Internet of Things (IoT) Practice

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Everyone is talking about IoT. Zones is deploying IoT.

Zones is the recognized IoT leaderZones has built an IoT practice based on a proven methodology, which has established us as a leader in our industry.

As Cisco has been at the forefront of IoT, Zones has become a go-to partner. Zones is a Cisco Gold Certified Partner and one of two U.S. partners to hold an Advanced IoT Specialization in Connected Safety and Security and in Manufacturing.

Zones has an established Internet of Things (IoT) practice with a dedicated and experienced team that holds advanced technical certifications, and understands the technologies and best practices that power IoT transformation. Zones has an established partner ecosystem, and is Cisco’s partner of choice in the IoT space. This has positioned Zones ahead of the competition, as we are working with customers on successful IoT projects that are delivering impactful ROI.

The Internet of Things is at the center of a powerful technology revolution. Barely a blip on the radar two years ago, IoT is practically a full-fledged industry itself. Former Cisco CEO, John Chambers, believes that IoT will create $19 trillion in economic benefit and value over the next decade.

Gartner estimates that IoT product and service providers will generate incremental revenue exceeding $300 billion in 2020. IDC forecasts that the world-wide market for IoT solutions will grow to $7.1 trillion in 2020. Fueling these numbers are estimates from technology market intelligence companies such as ABI Research, which forecasts the number of active wireless connected devices to be 40.9 billion in 2020.

To provide a complete solution, Zones has developed a unified IoT partner ecosystem to provide customers with specific IoT products and solutions – from sensors that monitor energy, building temperatures, and lighting to door hinges, locks, and cameras for access control and video surveillance. Our software partners are contributing data management and analytics software applications, which help customers achieve better business outcomes and open up possibilities for new business opportunities.

Our dedicated IoT practice focuses on integrating intelligent infrastructures and developing a core set of technologies that enable solutions including:

> Intelligent building management

> Physical security

> Access control

> Fleet management

ZONES KEY FACTS> 2014 revenue of $1.4 billion

> Global sales reach

> Partner of choice of many Fortune 1000 companies

> Dedicated IoT practice

> Early mover in IoT market with completed success stories

> Cisco Partner of the Year for Solution Innovation (2015)

> Cisco Partner of the Year for U.S. National Solution Excellence (2015)

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> Data analytics

> Energy management

> Location tracking

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Internet of Things (IoT) Practice

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Thriving IoT practice in placeZones is fully committed to IoT, and is actively supporting it by making significant investments in a nationwide network of IT professionals.

Zones IoT practice solution specialists and solution engineers consult, collaborate, and implement projects based on their specialized knowledge and significant experience in multiple solution areas.

Zones implements a proven methodology with a prescriptive approach that achieves accelerated ROI:

• Focused strategy sessions where we work with customers to develop a long-term strategy

• IoT readiness workshops to assess the current environment and define specific projects

• Proof of concept implementation to confirm that results meet long-term objectives

• Implementation of foundational connectivity along with the first solution and devices

• Deployment of additional phased solutions improving capabilities to achieve additional objectives

• Lifecycle support and continual process improvement

Our comprehensive services and support network along with our extensive IoT solution portfolio enables Zones to deliver a strategic IoT framework across the enterprise and provide relevant solutions spanning multiple market segments and industries such as real estate, oil and gas, electric utilities, manufacturing/distribution, finance, transportation, and healthcare.

Proven track recordZones’ early investment in an IoT practice set us apart from other solution providers who are now jumping on the bandwagon. We have already deployed successful IoT solutions that have delivered ROI to customers.

Del Papa Distributing

> 18-month ROI

> 18 percent increase in productivity over last three years

> 27 percent decrease in energy usage over the last three years

Pennzoil Place

> $3 million in savings over three years

> 51 percent decrease in energy costs, and still improving

With the successful completion of projects like these, Zones is turning information into actions and actionable data that create new capabilities, richer experiences, and unprecedented economic opportunity for businesses and individuals.

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)Zones has a significant advantage when working with utilities, government agencies, and organizations that have supplier diversity initiatives.

Zones is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) under the guidelines of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), and we have been a Corporate Plus® Member since 2005.