Published:  13.12.2018

Press Release
Digita Oy and AS Levira
13.12.2018

In their
home countries, the Finnish Digita and the Estonian network operator, Levira,
run IoT networks based on LoRaWAN technology. The companies have now teamed up
to offer the use of IoT solutions based on LoRaWAN technology on both sides of
the Gulf of Finland. Companies operating in this geographic area will benefit
from the seamless network coverage enabled by such cooperation.

”We
will offer clearly achievable benefits, for example container monitoring, for
companies such as freight operators in the Gulf of Finland. Leisure boaters can
also benefit from positioning and safety solutions,” says Ari Kuukka,
Director, IoT Services, Digita. ”With regard to the IoT, Digita can offer
its complete nationwide infrastructure as a service platform for business
partners’ solutions. By joining forces with Levira, we want to extend the
availability of IoT connections in the Gulf of Finland,” continues Kuukka.

“Working
closely with partners is key in successful IoT projects and the co-operation
with Digita is a great example for that,” says Meelis Anton, Head of Network Services at Levira. “Enabling
cross-border IoT solutions will help customers from all sectors that are
relying on people or goods moving between countries, especially with such close
ties as Finland and Estonia. The IoT solutions offered by Levira enable our
customers to focus on their core business – we turn their assets into valuable
input data generators for operating more efficiently or saving costs“.

Thanks to
LoRaWAN technology, controlling the various devices connected to the IoT
network is cost-efficient and simple. Data produced by measuring sensors using
minimal energy can be transferred long distances wirelessly in the LPWA (Low
Power Wide Area) network. This enables the development of IoT services without
complicated local network or gateway solutions in buildings. Customers’ energy
efficiency, Smart City and Smart Metering projects will particularly benefit
from a network based on LoRaWAN technology.

Digita transmits radio and
television programmes to everyone living in every corner of Finland every day
of the year. We also apply the latest digital technology in order to develop
and offer versatile online television and radio services. In addition, our
service portfolio includes comprehensive IoT services based on our
comprehensive network, as well as world-class Data Center Services. Our clients
include media companies as well as mobile and broadband operators offering
first-class content.

Levira is a
digital services provider and a technology partner to companies whose business
depends on technologies and who wish to involve a professional service provider
that can offer the necessary solutions. Levira is the main TV and radio network
operator in Estonia. We run the only broadcasting network in Estonia that meets
the highest operational requirements. Levira is offering IoT solutions for
utility, real estate and transportation companies, to enable business benefits
from connecting their assets.
Levira is one of the biggest independent TV playout centres in Northern Europe.
We help local and international media companies to design TV channels and
ensure that the programs are on air 24/7 and 365 days a year. Levira transmits
programs to viewers in the Baltic States, Scandinavia and Europe, as well as Turkey
and United Arab Emirates.
In the TV production segment, we are active players in the Baltic and
Scandinavian markets and the market leader in Latvia. Levira owns three OB
vehicles for TV production.
Levira’s clients are regional and international broadcasters, IT companies and
media service providers, including Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR), Eesti
Meedia, All Media Eesti, Sony, EBU, Discovery, ATEA as well as major telecoms,
such as Telia, Tele2 and Elisa.
Levira has two shareholders: the Republic of Estonia (51%) and the French
telecom and broadcasting company TDF Group (49%).

Digita/Communications