LONDON, June 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Telit
and Tele2 global enablers of the Internet of Things (IoT), today
announced the introduction of Telit simWISE, a first-of-its-kind
cellular module-embedded technology. The new technology can act as
a replacement or complement for manufacturers of cellular-connected
devices using traditional SIM card and tray. Manufacturers of
connected products that choose to embed Telit IoT modules with this
technology can expect reduced manufacturing costs and improved
customer experience across all verticals and markets.
The module-software embedded SIM technology is essential to the
mass-rollout of Cellular IoT technology, in particular LPWA
offerings such as LTE-M and NB-IoT. This initial release of simWISE
for mass market 2G devices is the first step in Telit's roadmap to
deliver a broad set of innovative technologies related to embedded
connectivity that will expand across the product portfolio. Telit's
ability to offer the industry's broadest portfolio of both
integrated products and services, and Tele2 IoT's best-in-class
connectivity solution, allows the companies for the first time to
provide the market with the enhanced value proposition of simWISE
that reduces the total cost of ownership and improves the
connection lifecycle management features of IoT deployments across
the globe.
The technology alleviates several issues in regard to connection
lifecycle management of IoT-connected devices:
- Design constraints and reliability of removable SIM and
tray
- High logistic costs associated with control, stock, and
shipping of pre-provisioned SIM cards
- Significant switching costs created by physical visits to swap
SIM cards and network profiles
"As the M2M/IoT market continues to mature, devices will
continue to get less expensive and smaller, making it easier for
enterprises to harness the business-growing potential of IoT," says
Alon Segal, CTO of Telit. "simWISE
is a step in that direction. Removal of the SIM card from product
design dramatically reduces the time to market, complexity, and
total cost of ownership of IoT devices."
"We have a strong partnership with Telit from both commercial
and technology aspects and we share the same vision about the
ecosystem. simWISE will simplify and streamline manufacturing,
logistics and onboarding. Tele2 IoT will always be on the frontline
of new IoT technologies and solutions," says Stephen Bryant, CTO of Tele2 IoT.
The benefits of simWISE for users and manufacturers of
cellular-connected devices are numerous. Device manufacturers can
expect lower total cost of ownership, the ability to quickly swap
mobile network operators, improved product reliability, and a
single SKU for connected products that can operate on a global
scale. Users can expect an improved and streamlined experience that
replaces today's confusing and laborious physical SIM provisioning
process.
The first Telit cellular modules to include this technology are
the GE910 V3, the GL865 V3/V3.1, and the GE866, which enable
reliable, secure, and cost effective GSM/GPRS connectivity.
About Telit
Telit (AIM: TCM), is a global leader in
Internet of Things (IoT) enablement. The company offers the
industry's broadest portfolio of integrated products and services
for end-to-end IoT deployments – including cellular communication
modules in all technologies, GNSS, Wi-Fi, short-to-long range
wireless modules, IoT connectivity plans and IoT platform services.
Through the IoT Portal, Telit makes IoT
onboarding easy, reduces risk, time to market, complexity and costs
for asset tracking, remote monitoring and control, telematics,
industrial automation and others, across many industries and
vertical markets worldwide.
About Tele2
TELE2'S MISSION IS TO FEARLESSLY LIBERATE
PEOPLE TO LIVE A MORE CONNECTED LIFE. We believe the connected life
is a better life, and so our aim is to make connectivity
increasingly accessible to our customers, no matter where or when
they need it. Ever since Jan
Stenbeck founded the company in 1993, it has been a tough
challenger to the former government monopolies and other
established providers. Tele2 offers mobile services, fixed
broadband and telephony, data network services, content services
and global IoT solutions. Every day our 17 million customers across
9 countries enjoy a fast and wireless experience through our award
winning networks. Tele2 has been listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm
since 1996. In 2016, Tele2 had net sales of SEK 28 billion and reported an operating profit
(EBITDA) of SEK 5.3 billion. For
definitions of measures, please see the last pages of the Annual
Report 2016. Follow @Tele2group on Twitter for the latest
updates.
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