Mobike and Gemalto collaborate to bring IoT connectivity to bike-sharing services beyond China

Singapore, June 28,
2017 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security
and Mobike, world’s largest smart bike sharing platform, announced the launch
of secure internet connection for its fleet of bikes.

Gemalto’s Cinterion M2M module and Machine Identification Module (MIM™)
are embedded in the smart bike lock to transmit location data and operate the
lock remotely.  As Gemalto’s modules are pre-certified with all major
network operators worldwide, this collaboration allows Mobike to launch the
service worldwide faster and more easily, and others connected services can be
added in the future.

Mobike’s IoT based
bike-share solution allows users to conveniently locate the nearest bikes in
real time at their exact location by using a Mobike app. This is particularly
important as, unlike other bike sharing services, such IoT-based solutions can
also allow the Mobike platform to smartly monitor the health status of each
bike, manage hot spots, and distribute its fleet of bikes based on user demand
for better safety, high operation efficiency, and meeting unmet “last mile”
urban mobility needs.

Mobike’s IoT based bike-share solution allows
users to conveniently locate the nearest bikes in real time at their exact
location by using a Mobike app. This is particularly important as, unlike other
bike sharing services, such IoT-based solutions can also allow the Mobike
platform to smartly monitor the health status of each bike, manage hot spots,
and distribute its fleet of bikes based on user demand for better safety, high
operation efficiency, and meeting unmet “last mile” urban mobility needs.

“Innovation
has put us in the leading position and made us the largest smart bike-sharing
service provider in China, and the world. Our next milestone is to launch our
IoT based solution in more countries worldwide, and provide a convenient
service to commuters and contribute to a healthier lifestyle,” remarks Joe Xia, co-founder and CTO of
Mobike. “Gemalto’s
track record in delivering end-to-end secure connectivity and pre-certified
solutions help make seamless connections within the global market. Gemalto is
with us in China, and as we expanded into our first international markets –
Singapore and Manchester. Our ongoing collaboration will help Mobike’s
International expansion plans.”

“Mobike has
experienced a tremendous success in China and we feel this can be replicated in
other markets with growing demand for more convenient and
environmentally-friendly commuting,” says
Suzanne Tong-Li, SVP Greater China and Korea for Mobile Services and IoT. and
China President, Gemalto.  “Connected bikes hold huge potential for
additional mobility capabilities, such as on-demand connectivity, biometric
authentication, user-preference-based personalization services and other
mobility services.”