From factory floor to cloud
Factories in the Netherlands are becoming more intelligent. Industrial IoT is emerging as the foundation of contemporary manufacturing, whether it be through automated supply chains, networked machinery, or predictive maintenance. However, many teams find it difficult to get those systems up and running.
A smooth deployment frequently devolves into a tangle of SIM contracts, network outages, and operational hold-ups. Does that sound familiar?
Let's examine the factors that are genuinely impeding deployments and how progressive Dutch manufacturers are slicing through the clutter to connect more quickly.
Where industrial IoT gets messy
It usually starts with a few devices. Then a few more. Before long, you’re dealing with thousands, each one needing secure, stable connectivity. That’s when the cracks begin to show:
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You're juggling different SIM vendors, contracts, and data plans.
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Some devices lose signal and you don’t find out until the numbers stop reporting.
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Activating or suspending SIMs takes hours, or worse, tickets.
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Expanding to a new site or country means starting from scratch with connectivity.
These aren’t edge cases. They’re everyday headaches for many Dutch manufacturing teams.
Talk to an expert about your industrial IoT deployment in the Netherlands.
What simplicity really looks like
The manufacturers staying ahead aren't the ones with the biggest teams—they're the ones who’ve made their IoT connectivity simple. Here’s how:
One SIM that works everywhere
No more guessing which SIM works in which region. A global SIM that’s ready to go right out of the box—whether you’re deploying in Eindhoven, Emmen, or Essen—takes the complexity out of rollout.
Everything in one place
A solid IoT connectivity management platform (CMP) lets you see everything at a glance. Usage, performance, device status—no more flying blind or relying on spreadsheets. Need to connect your SIM data in to your own systems? With a API ready CMP you can do just that to incorporate your IoT connectivity status with the rest of your operational data.
Smarter data handling
Instead of assigning data per SIM, everything flows through a shared pool. All your SIMs with one pool of shared data means better control, fewer overage fees, and no more inactive SIMs quietly burning through costs.
Read more about IXT Global Data Pool.
Remote provisioning
With eSIMs and OTA tools, there's no need to physically touch the device, or ship SIMs across borders. You can push new profiles or suspend a device from your desk.
Why it matters
Let’s be honest, connectivity often gets treated like an afterthought. But when it's done right, it makes everything else move faster:
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Devices go live in minutes, not weeks.
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Support teams spend less time chasing connection issues.
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Adding new markets is just a policy change, not a project.
In a sector where time-to-market and uptime matter, that flexibility is worth a lot.
A few ways to make it easier
Whether you're rolling out 100 sensors or 10,000 connected machines, these steps help simplify the process:
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Use a single SIM provider that covers all your regions.
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Choose a CMP that gives real-time visibility and lets you group, filter, and manage at scale.
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Set alerts for things like inactivity or unexpected usage spikes.
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Look for API support if you want to integrate SIM management into your own systems.
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Start with data pooling if you're deploying at scale—it’s often more cost-effective than fixed bundles.
In most factories, the challenge isn’t getting devices, it’s getting them connected without the whole system turning into a tangle of support tickets and manual tasks. If you’re trying to scale fast, those inefficiencies add up quickly.
The good news? Connectivity doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools, it becomes something your team barely has to think about, leaving more time to focus on the things that actually move the business forward.
