Software agent to automate IoT SIM and eSIM connectivity
BICS has partnered with Able Device to add the SIMbae™ software agent for SIM and eSIMs from Able Device to its ecosystem of IoT services to make it easier for devices to switch between private and public networks on a global scale.
This technology will be invaluable to enterprises as they look to deploy private networks. Traditionally, devices moving between a private and public network would have to switch networks manually — often causing performance issues for M2M and IoT applications. Instead, SIMbae™ — an applet — sits on top of a SIM or eSIM and expands its capabilities to include things like swapping to stronger connections automatically as well as additional security features such as debugging and encryption.
“This partnership is another exciting development in the enterprise IoT space”, says Divya Ghai Wakankar, VP Enterprise Market and Marketing. “BICS’ IoT ecosystem already makes device activation and connection effortless for its enterprise customers. Now the powerful combination with Able Device’s applet software harmonizes seamless mobility of next generation connected devices”.
Historically, SIMs have had limited value by nature of being passive processors that require external input to trigger a predefined function. SIMbae™ on the other hand represents a new generation of SIM cards, transforming them into active processors in IoT systems that don’t rely on external input. For enterprises, this is a unique technology piece that automates the more technical telecommunications aspects of the IoT and private networks — reducing the barriers to implementation.
“Our agreement illustrates the benefits and utility of SIMbae across the connected device value chain”, said Roger Dewey, CEO of Able Device.
BICS’ all-in-one offering helps businesses reduce complexity when deploying global IoT sytems by managing the connection, control, and optimization of the SIM ecosystem through its “SIM for Things” platform. BICS supports IoT connectivity and roaming with its backbone network across over 200 countries, making it easy for businesses to connect IoT devices anywhere in the world.
As the use of connected devices by enterprises grows increasingly global and complex, BICS and Able Device aim to remove complexity for businesses and improve the performance of IoT applications through intelligent applications and an open global ecosystem for SIM and eSIM technology.
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