Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) have announced the launch of the Crossborder Co-DataBiz IoT data service platform. Particularly, the service is a collaborative platform founded on the sensing and network technologies, data analytics, business model knowledge and know-how. Moreover, the two organizations developed the service through the highly successful Traffic Counter data service.

Now commercially available, the platform enables one-stop provision of everything required to set up and operate a cross-border data collection and analysis business. Here, customers of the service gain access to all systems and functions required to collect, analyze, and act upon acquired data. This includes the sensor devices, the networks necessary for data collection, the cloud infrastructure for data utilization, and monitoring and operating systems at both the edge and the cloud.

Murata’s expertise in advanced IoT devices and IIJ’s cloud services are complementary. Thus, certified for privacy protection to APEC CBPR^*1 and European BCR^*2 approval. Security measures for data storage and utilization are ensured by Safous, IIJ’s network service providing integrated, zero-trust level 4 security.

Application Examples

This robust and secure platform complies with all relevant local laws and regulations within Southeast Asia, including aspects relating to cross-border use of acquired data. Customers can also leverage Murata’s know-how and relationships with local service providers and governments. Particularly, to customize the collection, accumulation, analysis, and visualization of their operational data.

The Co-Databiz platform suits applications such as:

• Maintenance of roads and equipment in public transportation
• Traceability management of automobile and other mobile data
• Sensing of local workers in ports and industrial areas and improving the working environment
• Soil, water, and production management in smart agriculture

Meanwhile, two early examples of customer solutions built upon the Co-Databiz platform are available. They include the Tripod Works TRac Cloud solution enables centralized management of alcohol checker measurements in the cloud via a smartphone app. Moreover, the solution also enables ID verification by transmitting photographs along with the result.

This service aim to respond to commercial driving regulations, currently in Japan and soon to become legal requirements in Thailand.

IIJ and Murata’s expertise will guarantee the security of this confidential information in accordance with local laws.

In addition, Nippon Koei and UrbanX Technologies are developing an AI solution. particularly, it automatically detects road surface damage based on images obtained from smartphones and other cameras installed in vehicles. Moreover, it displays maps and detailed road surface damage information on a management screen on the Web.

The solution enables local governments to save labor costs, improve the efficiency of road inspections and repairs, and implement preventative maintenance programs.

Notes:

• *1CBPR (Cross Border Privacy Rules): The CBPR certification system applies to the cross-border protection of personal data by corporations or organizations, indicating their compliance with the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) privacy principles in the transfer of personal data.
• *2BCRs (The Binding Corporate Rules): BCRs are documented internal rules that define the group’s personal data protection policies, written in accordance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). IIJ Group received approval for its BCRs, from the Data Protection Authority for the German state North Rhine-Westphalia in 2021.