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Two industry pioneers within the IoT ecosystem are collaborating to offer a real market-deployable integrated connectivity solution suitable for the IoT market. Those standards aim to simplify the deployment of IoT devices and machine-to-machine environments for device manufacturers. GSMA SAS-UP compliant security Qualcomm Technologies has integrated a highly security-focused and EAL5+ pre-certified enclave With a focus on reducing logistic and manufacturing costs, footprint, and power consumption for battery-powered devices, Qualcomm Technologies has integrated a highly security-focused and EAL5+ pre-certified enclave in its new E41 4G Modem-RF. They have also enhanced the customer experience by enabling the first GSMA (Global System for Mobile communications Association) SAS-UP compliant security-rich IoT chip provisioning environment along with IDEMIA Secure Transactions’ GSMA SGP32 compliant iSIM (ieUICC) capable of hosting multiple mobile operator subscriptions personalised in the OEM factory. IST’s iSIM connectivity solution Moreover, IST’s iSIM connectivity solution enables dynamic and flexible management of eSIM profiles, allowing to manage and download new subscriptions at the most suitable moment all along the manufacturing flow from silicon to device manufacturer in order to optimise the manufacturing process and the Mobile Network Operator partner selection. By eliminating the need for specialised chip hardware for SIM connectivity solutions, this iSIM (ieUICC) is a real game changer for the IoT industry. New iSIM technology E41 4G Modem-RF integrating IST’s new iSIM key offers device works the ability to simplify the device The E41 4G Modem-RF integrating IST’s new iSIM solution offers device manufacturers the ability to simplify the device manufacturing process by reducing the need for multiple models of the same device, and accelerate the time to market of commercial devices, while adding more processing power, intelligently integrated connectivity, all in a small and power-conscious form factor. “We, at IDEMIA Secure Transactions, are proud to have collaborated with Qualcomm on this new iSIM technology. It promises to revolutionise the way the Internet of Things will be deployed in our increasingly connected world, thanks to previously unmatched scalability," Fabien Jautard, EVP for Connectivity Services at IDEMIA Secure Transactions. Transformative iSIM solution to the IoT market Jautard added: "The features of this new iSIM enable greater power-efficiency and enhanced flexibility for mobile operators and device manufacturers. This empowers them to effortlessly deliver over-the-air connectivity during factory personalisation, streamlining logistics while optimising connectivity management throughout the device’s lifespan. We are excited about the possibilities this partnership brings to the IoT ecosystem.”  “The E41 4G Modem-RF is at the heart of our collaboration with IDEMIA Secure Transactions, bringing a transformative iSIM solution to the IoT market. We are thrilled to collaborate with IDEMIA Secure Transactions to usher in a new era of connectivity for the IoT market,” Jeff Arnold, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

The GSMA, a global organisation that conducts the world's largest exhibition and conference for the mobile ecosystem across different continents — the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) — has selected Regula as an identity verification provider for its event in Barcelona. In 2024 alone, the company’s solutions provided smooth and quick access for more than 100,000 attendees of the congress. MWC attracts tens of thousands of visitors, including representatives of mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, and content owners. To ensure everyone's safety, the GSMA has traditionally conducted thorough registration and ID validation processes for each attendee. Efficiency of the registration process For many years, the ID validation process was done on-site at the venue, which caused queues and long wait times.  With the advent of the pandemic in 2020, and attendance now regularly exceeding 100,000, the GSMA had to find a contactless solution to remove the need to have attendees wait in large numbers to collect badges and have their ID validated. The ID validation process was done on-site at the venue, which caused queues and long wait times To address these issues and improve the efficiency of the registration process, the GSMA decided to make it totally remote and digital, so that all attendees could swiftly get access to the venue through the entry gates. Any solution would also need to enable quick and efficient international document recognition, because attendees come from all over the world. Single-vendor solution by Regula To achieve their goal, the GSMA ran an extensive competitive tender process to find the best technology solution. Ultimately, they chose a complete, single-vendor solution by Regula which includes Regula Document Reader SDK and Regula Face SDK. Natively