A Singapore-based Internet of Things (IoT) company – Ampotech, specializing in smart building and energy intelligence solutions, has officially joined the DOCOMO 5G Open Partner Program, an initiative led by Japanese telecommunications giant NTT DOCOMO, INC. The partnership marks an important milestone for Ampotech as it continues to expand its role in the global Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem and prepares its technology for next-generation 5G connectivity.

Ampotech was invited by Docomo to become part of its rapidly growing 5G Open Partner ecosystem, which includes more than 2,000 organizations worldwide. These partners span industries such as telecommunications, smart cities, manufacturing, mobility, and building technology—all collaborating to explore and develop real-world applications ahead of the widespread deployment of 5G networks.

Powering Smart Buildings with Internet of Things (IoT)

Ampotech develops next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) power monitoring solutions designed for commercial and industrial buildings. Its technology enables facility owners and operators to gain real-time visibility into electricity consumption, identify hidden energy waste, and detect operational issues at the level of individual equipment or specific spaces within a building.

By combining high-resolution data collection with advanced analytics, Ampotech’s solutions support smarter energy management, improved operational efficiency, and more informed decision-making across complex facilities such as offices, retail spaces, factories, and industrial sites.

At the core of Ampotech’s offering is its proprietary hardware, which integrates edge computing and embedded security features. These devices rely heavily on reliable, high-performance wireless networks to transmit large volumes of data securely and continuously—making the evolution of 5G especially relevant to Ampotech’s roadmap.

Why 5G Matters for Smart Building IoT

Unlike battery-powered sensors with limited data throughput, Ampotech’s devices are not power-constrained and operate at high sampling rates. This enables the collection of large, high-resolution datasets that support equipment-level analytics, anomaly detection, and deeper operational insights across commercial and industrial buildings. By capturing granular electricity usage data in real time, facility owners and managers can better understand how individual assets and specific spaces perform, identify inefficiencies, and respond proactively to operational issues.

“With our high sampling rates, we are able to generate large volumes of data that unlock much deeper, equipment-specific insights,” said William Temple, Co-founder of Ampotech. “The advanced capabilities of 5G networks—including higher bandwidth, lower latency, and improved reliability—are extremely exciting for internet of things (IoT) applications in smart buildings. We look forward to leveraging NTT Docomo’s resources, expertise, and testing environments as we prepare our solutions for the next generation of wireless connectivity.”

DOCOMO 5G Open Partner Program

The DOCOMO 5G Open Partner Program provides global companies and organizations with access to the latest 5G technology insights, verification environments, and collaborative workshops. Partners can test and validate their solutions in real-world conditions, accelerating the development of innovative services built on 5G infrastructure.

As part of this initiative, Docomo has expanded its global footprint by opening verification and testing centers outside Japan. One of the most notable additions is its 5G Open Lab in Guam, complementing several existing 5G Open Labs across Japan. These facilities enable partners like Ampotech to experiment with emerging use cases and ensure their Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are ready for global deployment.

About Ampotech

Ampotech is a Singapore-based Internet of Things (IoT) company specializing in the collection and analysis of electricity usage data from the built environment. Its hardware and software solutions provide real-time visibility into energy consumption across spaces and equipment, offering simple installation and seamless wireless connectivity.

Ampotech’s large-scale, high-resolution data has been used by companies in commercial real estate, retail, and oil & gas to identify energy efficiency opportunities, enable remote asset monitoring, and uncover valuable business insights from operational and activity patterns.

Learn more at www.ampotech.com.

References

• https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190326005442/en/DOCOMO-Expand-5G-Trials-Overseas-Partners
• https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2018/1129_00.html