Gomibo Platforms, Odido, and Hansen Technologies Secure Funding from Dutch Growth Fund for Groundbreaking 6G Monetisation Project

GRONINGEN / THE NETHERLANDS, FEBRUARY 21 - Dutch telecom provider Odido, Hansen Technologies, TNO and Gomibo Platforms are proud to announce that they have successfully secured funding from the National Growth Fund. The companies have joined forces in a pioneering project aimed at monetising 6G technology.

The project is part of the Future Network Services (FNS) programme in the Netherlands, which recently received funding of over 61 million euros from the National Growth Fund. These funds are available until 2030 and will be used to heavily invest in 6G innovations that are expected to significantly boost the Dutch economy in the future.

A paradigm shift in the telco industry
The introduction of 6G is of great importance. The technology has the potential to drastically change the way we use technologies and communicate with each other. 6G will therefore play a great role in the further digitalisation and connectivity of our society. Good to know is that the full potential of 5G will only be available somewhere in the summer of 2024. Nevertheless, it is still important wo work on the introduction of 6G (expected to go live in 2030). That is because 6G has a lot of advantages compared to 5G. This is due to a lack of innovation within the systems used by telecom operators to monetise telecom products and services. Telecom companies have been constrained by existing legacy systems limited in their ability to support the creation and distribution of various 5G products and services. This limitation has resulted in high operational costs for telcos seeking to monetise 5G, and obstacles to innovate, particularly in the area of IoT. The lack of monetisation of 5G is a global challenge for many telcos and associated industries, slowing down innovation in IoT and economic growth.

Recognising the inevitable progression towards 6G communications networks, Gomibo Platforms, Odido, TNO and Hansen Technologies are taking proactive measures to overcome these challenges. The collaboration aims to anticipate and invest in 6G distribution channels, paving the way for effectively monetising the transformative potential of 6G.

Gomibo’s commerce platform for telcos
At the forefront of this initiative is Gomibo's innovative 6G commerce—a strategic solution designed to empower telcos with a versatile and efficient distribution network for 6G products and services. Jeroen Doorenbos, co-founder of Gomibo Platforms, states: “By leveraging this omnichannel approach, we aim to provide telcos with the tools needed to utilise the full potential of 6G. We are proud to be a part of this project and strive to give everyone easy access to the digital world, regardless of where in the world they are located. By investing in future-proof distribution channels, we ultimately want to reduce operational costs for telcos and, as a result, enable end users to innovate freely in the ever-growing Internet of Things landscape.”

Enabling commercial agility with Hansen
In today's rapidly evolving communications landscape, the key to success in a future 6G world lies in the ability to create a commercially agile operating model. Legacy architectures often hinder CSPs from fully embracing the potential of 5G and preparing for the advancements of 6G. Brian Cappellani, Vice President technology strategy at Hansen states: “By leveraging Hansen's Suite for communications, technology, and media, CSPs can break free from the constraints of outdated models, enabling efficient experimentation and the rapid deployment of innovative offerings. We are proud to lead the charge, together with Gomibo, Odido and TNO, towards a future where telecom operators can match the pace of modern “techcos”, driving profitability and delivering exceptional value to customers."

About Odido
Odido believes that everyone should be able to participate in a pleasant and safe way with the technology of today and tomorrow. Because technology is part of our lives, but we also know how important the human aspect is. So at Odido, it is not the technology that is central, but rather the people. Odido is the network for everyone. With around eight million customers, is one of the larger telecom providers in the Netherlands. For people and for businesses. Odido is active in the market not only with Odido but also with Simpel, Ben and Tele2 Thuis.

About Hansen Technologies
ASX-registered Hansen Technologies, is a global provider of software and services to the communications, energy, and water industries. Hansen serves hundreds of customers in more than 80 countries with its award-winning Hansen Suite of software.

About Gomibo Platforms
Gomibo Platforms, part of the Gomibo Group, is a company specialising in Software as a Service in the telecom industry. Clients are German provider Freenet and award-winning Dutch telco retailer Belsimpel. The Gomibo Group was founded in 2008.

About the National Growth Fund
With the National Growth Fund, de Dutch government provides financing to companies and projects that have a high potential for structural and durable economic growth. The two fields targeted are knowledge development and research and development and innovation.

About Future Network Services
Future Network Services (FNS) aims for a leading international position for the Netherlands in 6G. We facilitate innovation in 6G networks and applications, and we enable a close cooperation between companies, knowledge institutes and the government. We will also boost the Dutch economy and contribute to social issues around healthcare, mobility and energy.