百信金融

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Sunsea AIoT (星空电竞(集团)智能科技股份有限公司, Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 002313) is a publicly listed Chinese AIoT (Artificial Intelligence + Internet of Things) company operating a 'cloud + module + edge + terminal' strategy across three business segments. The Modules segment (Sunsea Modules, via subsidiary brands SIMCom 芯讯通 and 龙尚科技) designs and manufactures 5G, 4G LTE-A, LPWA, NB-IoT, C-V2X, and GNSS wireless communication modules, holding approximately 30% global IoT module shipment share after the 2017 acquisitions of SIMCom and 龙尚科技. The Manufacturing segment produces ICT infrastructure equipment including integrated smart cabinets, micro-station power systems, FTTx solutions, data center products, and new energy storage; its Zhuhai factory covers nearly 100,000 square meters with a 3 billion yuan annual output value target. The Communication Services segment delivers consulting, design, construction, maintenance, network optimization, and system integration to telecom operators and large enterprises.

The company's technology platform centers on the AI City Neural Center (AI城市神经中枢), an IoT sensing platform integrating devices, data, and applications; the AIoT-MICD (Mobile Intelligent Computing Device), a 1.5 TFlops GPU edge AI terminal claimed as a world-first; AI Smart Box edge video analytics products; and the Smart Community/Smart Park solution covering 14 application scenarios with 108 sub-functions. Backed by 700+ patents, 1,000+ R&D personnel, 7 R&D centers across China, and 5,000+ employees, the company maintains a global sales and service network across 180+ countries serving 10,000+ customers.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2B enterprise direct sales to telecommunications operators (China Mobile, Unicom, Telecom, and China Tower), government customers, and industrial clients via 31 China sales offices and field sales teams. The model is a mix of hardware sales (modules and equipment), professional services (network construction, integration, and maintenance), and managed IoT solutions. Major disclosed contracts include a 143.93 million yuan Jiangsu Unicom project, a 79.89 million yuan Guangdong Unicom project, and a 1.9 billion yuan Kashgar Police safe city project. The company is also a partner of Qualcomm, Ericsson, ASR/翱捷, and Unisoc for upstream chip integration, and has a strategic shareholding by state-owned Zhuhai Jiuzhou Holding Group.

Name

百信金融

Legal name

星空电竞★(集团)智能科技股份有限公司

Website

https://bxjinrong.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sunsea AIoT (星空电竞, SZSE: 002313) is a Chinese AIoT company that designs and manufactures wireless communication modules (5G/4G/NB-IoT/C-V2X/GNSS), ICT infrastructure equipment, and edge AI terminals, and delivers network construction and maintenance services to telecom operators, governments, and enterprise customers across 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AIoT Wireless Modules and Solutions

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Connectivity & Networks (5G/LPWAN/TSN/Industrial Ethernet) (IMAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC), Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems) (HDAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Wireless communication modules
• AIoT solutions
• Smart city platforms
• IoT connectivity
• Intelligent equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wireless Communication Modules: Sale of 5G, 4G, LTE-A, LPWA, C-V2X, GNSS wireless communication modules for IoT applications. Daily production capacity reaches 500K units. As the global IoT module leader, the company achieved 2017 combined revenue of approximately 467,163.88万元 with IoT business contributing 168,185.28万元 (36% of total).
2. Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of communication infrastructure equipment including data centers, smart cabinets, micro-station power systems, FTTx solutions, base station materials, and new energy products. Zhuhai factory covers nearly 100,000 square meters with annual output value of 3 billion yuan and annual tax contribution of 70 million yuan.
3. Communication Services: Provides consulting, survey and design, construction, maintenance, network optimization, system integration services. Services cover core network, transmission network, service network, wireless network, access network, value-added telecom, power, and civil engineering. Has won multiple bidding projects including 1.4+ billion yuan Jiangsu Unicom project and 79.89 million yuan Guangdong Unicom project.
4. Smart IoT Solutions: Provides comprehensive IoT solutions for smart cities, smart communities, smart parks, smart transportation, and other vertical industries. Integrates hardware, software, and platform services for end-to-end IoT deployment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The company designs, manufactures, and sells wireless communication modules (5G, 4G, LTE-A, LPWA, NB-IoT, C-V2X, GNSS) under the SIMCom and 龙尚科技 brands. It provides AIoT platforms including the AI City Neural Center IoT sensing platform, AIoT-MICD mobile intelligent computing devices, AI Box edge computing terminals, and integrated smart city/smart community/smart park solutions. It also manufactures ICT infrastructure equipment and provides end-to-end communication network services (consulting, design, construction, maintenance) for telecom operators and enterprise customers.

