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 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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IoT demands greater simplification, more orchestration and the right level of security for each use case

Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research, recently had a video interview with Remi de Fouchier, the vice president of strategy, marketing and innovation at Thales’ Digital Identity and Security Business, which can be viewed here. In the interview, de Fouchier shared his response to the latest trends in IoT and highlighted how Thales

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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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TEAL and Kigen partner for initial GSMA-certified eSIM platform in the US

TEAL, the first US-based eSIM platform to be certified by the GSMA, is partnering with Kigen to make available a version of the Kigen eSIM operating system (OS) with SGP.32-ready features, preloaded with TEAL’s in-house SGP.32 cloud platforms (eIM, SM-DS). The partnership supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine-to-machine (M2M) customers that will soon transition

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Neue and Kigen offers sensor-as-a-service for IoT development

Neue announces its sensor as a service offering that integrates a security out-of-the-box from Kigen to reduce product development hurdles for companies seeking cutting-edge connectivity solutions, enabling the development of connected products. The combination of the answers that address two principal challenges faced by product designers looking to industrialise always-on, connected products, the no-code, quick

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Why do we need iSIM in the IoT market?

The landscape of SIM card technology is undergoing a shift with the emergence of iSIM (integrated SIM). In contrast to traditional eSIMs and physical SIM cards, iSIMs are virtual and embedded directly into device hardware. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is a company which plays a role in the widespread adoption of iSIM technology by providing expertise and

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G+D, Sony Semiconductor Israel launch solution for remote SIM provisioning of iSIMs

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony) are launching a commercial iSIM (integrated SIM) solution that supports remote SIM provisioning. The iSIM plays an ‘important evolutionary step’ in SIM technology, empowering simple and cost-efficient connection, deployment and essential market for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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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 advanced internet of things (IoT) connectivity, has announced an expanded partnership to support commercial deployment of iSIM (integrated subscriber identity module) for Soracom customers. Soracom has announced completion of a joint iSIM proof of concept in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony), a cellular IoT chipset provider, and Kigen.

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G+D, Sateliot announce iSIM with cellular, satellite connectivity

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and G+D subsidiary Pod Group have agreed to cooperate with Sateliot, a satellite communications network operator headquartered in Barcelona. This will enable G+D to offer users of its Internet of Things (IoT) services global coverage. Whenever a terrestrial cellular connection is unavailable, roaming to a satellite network is said to be automatic.

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Actility selects iBASIS, Sequans to deploy LTE-M solutions with eSIM, iSIM

Lexington, United States – iBASIS, a provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and Sequans Communications S.A., a developer and provider of 5G/4G chips and modules, have announced that Actility, a provider of IoT connectivity platform, has chosen iBASIS and Sequans to roll out programmable cellular IoT solutions with eSIM and iSIM.

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Sequans, Eseye debut multi-carrier iSIM solution for IoT

Paris, France. 22 February 2023 – Sequans Communications S.A., a provider of cellular IoT chips and modules, and Eseye, a provider of IoT connectivity solutions, have joined forces to deliver the universal iSIM (integrated eUICC) connectivity solution targeting the GSMA eSIM M2M standard. The solution will reduce the complexity and cost of IoT deployments providing

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Will SIM innovations turn communications management platforms into IoT springboards?

IoT connectivity resembles the final frontier for simplifying deployment of devices. Currently, the process of enabling connectivity for global devices involves needless complexity, multiple layers of lengthy administration, performance guarantees in different markets that are hard to verify, currency fluctuations and challenging-to-reach local support. REGISTER NOW FOR FREE TO READ FULL REPORT Global connectivity often

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How iSIM is helping businesses to out-think the future

How iSIM is helping businesses to out-think the future SIM innovations are seeing the traditional telecoms model of providing plastic cards replaced by software or device-based alternatives in the form of embedded and integrated SIMs (eSIM and iSIM). This move is about far more than saving money on logistics and SIM trays in devices because it

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