design, cloud connectivity, and ongoing device management, Borqs enables customers to bring differentiated IoT products to market faster and with reduced engineering overhead.
Target Audience
Primary customers are enterprise brands, automotive OEMs, and consumer product manufacturers that need custom IoT devices and a managed cloud backend to launch differentiated smart products.
Features
- Custom Android‑based hardware design for smartphones, tablets, wearables, automotive and smart‑home applications
- Proprietary Android+ software platform that extends standard Android with enterprise‑grade features and UI customization
- Secure client‑to‑cloud communication with real‑time OTA update capability
- End‑to‑end cloud services for device provisioning, data ingestion, and remote management
- Support for multiple network protocols and integration with existing enterprise systems
- Vertical‑specific device engineering to meet stringent industry requirements (e.g., automotive safety, health‑monitoring compliance)