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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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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Transatel enters into IoT satellite connectivity deal with Stellar, Skylo, Sateliot

Transatel, a subsidiary of NTT, has forged agreements with satellite operators Stellar, Skylo, and Sateliot. The move will embed broadband and narrowband non-terrestrial (NTN) connectivity to its cellular capabilities: narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), LTE-M, 2G, 3G, LTE (long-term evolution), 5G NSA (non-standalone) and 5G SA (standalone).

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How eSIMs are securing paths to new revenues in smart metering

Smart metering of water, gas and electricity are to play a vital role in how utilities and energy grid players modernise, enhance sustainability and improve customer service. The key to achieving these outcomes boils down to timely, accurate and secure data to meet the demand for energy efficiently, write James Moar and Steffen Sorrell from

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Shengyang Electronics joins HomeGrid Forum bringing G.hn knowledge of Industrial M2M and IoT use cases

Nuremberg, Germany. 20 June 2022 – HomeGrid Forum has welcomed Shengyang Electronics as its latest member at the Embedded World event in Nuremberg. The Chinese RF specialists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience of G.hn technologies and how they can be applied for M2M and IoT use cases. It is expected that the company’s

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The Internet of Things equation: IT + OT = Success

As an IT company, Oracle might have a lot of credibility with over 400,000 customers. However, when working with customers on Internet of Things (IoT) engagements in Industrial Automation (IA), it’s very typical for them to wonder why I’m there, says Dave Hofert. While we do have products such as Java that run on devices, a lot of our

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Workz claims its consumer eSIM platform is the first certified in the cloud

Mobile IoT solutions provider, Workz Group announced that it is the first eSIM provider to be awarded the GSMA certification for its consumer eSIM management platform as a cloud-based delivery. Workz received the certification under the GSMA’s Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) to offer both consumer and M2M/IoT eSIM management services with data hosted at Microsoft

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TT Electronics selected as hardware partner to Telenor IoT

TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance-critical applications, announced that it has been selected as hardware partner to Telenor, a communications and IoT provider ranked among the top 10 IoT operators globally and the top three in Europe.

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M2M connections to exceed 1.6bn by 2024, driven by embedded SIM adoption says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global number of cellular M2M connections will reach 1.6 billion by 2024; rising from 596 million in 2019. This is a growth of 165% over the next 5 years.

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Cellular IoT connectivity? African operator MTN delivers it ‘out of the box’

With 17 mobile networks across Africa, operator MTN has been partnering with Eseye for a few years. This has now led MTN to join the AnyNet Federation, created by Eseye to grow cellular services scalably on AWS Cloud.

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Mobile network operator forges partnership with CSP to deliver global IoT cloud solution

Eseye, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) services, is partnering with African mobile network operator (MNO) MTN. MTN has joined forces with Eseye and the AnyNet Federation, a new association of MNOs established to meet the complex management and enhanced resilience requirements of the rapidly expanding global M2M IoT customer base.

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Sonarax unveils a novel ultrasonic device-to-device communication protocol

Sonarax, the ultrasonic communication technology company, unveils a new standard in Machine-to-Machine (m2m) connectivity allowing devices to communicate with one another using sound waves.

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Sky & Space Global raises US$12mn to help link billions of unconnected people at the equator

UK company Sky and Space Global Ltd (SAS) has received signed binding commitments to raise $12 million (€10.58 million) in a two-tranche share placement by investors. This is part of its $15 million (€13.23 million) fundraising effort, the company announced.

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Global installed base of wireless IoT devices in industrial automation topped 21.3mn in 2018

According to a new research report from the M2M/IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, annual shipments of wireless devices for industrial automation applications reached 4.6 million units worldwide in 2018. This accounts for approximately 6% of all new connected nodes.

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Aeris and Roambee collaborate to enhance cold chain monitoring via IoT

Aeris, a technology provider in the Internet of Things (IoT), is working with the Roambee Corporation, an IoT supply chain and enterprise asset visibility company, to help enterprises improve their monitoring of shipments and assets through IoT-based technologies offered by both companies.

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‘Raptor’ SMD antenna from Antenova claimed to pinpoint a location within centimetres

Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), has developed a new SMD positioning antenna.

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