IoT moves to large deployments

The IoT market is set for continued robust growth up to 2030, writes Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research. According to Statista, almost 30 billion IoT devices are expected to be connected by 2030, up from nearly ten billion in 2020 – a CAGR of nearly 12% over the decade. This includes both

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Navigating the next horizon of SIM technology

With that, we come to the end of this riveting exploration into the evolution of the SIM card. From the format-one SIM cards that resembled credit cards, to the embedded and integrated SIM cards of our future, we have come a long way from the days when the whole device had to fit into your

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Part 8 – Remote SIM Provisioning

Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) stands as a transformative development in telecommunications, reshaping how devices connect to and interact with mobile networks. This technology builds upon the advancements of traditional SIM, eSIM and eUICC technologies, offering an innovative approach to managing mobile network subscriptions. RSP enables users and devices to connect to any network provider remotely,

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Part 7 – iSIM Technology

Integrated SIM (iSIM) technology emerges as the latest advancement in the realm of telecommunications, pushing the boundaries of integrated connectivity further than ever before. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessors, including the traditional SIM, eSIM, and eUICC technologies, iSIM represents a significant leap towards more efficient, secure, and streamlined mobile and IoT device

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Part 6 – eUICC Technology

Embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) technology represents a significant leap forward in the evolution of SIM card capabilities, setting a new standard for flexibility, efficiency and global connectivity. As an advanced form of embedded SIM (eSIM), eUICC technology offers the dynamic ability to manage multiple network profiles and switch between them remotely, without the

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The evolution of SIM cards in 8 parts

Buried beneath a buzzing smartphone, sim cards are still keeping us connected – and safe In the turbulent world of telecoms, there is still one thing that’s stood the test of time – the sim card. While the most common components of a phone have undergone radical transformations ever since their humble beginnings, the accelerating

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floLIVE, Kigen, Protahub collaborate to offer local IoT connectivity in Turkey

floLIVE, Kigen and Protahub have concluded the requisite procedures to offer localised connectivity services in Turkey. floLIVE is now offering local cellular IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity in Turkey to its global customers through a single global SKU (stock keeping unit).

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eSIM vs. iSIM: Comprehensive comparison and key differences explained

iSIM and eSIM are both technologies related to the SIM cards used in mobile devices, but they serve different purposes and have different characteristics. Here’s a breakdown of the differences between the two.

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Soracom adds industrial SIM to IoT SIM, eSIM portfolio

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, announced that it has added an industrial grade SIM card to its portfolio of IoT SIM and eSIM solutions. With this addition, Soracom now offers both standard and industrial-grade eSIMs and SIM cards, as well as iSIM capability.

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Sierra Wireless debuts Smart Connectivity Premium with eUICC capabilities

Sierra Wireless, a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation and an IoT solutions provider, has announced introduction of Smart Connectivity Premium with eUICC capabilities, and extended connectivity coverage in the United States.

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Cellular connectivity complexity hampers global enterprise IoT

Among the countless surveys covering the IoT ecosystem today, many will highlight how customers experience challenges related to connectivity for their deployments and that these challenges often result in the projects’ failure. Kaleido Intelligence felt that this particular area needed to be addressed. The result of this was the largest enterprise survey to date, with

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Telit to feature mobile network operator’s local native IoT profile on its NExTPlus eUICC SIM

Irvine, United States – Telit, a global provider in the internet of things (IoT), announces it is broadening its connectivity offering by adding a service provider’s local native IoT profile to its eUICC-compliant NExTPlus SIM. This allows IoT customers to overcome permanent roaming restrictions by zero-touch switching between the Telit network, NExT, and local MNO profiles from

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Why iSIM is providing scalable trust for IoT

Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research, interviews Laurent Leloup, the product line manager, and Stephane Quetglas, the marketing director, of Thales DIS (Digital Identity & Security) to understand how integrated SIM (iSIM) technology has been developing and what it enables in IoT. 

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GPS SmartSole powered by ENO ONE helps address healthcare wanderers

Wandering is a serious problem for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and also affects a lot of children with autism. There are estimated to be 55 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, while an estimated 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism. 60% of people with dementia will wander at

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Simplicity, scale and security accompany coverage and control on IoT organisations’ target list as the mass market arrives

As the IoT industry continues to accelerate, deployment volumes are growing rapidly bringing greater complexity and putting previously minor challenges under the magnifying glass. George Malim, the managing editor of IoT Now, interviews David Traynor, head of Operations at Velos, to understand how IoT organisations can mitigate their growing pains while achieving greater simplification and

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Can we realise the promise of IoT, and tame the complexity? Yes, says Eseye

Massive IoT is on a long journey that is yet to reach its destination. Early deployments have barely scratched the surface of the opportunity and we’re still waiting for tens of billions of IoT connections and more importantly the value they create to arrive. Excess complexity, weak standardisation, geographical fragmentation, and different technologies have all

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