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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Why anomaly detection matters

Security measures are vital to defend and protect IoT devices and solutions, writes Pritam Shiravadekar, the product manager for value added services at Wireless Logic. It is natural to focus resource on prioritising breach prevention – everyone wants to avoid breaches – but companies mustn’t neglect detection. If they do, significant damage could be done

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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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Success at scale in IoT relies on optimised connectivity, security, lifecycle and compliance

Following on from the interview with Remi de Fouchier, featured on pages 8-9 of this issue of IoT Now, Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research, also interviewed Eva Rudin, the vice president of Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales’ Digital Identity and Security Business, to find out more about Thales’ plans for the IoT

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Part 5 – Embedded SIM (eSIM)

The evolution of SIM card technology reached a significant milestone with the introduction of the embedded SIM, or eSIM. This innovative technology represents a paradigm shift in mobile connectivity, moving away from the physical SIM cards to a fully integrated solution. eSIMs mark the beginning of a new era in telecommunications, offering unprecedented flexibility, improved

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Part 4 – Nano-SIM (4FF)

With the continuous race for slimmer and more sophisticated smartphones, in the early 2010s Apple unveiled the Nano-SIM or 4FF (Fourth Form Factor) SIM card. Smaller than ever, the Nano-SIM was the most futuristically compact SIM card at the time. The Nano-SIM (4FF) was developed to meet industry demands for even more compact designs without

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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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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 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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Running IoT through the skies

Non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity is making its way into IoT chipsets, enabling connected devices and installations to be deployed anywhere. Some devices are being outfitted with stand-alone chips that can only connect to satellites, while others are using hybrid chipsets that support both terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity.

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Flolive, Kaleido Intelligence survey: network visibility a struggle for 72% of MVNOs, IoT service providers

 floLIVE, creator of the world’s first and largest global cellular infrastructure and a leading provider of global connectivity and network services for IoT, is releasing the results of a global survey of IoT connectivity providers conducted by leading analyst firm Kaleido Intelligence. Over two-thirds (72%) of respondents stated that they do not have full visibility

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WaterSignal enhances water monitoring with Telit Cinterion’s IoT solutions

Telit Cinterion is working with WaterSignal to ensure always-on connectivity for real-time water monitoring and leak detection systems. As water scarcity continues to increase worldwide, baseline water benchmarking and evaluation have become critical, requiring operation teams for domestic meters, irrigation systems and cooling towers to have reliable access to on[1]demand data. Through WaterSignal’s remote water

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