Information Communications Technology

SOCIF Limited

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45 Potential

Decision Maker

Mr. Lok Haang Yuen
jason.yuen@socif.co
+852 96649906
Unit 939, 9/F, Building 19W, No. 19 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park,Pak Shek Kok,N.T.
Raw Description
Established in 2018, SOCIF is a technology start-up specialized in smart mobility IoT solutions for public organizations and private corporates. We aim at redefining and modifying transit experience for various cities and communities. Our primary market lies in the fields of logistics and transportation in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific regions. Our clients come from different sectors, including property developers, global fashion brands, universities and fleet operators. SOCIF has successfully developed solutions of Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) system and provided services to property management corporate and green minibus service providers. Furthermore, SOCIF provides tracking solutions of CO2 emission to delivery trucks for global fashion brands. | Our team has won the well-recognized HKICT Award and APICTA Award in both HK and Asia Pacific regions in 2019. SOCIF has been highly exposed to public media, news interviews and TV broadcast. Currently, SOCIF is under the incubation of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park. | Description | An AIoT solution on public transportation to enhance passenger safety and travel experience. || Product | SOCIF provides diversified smart mobility IoT solutions. For examples, we provide the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) service and Seat Vacancy Detection (SVD) service for the passenger transit vehicles. The passengers and operators can acquire massive valuable real-time transit and traffic data. We are also the software solution supplier of a number of MNCs in the fields of logistics and transportation.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

SOCIF Limited is a Hong Kong-based AIoT technology firm specializing in smart mobility and logistics solutions. Their core offerings include Real-Time Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) systems, Seat Vacancy Detection (SVD) using computer vision, and CO2 emission tracking for large-scale fleets. They operate primarily at the intersection of hardware integration (IoT) and data analytics for public transport and property management.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 45/100 (Adjacent Tech / Custom R&D)

Why this Score? SOCIF is primarily a systems integrator and software provider rather than a semiconductor or hardware manufacturer. However, their reliance on "Edge AI" hardware for transit environments creates specific engineering bottlenecks—namely thermal management of AI processors in uncooled vehicle environments and durability of optical sensors (SVD) exposed to harsh road conditions (vibration, heat, and debris). 6C's role here is to "harden" their hardware to ensure the reliability required by government and MNC contracts.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
Edge AI Thermal Management PCD Heat Spreaders SOCIF's AIoT boxes perform intensive computation (SVD/AI) in cramped vehicle cabins. Diamond's thermal conductivity (>2000 W/mK) prevents CPU/GPU throttling, ensuring real-time ETA accuracy even in HK's 35°C+ summer peaks.
Optical Sensor Durability CVD Diamond Coating (DLC/SCD) Their Seat Vacancy Detection relies on cameras. Applying a thin-film diamond coating to lens covers provides extreme scratch resistance (Mohs 10) and anti-fouling properties, reducing maintenance costs for fleet operators.
Environmental Sensing BDD Electrodes For SOCIF's logistics clients (global fashion brands) focused on ESG/CO2, 6C can provide Boron-Doped Diamond sensors for wastewater monitoring in the supply chain, expanding SOCIF's "Green" tracking portfolio.
Next-Gen Fleet Comms SCD for RF/5G High-frequency 5G/6G hardware for low-latency transit data requires SCD substrates to manage the heat of GaN-on-Diamond power amplifiers, enabling more stable V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "As SOCIF scales its AI-based Seat Vacancy Detection across transit fleets, how are you addressing the thermal degradation of Edge AI processing units when enclosed in non-climate-controlled vehicle compartments?"
  • Value Statement: "6C's diamond technology can eliminate thermal throttling in your IoT hardware and provide extreme durability for your optical sensors, ensuring your 'Smart Mobility' solutions survive the rigors of the urban transit environment with zero maintenance."