Product overview

星空电竞(集团)智能科技股份有限公司 operates as a comprehensive AIoT solutions provider with a '云+端' (Cloud + Terminal) strategy. The product portfolio consists of three core business segments: 星空电竞模组 (Wireless Communication Modules via SIMCom and 龙尚科技 brands), 星空电竞制造 (Smart Manufacturing including ICT infrastructure equipment, data centers, and power solutions), and 星空电竞通服 (Communication Services covering network planning, construction, and maintenance). Key products include AIoT-MICD edge computing terminals, AI城市神经中枢 IoT sensing platform, AI智盒 intelligent edge devices, and comprehensive 智慧社区/智慧园区 solutions. The company serves telecommunications operators and industries including smart city, transportation, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AIoT-MICD (Mobile Intelligent Computing Device) World's first AIoT mobile intelligent computing terminal combining AI edge computing with IoT connectivity. Features 1.5T Flops GPU processing, integrated LTE/5G module (SIM7600 LTE-Cat4), complex event processing, open gateway services, intelligent video analytics, and stream data analysis for autonomous IoT applications.
• AI City Neural Center (AI城市神经中枢) IoT sensing platform serving as the central nervous system for smart city applications. Breaks traditional silo-style application architecture by integrating devices, data, and applications through a unified middleware that connects terminals below, mediates systems in the middle, and connects applications above.
• AI Box (AI智盒) AI edge computing terminal with scene-defined functionality, effective data sensing, and secure reliability. Includes AI功能智盒 and AI算力智盒 variants for public security, smart community, and industry applications with facial recognition, behavior analysis, vehicle analysis, and video/image analytics capabilities.
• Smart Community Solution (智慧社区解决方案) Comprehensive smart community solution covering 14 application scenarios including smart access control, smart parking, smart security, smart fire protection, property management, epidemic prevention, and party building. Supports 108 sub-functions covering full community service applications.
• Smart Park Solution (智慧园区解决方案) Smart park management platform built on 5G+AI hardware platform, BIM models, and 3D geographic information for digital twin operation centers in industrial parks and commercial complexes.
• 5G/4G/LPWA Wireless Communication Modules Full-spectrum wireless communication modules including 5G (SIM8200, SIM8262, SIM8282 series), 4G LTE-A, LPWA, NB-IoT, Cat.1, C-V2X, GNSS, and smart modules. Brands include SIMCom (芯讯通) and 龙尚科技 with global market leadership and approximately 30% market share.
• Intelligent Equipment / Smart Equipment Manufacturing ICT infrastructure equipment including integrated smart cabinets, outdoor power systems, micro station power, data center solutions, FTTx solutions, base station materials, and new energy products. Zhuhai factory covers nearly 100,000 sqm with 3 billion yuan annual output value target.
• IDC Data Center Services Data center services including T3+ standard IDC facilities, operational services, and edge computing deployment. Includes Shuitian IDC project with over 300 million yuan investment in Southwest China, CQC Level A rating, Level 7 earthquake resistance, with information security level 3 protection certification.
• Communication Network Services End-to-end communication network services covering core network, transmission, business, wireless, access networks, and system integration. Services include consulting, survey and design, construction, maintenance, network optimization, and value-added telecom services.
• One-stop Developer Platform (一站式开发者平台) Enterprise-grade IoT PaaS platform enabling rapid development and deployment of secure smart products with cloud connectivity and data analytics capabilities for IoT developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Module shipments ranked #1 globally 2015-2018, maintaining global top 3 position
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Chongqing Nan'an District GovernmentmajorOthers · 26 February 2024Strategic cooperation with local government. Sunsea AIoT's Chongqing SIMCom serves as 5G industry benchmark enterprise, with over 5,000 sqm of 5G innovation laboratory. Government supports building regional headquarters base for IoT development.
• Bo Dao Co., Ltd. (波导股份)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2021Strategic cooperation for wireless communication module manufacturing. Within half a year, over 10 million modules produced with total transaction amounts continuously reaching new highs. Partnership covers 4G, LTE Cat.1, NB, GNSS, and 2G module products.
• Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (重庆邮电大学)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2021Industry-academia-research cooperation partnership. Sunsea AIoT plans to establish IoT college with the university, provide internship opportunities and management training, support curriculum development, joint research projects, and talent cultivation for IoT industry.
• Shanghai Changning District GovernmentminorOthers · 24 March 2021Government engagement for business development support. District government expressed support for Sunsea AIoT to develop in Changning area, offering policy support in finance, listing, and talent attraction.
• Qualcomm (高通)coreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2021Strategic technology partnership for 5G modules. Qualcomm provides 5G modem platforms (SDX62, SDX65, Snapdragon X55) used in Sunsea's 5G module products including SIM8200, SIM8262, SIM8282 series. Partnership enables development of industry-leading 5G communication modules.
• Ericsson (爱立信)coreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 20215G IoT strategic alliance partner. Collaboration on 5G IoT ecosystem development, providing IoT connectivity management platforms and real network terminal testing services to help domestic enterprises expand global markets.
• Ayla Networks (艾拉物联)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment in Ayla Networks and joint venture establishment in China. Ayla provides enterprise-grade IoT cloud platform services, enabling rapid development and deployment of secure smart products.
• Shanghai Communications Service (翱捷科技/ASR)majorTechnology or IntegrationDeep strategic cooperation with ASR for chip-module integration. ASR provides wireless communication chips while Sunsea provides module manufacturing and global sales reach, serving global customers with market-demanded products.
• National 3rd Research Institute of Ministry of Public SecuritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint establishment of Public Security Intelligent IoT Laboratory for AIoT security research in public security applications including comprehensive governance, emergency response, counter-terrorism, and public security.
• Unisoc (紫光国微)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation for chip development, SIM/eSIM/Super SIM cards, industrial IoT, AI, smart terminals, IoT solutions. Collaboration covers chip design, module development, terminal manufacturing, and market expansion.
• NT KDB Machinery (日本北村制作所)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture established in 2004 for outdoor integrated machine room design, production, sales and service.

