UnaBiz launched Sub0G programme targeting supply chain and logistics
UnaBiz has announced the launch of the Sub0G programme, a subcategory of the Sigfox 0G protocol designed to deliver ultra-cost-efficient and massive-scale IoT applications, beginning with the supply chain and logistics sector.
The programme is a market-driven initiative that addresses customer challenges in asset tracking and inventory management and aligns with sustainability objectives, regulatory requirements, and ESG reporting frameworks such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
The Sub0G programme targets the global returnable packaging market by aiming at cost-efficient, entry-level returnable and short-lived assets, including cardboard boxes for valuables, wooden pallets, plastic crates, plastic pallets and roller cages – tapping into a massive market, with over 155 million KLT industrial plastic crates alone.
The programme ensures tracking insights even without pinpoint location accuracy, driving efficiency in large-scale IoT operations.
As businesses seek large-scale data for AI-driven decisions, Sub0G’s approach sets a new benchmark for sustainable and efficient IoT operations by simplifying networks, devices, and chipsets with machine learning-enabled services, eliminating the need for BLE or RFID infrastructure and enabling precise, reliable data collection for advanced analytics.
In an example, Linxens is contributing advanced roll-to-roll manufacturing to the Sub0G programme, with the capacity to produce millions of flexible labels every year to enable Sigfox 0G technology.
“The integration of Sigfox into our flexible label solutions presents a remarkable opportunity to redefine power efficiency and scalability in IoT. This innovation addresses massive-volume use cases such as industrial inventory management, transforming them with unparalleled cost and energy efficiency,” said Laurent Coussonnet, Strategy and Partnerships Global Director of Linxens.
NXP is one of the first collaborators to joing the Sub0G programme.
“NXP has been a long-standing supporter of Sigfox 0G technology, and we are thrilled to collaborate with UnaBiz in their new Sub0G programme, a collaborative effort that brings together best-in-class players to unlock the full potential of massive IoT applications starting with our OL series chipset. We’re excited to be part of this journey,” said Markus Staeblein, Senior Vice President of NXP.
Zinergy will provide lithium-free, environmentally safe, non-toxic printed batteries for the Sub0G programme. “Our partnership with UnaBiz’s Sub0G programme underscores our commitment to greener, more energy-efficient battery solutions for the future of IoT,” said Pritesh Hiralal, CEO and Co-Founder of Zinergy in Europe. “We aim to optimise device performance by tailoring the battery design and capacity to minimise wastage and environmental impact.”
Key pillars of the Sub0G programme:
- Tier 1 industrial collaboration: Collaborations with Linxens, NXP Semiconductors, and Zinergy to deliver innovative, ultra-low-cost devices ensuring scalable, frugal solutions like smart labels
- AI and ML integration: Advanced geolocation services like Sigfox Atlas reduce reliance on expensive electronics, providing cost-effective alternatives to BLE and RFID with greater efficiency and scalability
- Sustainable power solutions: Lithium-free energy sources ensure responsible disposal and minimised environmental impact. The programme emphasises low-power designs that outperform traditional technologies in cost and ecological footprint
“The Sub0G programme represents a new chapter for Sigfox 0G technology, combining sustainability, cost efficiency, innovation, and scalability. Backed by software-driven radio networks and advanced cloud services, it enables sustainable IoT deployments. Our programme fosters strategic partnerships to advance cost and energy-efficient IoT solutions, enabling net-positive digital transformation. We invite organisations to collaborate on shaping sustainable and effective IoT strategies,” concluded Alexis Susset, Group CTO of UnaBiz.
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