KDDI Spherience provides a managed connectivity platform that aggregates 5G/4G cellular networks with Starlink LEO satellite links to deliver continuous, high‑speed coverage for connected vehicles and industrial IoT assets. The service uses eSIM/eUICC provisioning, SDN‑based traffic steering, and a SASE security layer, with open APIs for OTA updates and telemetry. Real‑time performance monitoring and AI‑driven outage prediction give OEMs and IoT providers proactive network management.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Connected vehicles and industrial IoT deployments often suffer from fragmented network coverage, high latency, and unreliable service in remote or cross‑border scenarios, limiting real‑time data exchange and safety‑critical functions. Traditional single‑operator solutions cannot guarantee the seamless, high‑availability connectivity required for software‑defined vehicles and mission‑critical IoT assets.
Solution
KDDI Spherience delivers a unified connectivity platform that aggregates global cellular networks with low‑Earth‑orbit satellite links (Starlink) to provide continuous, high‑speed coverage anywhere on the planet. The service leverages eSIM/eUICC technology and software‑defined networking to dynamically steer traffic, allocate IP resources, and enforce localized quality‑of‑service policies. Integrated security controls, including a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) layer, encrypt data and monitor for anomalies in real time. An open API suite enables OEMs and IoT providers to embed connectivity management, telemetry, and OTA updates directly into their applications. Predictive analytics and network‑performance dashboards give operators visibility into latency, availability, and outage risk, allowing proactive remediation. The platform is offered as a managed service with flexible consumption‑based billing, simplifying integration and reducing total cost of ownership for global mobility solutions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are automotive OEMs and tier‑1 suppliers developing connected or software‑defined vehicles, as well as industrial IoT solution providers and enterprises that require reliable, global connectivity for remote assets such as drones, sensors, and edge devices.
Features
- Multi‑network aggregation of 5G/4G cellular and Starlink LEO satellite with automatic failover for uninterrupted service
- eSIM/eUICC provisioning and remote profile management to deliver localized carrier profiles without hardware changes
- SDN‑driven traffic steering and dynamic IP address allocation for optimal latency and bandwidth utilization
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) with end‑to‑end encryption, intrusion detection, and zero‑trust access controls
- Real‑time network performance monitoring and AI‑based outage prediction dashboards
- RESTful and FHIR‑compatible APIs for OTA firmware updates, telemetry ingestion, and service orchestration
- Service‑aware network monitoring and user‑engagement tools for funnel optimization and lifecycle management
- Plug‑and‑play Starlink hardware integration with consolidated billing and account management