Overview
By empowering drivers and fleet operators to collect, utilize, and monetize vehicle data, DIMO (Digital Infrastructure for Moving Objects) is redefining connected mobility through a decentralized, open-source ecosystem. From utilizing data to lower insurance premiums and improving drive safety, to optimizing fuel consumption to lessen cost and environmental impact, DIMO is racing toward the future of connected mobility; however, as the company expanded globally, they needed a robust and scalable connectivity solution to ensure seamless real-time data transmission from its hardware devices.
The Challenge
DIMO faced a critical challenge: ensuring consistent and reliable cellular connectivity for its vehicle-connected devices. With real-time GPS tracking, diagnostics, and secure data-sharing at the core of its offering, any connectivity failure could impact user experience and adoption. Additionally, as DIMO expanded into diverse geographic regions, maintaining high uptime and low-latency performance across its network became increasingly complex.
When selecting a connectivity partner, DIMO prioritized global coverage, ease of integration, performance reliability, and the ability to support a high volume of data-intensive IoT devices. Flexibility in managing data plans and scaling operations was also essential.
The Solution
To address these challenges, DIMO partnered with KORE Wireless to integrate KORE Super SIM into its vehicle-connected devices, including the DIMO AutoPi and LTE R1. These devices, which plug into a vehicle’s OBD2 port, leverage KORE’s secure and seamless connectivity to transmit telemetry data, GPS location, and diagnostic codes to the DIMO network in real time.
With KORE’s industry expertise and flexible connectivity management tools, DIMO ensured its users could rely on uninterrupted data flow, enhancing the overall user experience and enabling the seamless earning of DIMO Rewards through network participation.
Real-World Use Cases & Benefits
DIMO’s solutions are actively transforming how vehicle data is utilized across various sectors. Some key use cases include:
- Fleet Management Optimization: Fleet operators use DIMO-enabled devices to monitor vehicle health, fuel efficiency, and driver behavior in real time. This data helps reduce maintenance costs, improve safety, and extend vehicle lifespan.
- Insurance & Risk Assessment: Insurance providers leverage DIMO’s telematics data to offer usage-based policies. Drivers who exhibit safe driving behaviors can receive lower premiums.
- Consumer Vehicle Insights: Individual car owners gain access to real-time diagnostics, predictive maintenance alerts, and vehicle tracking, giving them greater control over their cars’ performance and longevity.
- EV Charging Optimization: Electric vehicle (EV) owners use DIMO’s network to optimize charging times based on energy demand and availability, ensuring efficient energy use and cost savings.
The Results
- 99%+ connectivity uptime across devices
- Low-latency data transmission for real-time vehicle tracking and diagnostics
- Plug-and-play connectivity accelerating fleet operator onboarding
- 18,000 LTE-enabled devices deployed in vehicles
- $6M+ in hardware sales
With KORE’s support, DIMO has not only improved data reliability but has also strengthened user trust in its ecosystem. Developers building on DIMO’s open platform can now create more sophisticated mobility applications, enhancing the connected vehicle experience.
Customer Testimonial
“KORE has been instrumental in helping us scale the DIMO Network by providing reliable and flexible cellular connectivity. Their Super SIM technology ensures that every DIMO device delivers real-time, secure data transmission, empowering drivers and developers worldwide.”
— Yevgeny Khessin, Co-Founder of DIMO & CTO of Digital Infrastructure Inc.
Conclusion
Through its partnership with KORE, DIMO has successfully addressed the challenges of real-time vehicle data connectivity, ensuring that drivers, fleet operators, and developers can fully leverage the power of a decentralized mobility network. As DIMO continues to grow, KORE remains a key enabler in the company’s mission to transform connected mobility.