integrated, these solutions facilitate a smooth customer journey and rapid onboarding through seamless and secure identity verification, eliminating the possibility of fraud. This long-term coalition led to a significant enhancement of the visitor roll process Having successfully piloted Regula products during MWC Barcelona 2021, the GSMA fully transitioned to digital visitor registration and ID validation. After several years of collaboration, this long-term partnership led to a significant enhancement of the visitor registration process, enabling a fast and convenient user experience. Now, Regula Document Reader SDK and Regula Face SDK are easily integrated into the MWC’s existing registration platform for full-fledged production use. Regula Document Reader SDK Now, as part of the registration process, an MWC visitor simply uploads their ID on the official website. The identity document is automatically scanned by Regula Document Reader SDK. The solution instantly recognises the document type, reads its data, and verifies its authenticity with multiple cross-checks. Not only does it streamline the verification process (checks are completed in seconds), but it also minimises the chance of missing compromised IDs. Further, an MWC attendee has the opportunity to provide their selfie, which is rapidly captured by Regula Face SDK for user verification. Regula’s complete IDV solution GSMA managed to create a custom, smooth, and seamless roll experience for all MWC attendees With the industry’s largest and most comprehensive identity document template database, which contains over 13,600 templates from 249 countries and territories, Regula supports the verification of nearly any identity document from any part of the world. Taking into account MWC attendees’ geographical spread, this ability significantly facilitates the registration process. With Regula’s complete IDV solution, the GSMA managed to create a custom, smooth, and seamless registration experience for all MWC attendees. During the Barcelona event in 2024, Regula Solutions helped to efficiently validate more than 100,000 visitors – all of them registered online beforehand, so there was no need to queue at the venue. Advanced ID verification technologies "Our collaboration with GSMA for MWC highlights the power of digital transformation in handling large-scale international events. By integrating our advanced ID verification technologies, not only did we enhance the security and efficiency of the registration process, but also ensured a seamless experience for attendees," says Ihar Kliashchou, Chief Technology Officer at Regula. “The digital identity verification process has revolutionised the visitor experience, allowing more than 100,000 individuals to register and access the world’s pioneering connectivity event swiftly, safely, and without interruption," states Xavi Casals, Director of Technology, Innovation & Customer Experience at GSMA.

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, joins forces with TEAL to deliver GSMA-certified eSIM hardware and operating system designed for IoT connectivity, integrating SGP.32 technologies with Teal's Cloud Platforms. Through this partnership, IDEMIA and TEAL demonstrate their commitment to anticipating and supporting tomorrow’s uses of Internet of Things (IoT) technology globally. Dakota Smart eUICC (eSIM) The Dakota Smart eUICC (eSIM), compatible with high latency NB-IoT and high throughput 5G, accommodates an extensive range of hardware and software solutions across various industrial IoT use cases from robotics to drones to connected vehicle and fleet solutions. When paired with TEAL’s SGP.32 cloud platforms, including EIM and SM-DS, OEMs will be able to easily access a true eSIM ecosystem with either preloaded or remotely installed configurations. Enhanced out-of-the-box connectivity services This pairing of eUICC OS and cloud technology also opens doors for future iSIM deployments With the GSMA Intelligence forecasting a significant surge in IoT connections, projecting a doubling of connections from 15.1 billion in 2021 to 37.4 billion by 2030, IDEMIA and TEAL aim to position themselves at the forefront of this growth, offering enhanced and improved out-of-the-box connectivity services for TEAL customers worldwide. This pairing of eUICC OS and cloud technology also opens doors for future iSIM deployments. IDEMIA and TEAL forge strategic partnership Fabien Jautard, Executive Vice President (EVP), Connectivity Services at IDEMIA, said “This collaboration underscores the joint commitment of IDEMIA and TEAL to drive the evolution in IoT use cases and connectivity utilising existing and upcoming GSMA standards, focusing on the latest GSMA SGP.32 model that lays the groundwork for a more efficient and streamlined deployment model needed in this market.” Robert Hamblet, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at TEAL, said “eSIM technology has vast potential and partnering with IDEMIA sets the standard for supporting the future of IoT at scale by defragmenting device integration and adoption worldwide.”