Convida Wirelss was formed in 2013 as a joint venture between Sony Corporation of America® and InterDigital®.

In the years since OneM2M hit the market, personnel and subject matter experts from Convida have been elected to numerous key positions such as chair, vice chair, and rapporteur. These roles are essential for influencing the development of the OneM2M specifications.

The filing of a Service Layer Patent signified Convida's contribution to the innovation and development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

This move was a strategic effort to strengthen their standing in the IoT industry and protect their innovations, laying the groundwork for future development and commercial success.

Enabling Cloud Service Providers to enter the PaaS market allowed Convida Wireless to leverage its technology in a way that supports more comprehensive cloud solutions, fostering innovation and expanding business opportunities for CSPs within the burgeoning cloud services industry.

The OneTRANSPORT Data Marketplace is an innovative platform that facilitates the sharing and monetization of transport and related data across various stakeholders. It is designed to support smart city initiatives by enabling the integration, access, and use of diverse data sets from different sources.

The OneTRANSPORT Data Marketplace plays a pivotal role in advancing data-driven decision-making in urban environments, supporting the development of smarter, more connected cities.

The oneM2M R-1 Technical Specification, also known as the initial release of oneM2M's technical standards, was published in February 2015. This specification set the foundational framework for enabling machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT). It aimed to provide a standardized approach that ensures interoperability among IoT devices and systems across different industries and sectors.

By entering the IoT PaaS market, Convida's CSPs could offer more specialized and accessible platform services to businesses. This helped in accelerating IoT adoption by providing an easier pathway for companies to develop, deploy, and manage IoT solutions without needing extensive technical infrastructure.

This move also allowed CSPs under Convida to enhance their cloud services by integrating IoT capabilities. This not only diversifies their product offerings but also meets the growing demand for integrated IoT solutions that can manage vast data inputs and real-time analytics.

By enabling CSPs to deliver IoT PaaS, Convida positions itself and its partners at the forefront of technology innovation. This leadership in IoT further attracts customers and partners looking for cutting-edge solutions.

IoT PaaS can open new revenue streams for CSPs through various business models, including subscription-based services, usage-based pricing, and value-added services. This diversification is crucial for growth in the dynamic tech industry.

Entering the IoT PaaS market fosters a richer ecosystem of developers, vendors, and business customers, all contributing to and benefiting from a platform that supports wide-ranging IoT applications.

The Chordant platform focuses on enabling Internet of Things (IoT) services, which are crucial for managing and analyzing the vast amount of data generated by connected devices. This launch signifies a substantial advancement in providing robust, scalable IoT services.

Chordant's platform was designed to facilitate smart solutions across various sectors such as transportation, smart cities, and industry. By providing a unified platform, Chordant helps integrate diverse IoT applications and data, enhancing efficiency and enabling more sophisticated management and analytics capabilities.

The launch of the Chordant Service Platform enables the business to tap into new markets and opportunities. It opens up possibilities for collaboration and partnership with other technology providers and expands the potential customer base to those looking to implement IoT solutions.

The 3GPP SA6 group focuses on defining service layer technologies, which is a critical aspect of advancing mobile communication systems. This initiative is part of the broader efforts by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to develop and maintain specifications for telecommunications networks, including those that support mobile broadband services like LTE and 5G. 

SA6 works on creating standardized service layer technologies that ensure compatibility and interoperability between different telecommunications equipment and services. This standardization is crucial for enabling seamless communication across diverse devices, networks, and services worldwide.


The service layer specifications laid out by SA6 are particularly important for the evolution of 5G networks and beyond. They help in harnessing the full potential of 5G capabilities, including ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) and massive machine type communications (mMTC), which are foundational for future technologies.

The work of SA6 ensures that various network functions and services can work together seamlessly across different parts of the network and even across different network operators. This interoperability is key to achieving global mobile connectivity and service continuity.

The substantial growth in the PaaS market underscores the widespread adoption of cloud technology and the shift towards more agile, scalable, and cost-efficient computing solutions.

Companies are leveraging PaaS for its ability to provide a range of development tools, middleware, database management, business analytics, and more—all without the overhead of managing the underlying hardware and software layers.

Convida Wireless's 150th service layer patent filing was significant as it pertains to their Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Service Layer.

This patent is crucial because it simplifies the integration and management of various M2M applications by providing a uniform interface, regardless of the underlying third-party services.

This uniformity is vital for ensuring seamless communication and interoperability among different IoT devices and platforms, thus facilitating a more robust and efficient IoT ecosystem.