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Security consistently ranks as one of the top challenges when deploying IoT. There are numerous examples of security breaches, and the threat landscape continues to become ever more challenging. In this article, we will examine some of the changing dynamics of IoT security and approaches to securing connected devices.

Transforma Insights has identified the key trends shaping the IoT connectivity market and highlighted the leading mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the space. The report, based on in-depth discussions with 25 global cellular connectivity providers, reveals a rapidly evolving landscape marked by new technologies and business models.

Latest iteration of the Communications Service Provider (CSP) IoT Peer Benchmarking report from the world’s leading IoT analyst firm identifies the key trends shaping IoT connectivity and identifies the market leading MNOs and MVNOs.

The manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant transformation, propelled by the integration of disruptive technologies collectively known as ‘Industry 4.0. Transforma Insights has identified seven key ways in which technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things are reshaping the industry. This article delves into each transformation, exploring their real-world implications.

The world’s urban population is rapidly increasing, burdening transportation authorities with the challenge of traffic congestion. To address this issue, authorities can choose between investing billions in constructing additional road or public transport infrastructure, with no guarantee of reducing congestion, or opt for resilient digital technological solutions to effectively manage traffic congestion.

Transforma Insights has released its free Transition Topic Position Paper, sponsored by Eseye, titled ‘Key considerations for Enterprises looking to adopt SGP.32’. The SGP.32 (IoT) standard for Remote SIM Provisioning, introduced in May 2023, aims to provide a more efficient and user-friendly way for enterprises to manage connectivity on their cellular devices.

Until 2016, cellular connected devices were authenticated onto a network using a removable plastic SIM card. This wasn’t particularly appropriate for many IoT use cases, which required a more ruggedised form factor. The Machine Form Factor (MFF, now MFF2) or ‘eSIM’ was launched, comprising a chip soldered onto the circuit board of the device. This drove the development of the capability to change the SIM profile through a mechanism other than physically swapping out SIM cards. That mechanism is Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP), i.e. remote over-the-air switching of profiles on the SIM card.

The SGP.32 (“IoT”) standard for Remote SIM Provisioning, unveiled by the GSM Association in May 2023, offers a more streamlined and user-friendly mechanism for enterprises to manage connectivity on their cellular devices. Building on the earlier SGP.02 (“M2M”) and SGP.22 (“Consumer”) standards, it addresses many technical limitations in supporting constrained devices and simplifies the process of switching connections between operators.

Transforma Insights has published its free Transition Topic Position Paper, sponsored by Eseye, ‘Key considerations for Enterprises looking to adopt SGP.32’. The SGP.32 (IoT) standard for Remote SIM Provisioning was unveiled in May 2023, promising a more streamlined and user-friendly mechanism for enterprises to manage the connectivity on their cellular devices.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has burst on to the scene in a big way and the technology is diffusing out of data centres and into a wide range of distributed locations, enabled by more capable processors and more innovative algorithms. But other enabling technologies will need to keep pace, or risk becoming bottlenecks.