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Kigen welcomes SORACOM’s commercial launch of iSIM technology and modules
Bee Hayes-Thakore January 23, 2025 – Kigen Partnership News – iSIM
Soracom, Inc., a global IoT platform provider with full MVNO capability, has announced the commercial launch of its iSIMs as well as an iSIM-compatible cellular module built off of the Murata Type 1SC. The deployment of integrated SIM (iSIM) technologies has been underway at Soracom since July 2021, bolstered by collaborations with prominent industry stakeholders. Notable partners include Sony Semiconductor Israel, which specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) chipsets; Murata, a manufacturer of iSIM modules; and Kigen, the global disruptor that pioneered iSIM security solutions.
Kigen’s iSIM operating system presents substantial advantages for IoT implementations. It facilitates the design of smaller devices, optimizes power consumption, and offers robust authentication services, ensuring reliable connectivity and reducing manufacturing costs.
The iSIM (Integrated SIM) is embedded within a specific area of a system-on-chip (SoC) and is safeguarded by a tamper-resistant element (TRE). Its compact and streamlined design combines the microcontroller unit (MCU), radio, and iSIM operating system into a single module. This integration reduces the bill of material from three to one, enabling IoT device manufacturers to create smaller, more efficient products while streamlining supply chains.
These technical benefits also result in commercial benefits, enabling IoT device manufacturers to create more compact, lightweight, and more power-efficient devices, as fewer physical components are required.
Designing connected devices with a single, integrated solution for both the communication module and the SIM reduces procurement, logistics, and storage costs. It also contributes to reduced environmental impact throughout the device manufacturing and sales lifecycle.
Soracom’s connectivity with iSIM modules
The “Type 1SC” module from Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. comes with a plan01s subscription from Soracom, enabling users to connect to cellular networks worldwide easily. By utilizing Soracom’s subscription container feature, these modules can access a variety of data plans, including planX3, specifically designed for LPWAN applications.
Regardless of the chosen plan, users benefit from Soracom’s comprehensive connectivity tools, including data and device security, remote provisioning services, and seamless cloud integration. Additionally, Soracom provides an evaluation board kit (EVK) for customers who want to test iSIM integration before fully committing to deployment. This iSIM evaluation kit can support NTN-IoT services and GNSS.
Comments from Partners
Kigen
“Thanks to our longstanding partnership with Soracom and our ecosystem partners, IoT device manufacturers now have instant access to our iSIM solution, accelerating developers’ speed to market and enhancing their ability to leverage global connectivity,” said Vincent Korstanje, CEO of Kigen. “This is a major milestone in supporting manufacturers with iSIM commercial general availability, globally.”
Sony Semiconductor Israel Ltd.
“We would like to express our gratitude to our partners for this exciting collaboration. Through this innovative model, iSIM seamlessly connects the LPWA chipset to the Soracom network, simplifying the hardware design and onboarding experience for our customers, said Dima Feldman, VP of Product Management and Marketing, Sony Semiconductor Israel Ltd. “This approach is essential for driving the adoption of lower-power cellular IoT applications and we believe it will significantly enhance IoT device-makers engagement and satisfaction.”
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
“As an ultra-compact, low-power iSIM-compatible cellular LPWA communication module, our Type 1SC module is a perfect fit for Soracom users,” said Hirokazu Nakae, General Manager, Connectivity Module Product Department, Communication Module Business Unit, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. “Combining our miniaturization technology with iSIM provides users with a quick and easy solution for deploying IoT services at scale.”
About Soracom
Soracom is a technology partner to more than 20,000 startups, SMBs, and enterprises, connecting more than 7 million IoT devices globally. Soracom offers robust solutions specifically designed to make it easy to build, operate, and scale IoT deployments. Customers trust Soracom for affordable, reliable connectivity that accelerates speed to market, makes it easy to connect to any cloud, and offers access to a worldwide partner ecosystem.
More information is available at www.soracom.io
About Kigen
Kigen is the forerunner in eSIM and iSIM security-enabled IoT solutions built for scale. An Arm-founded company, Kigen flexibly empowers OEMs with security on leading IoT chipsets and modules and with the world’s leading IoT and LPWAN connectivity providers in up to 200 countries. Our industry-leading SIM OS products enable over 2.5 billion devices and complement our GSMA SAS-accredited Remote SIM provisioning secure service capabilities. Find out more at https://kigen.com/ or join our #FutureofSIM feed on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/kigen/.
About Murata
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.
More information is available at Murata.com
About Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
Sony Semiconductor Israel is a leading provider of cellular IoT chipsets. The company’s cellular IoT chipsets are the smallest and most highly integrated LTE CAT-M and NB-IoT chipsets on the market, featuring ultra-low power consumption, hardware-based security, and a carrier-grade integrated SIM (iSIM), all 5G ready. With a commitment to the highest quality and end-to-end security approach, the company’s Altair all-inclusive cellular IoT chipsets offer long battery life and fast time to market.
Sony Semiconductor Israel provides low-power and cost-efficient chipsets for a range of industrial and consumer IoT applications such as trackers, smart meters, smart labels, mHealth, wearables, and vehicle telematics. The company’s cellular IoT chipsets are commercially deployed on the world’s most advanced cellular networks.
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This new iSIM technology innovation is an ideal solution for compact IoT designs and large-scale deployments. Explore more on our iSIM evaluation kit page.
