[March 03, 2015] |
|
OT is Providing Its Subscription Management Platform in a Pilot with Telefónica and Other Operators to Implement an Interoperable Approach for Embedded SIM Cards
Oberthur Technologies (OT), a world leader in digital security solutions
for the mobility space today announced the selection of its Subscription
Management platform by Telefónica (News - Alert) to support other operators
participating in a pilot to demonstrate interoperability between
different platforms and SIM cards from different vendors.
By 2020, several billion consumer devices will be connected to mobile
networks. In order to deploy services such as telematics or infotainment
in connected cars, telemetry in smart electricity meters, personal
monitoring with wearable devices and to support new consumer oriented
services, players require reliable and cost-efficient global
connectivity.
The need to connect these to any mobile network or to switch from one
network to another during the product lifecycle (international roaming,
new commercial agreement…), brings new business opportunities but also
new challenges.
In this context, SIM vendors, global operators and OEMs are jointly
working on a pilot towards the implementation of a truly interoperable
approach for embedded SIM cards. For this pilot, OT provides its
end-to-end solution to securely and remotely change and manage
subscriptions, with minimum impact on the systems or the infrastructure
of mobile operators. This solution also allows OEMs to optimize their
logistics and stocks by manufacturing connected devices independent of
the country of destination. At the same time it ensures the privacy and
security of mobile operators' credentials, relying on:
• The new type of subscription identity module, the embedded SIM card
(eUICC), called DakOTa
• The latest solution to remotely provision and manage subscriptions
into the eUICC, called M-Connect
OT's M-Connect solution enables mobile operators to securely and
remotely provision a subscription in a connected device when it is used the first time and, if needed, to change the subscription during the
lifecycle of the device. Compliant to the GSMA (News - Alert) Embedded SIM
specifications, this solution allows OEMs to produce devices independent
of the destination country and network, while ensuring privacy and
security of mobile operator credentials.
OT's DakOTa is a new range of Remotely Provisionable SIMs for the IoT
market available in both soldered and plug form factors. Compliant to
the GSMA Embedded SIM specification, these eUICC enable mobile operators
to download, activate and change their profile over-the-air and thus
simplify the assembly and supply chain for device manufacturers and
vendors.
"We are delighted to be working with OT on this strategic project. OT's
support on the subscription management platform and in the working group
for the definition of the requirements has been critical in supporting
the partners of this initiative which aims at protecting consumers and
guaranteeing freedom of choice" said Mr. David Johnson - Global OS &
Innovation Director at Telefónica.
"We are very pleased to have been selected by Telefónica to provide our
comprehensive solution of remote provisioning and management of
subscriptions in the framework of this pilot." said Arnaud BRET, Head of
Europe - Telecom Business Unit at OT.
To discover OT's comprehensive ranges of products, services and
solutions, come and visit us on OT's booth (booth 6I30 - Hall 6) at
Mobile World Congress (News - Alert) from March 2 to 5 2015 in Barcelona.
ABOUT OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES
OT is a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility
space. OT has always been at the heart of mobility, from the first smart
cards to the latest contactless payment technologies which equip
millions of smartphones. Present in the Payment, Telecommunications and
Identity markets, OT offers end-to-end solutions in the Smart
Transactions, Mobile Financial Services, Machine-to-Machine, Digital
Identity and Transport & Access Control fields. OT employs over 6 000
employees worldwide, including close to 700 R&D people. With more than
50 sales offices across 5 continents and 1 manufacturing hub by region,
OT's international network serves clients in 140 countries. For more
information: www.oberthur.com
Download The
M World, All you need to know about the latest
trends of the Mobility world, available on AppStore and Google (News - Alert) Play
FOLLOW US Twitter LinkedIn
[ Back To Mobile World Congress's Homepage ]
|