Scale indicators29 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• MeiG Smart Technology: Chinese provider of 5G, LTE, NB-IoT, and smart wireless modules for IoT and automotive applications. MeiG Smart competes directly with Sunsea AIoT's SIMCom and Longshang brands in cellular modules and increasingly in smart modules with integrated edge AI.
• Fibocom Wireless: China-headquartered wireless module maker specializing in 5G, 4G, LTE, NB-IoT, and smart modules. Fibocom competes head-to-head with Sunsea AIoT's module business across automotive, smart payments, industrial, and consumer IoT segments globally.
• Quectel: China-based global leader in cellular IoT modules (5G/4G/LPWA/GNSS). Quectel directly competes with Sunsea AIoT's SIMCom and Longshang module brands in cellular modules for automotive, smart city, industrial, and consumer IoT, and has surpassed Sunsea in recent module shipment rankings.

Broad incumbents

• Telit Cinterion: Global IoT specialist offering cellular modules, connectivity plans, and IoT platforms. Telit (now Telit Cinterion after acquiring Thales's Cinterion modules business) competes with Sunsea AIoT in industrial cellular modules and end-to-end IoT solutions.
• Huawei (HiSilicon / IoT Modules): Global telecom giant with significant cellular module, IoT platform, and ICT infrastructure offerings. Huawei competes with Sunsea AIoT across wireless modules, smart city platforms, and operator-facing equipment while serving the same Chinese telecom operators.
• ZTE Corporation: Major Chinese telecom equipment vendor offering 5G networks, IoT modules, and ICT infrastructure. ZTE overlaps with Sunsea AIoT's module manufacturing and communication services segments as a broader incumbent serving the same telecom operator customers.
• Sierra Wireless: Canadian IoT solutions provider offering cellular modules, gateways, and IoT connectivity platforms. Sierra Wireless is a long-standing global incumbent in the cellular module category where Sunsea AIoT competes, particularly in industrial and enterprise IoT.
• Thales (Cinterion IoT Modules): Through its Cinterion IoT Modules business (formerly Gemalto), Thales offers cellular IoT modules, connectivity, and security. As a broader incumbent in digital security and IoT, Thales competes with Sunsea AIoT in industrial-grade modules and IoT platforms globally.

Emerging players

• Cambium Networks: Provider of fixed wireless broadband and industrial wireless networking (Wi-Fi, PTP/PTMP, private LTE/5G) for industrial and enterprise markets. Adjacent to Sunsea AIoT's industrial wireless and private connectivity ambitions, particularly in IIoT and smart city deployments.

Others

• Ericsson: Swedish telecom equipment and services giant, also a 5G IoT strategic alliance partner of Sunsea AIoT. Ericsson overlaps with Sunsea's communication services and operator-facing business as an infrastructure vendor and ecosystem partner rather than direct module competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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