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 3 – Micro-SIM (3FF)

Continuing evolution and miniaturisation of mobile devices required a reduction in SIM card sizes, which were later replaced by the Micro-SIM or 3FF (Third Form Factor) SIM card at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. The micro-SIM was introduced with the smartphone revolution as enhanced and more powerful mobile devices were

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Part 2 – Mini-SIM (2FF)

When the telecoms industry went mobile, there was a huge leap between the first generation of cards and the mini-SIM, or 2FF (Second Form Factor) SIM card. As mobile phones shrank in size and increased in functionality, and when smartphones started replacing desktop computers, the SIM size needed a matching makeover. The first generation of

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Part 1 – First-generation SIM cards (1FF)

The telecommunications industry will never be the same again. SIM cards celebrate 20 years of the mobile revolution with the true story of the 1FF First-Generation SIM. From its very precise origins to its odds-defying characteristics, the 1FF SIM rightly warrants its designation as ‘The Mother of All SIMs’.

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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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thyssenkrupp and Microsoft turbo-boost digitalisation of global elevator industry

thyssenkrupp Elevator expects to have about 28,000 additional elevators connected to its cloud-based predictive maintenance solution MAX in Brazil, as the region joins the global MAX network. The network now covers markets that account for approximately 30% of all elevators worldwide.

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What to expect from IoT platforms in 2018

With increased value provided by edge computing to security improvements with Blockchain integration, IoT platforms across the board are just starting to get sexy. The intelligent digital mesh is evolving and enterprises today are paying attention to the disruption and impact on business operations now and soon on the horizon.

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Huawei launches 5G microwave bearer solution to help operators evolve their networks towards 5G

At the Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF 2017) in Hangzhou, Huawei launched its 5G microwave bearer solution. Featuring 10 Gbit/s-to-site, smooth evolution, and flexible O&M, it supports 5G application scenarios, helping operators manage future challenges in 5G bearer networks.

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Smart home will drive Internet of Things to 50 billion devices, says Strategy Analytics

The Internet of Things continues to expand rapidly, and the smart home will be one of the keys to further growth through the 2020’s, according to new research from Strategy Analytics.

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16 Additional Industry Innovators Sign on to Support IoT Evolution Expo

TMC and Crossfire Media have announced that 16 new IoT companies will be exhibiting at IoT Evolution Expo, held January 25-28, 2016 at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, USA.  The event will present case studies, demos, specialist sessions and events, which explore how to best utilise and implement IoT solutions that drive measurable

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