The two companies’ iSIM technology is commercially available on multiple chipsets with “faster delivery times than any previous generation of SIM”
Vodafone Business IoT and Kigen’ iSIM technology is commercially available on multiple chipsets. The plan is to make it quicker and easier for enterprises to develop IoT products and services. The two companies say the new tech has “delivery times faster than any previous generation of SIM”.
iSIM means the functionality of a SIM card to be securely integrated into chips within IoT devices that connects to the mobile network. Vodafone’s connectivity is integrated into Kigen’s iSIM Secure Package on the customer’s selected chipset or module which has the added advantage of “seamless” scaling. Vodafone’s global footprint across more than180 countries means businesses can manufacture the chip once and ship globally.
Vodafone Business IoT managed connectivity solutions are used in sectors including wearables, smart health devices, asset tracking (that is, track & trace applications), water monitoring, and industrial and commercial metering which require battery life of 10 years or more.
iSIMs cost less as they have fewer chip components and involve less export or import costs and negotiation between suppliers. iSIM integration during manufacturing automates connectivity upon deployment, reducing costs associated with manual installation. This also help iSIM consume less energy.
Further collaboration
Erik Brenneis, CEO of Vodafone IoT, said, “We’re delighted to further our collaboration with Kigen – providing worldwide iSIM connectivity to more customers in more countries, as well as hyperscaling our managed connectivity service.
“Vodafone Business IoT has built a best-in-class iSIM connectivity service which is especially beneficial for applications – such as smart meters and tracking devices – that use our low power, wide area (LPWA) IoT networks. Our integrated SIM can help businesses across almost every industry simplify their production processes, reduce their costs and help them to save on energy costs, as well as giving them access to secure and reliable connectivity wherever they operate across the globe. We look forward to scaling our iSIM service with new emerging technologies.”
Vincent Korstanje, Chief Executive Officer of Kigen, said, “With Vodafone Business IoT, Kigen’s…iSIM Secure Package empowers manufacturers to distribute devices at scale, eliminating the traditional wait for SIMs – setting a new benchmark in secure IoT.”