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Bringing a customer perspective – Itron
At Itron, we serve utilities that demand high availability and long product lifecycles. By adopting eSIM technology aligned with the GSMA SGP.32 standard, we’re working on streamlining device manufacturing through in-factory carrier provisioning, reducing the need for multiple regional SKUs and simplifying supply chain operations.
More importantly, eSIM enables resilient, multi-carrier connectivity, allowing our devices to dynamically switch between networks based on coverage or performance -without requiring a truck roll or hardware swap. This flexibility not only lowers the total cost of ownership but also ensures reliable, secure connectivity throughout a device’s 10–to 20–year lifespan, even as carrier landscapes evolve.
Download the White Paper: Streamlining IoT SKU management for utilities with eSIM
Why It Matters
Managing dozens of region- and carrier-specific SKUs is one of the biggest hurdles IoT manufacturers face today, such as Itron in smart metering and utilities. This case study explores how a smarter eSIM strategy, built on the GSMA SGP.32 standard, can dramatically streamline production, reduce costs, and enable global scalability with a single hardware SKU. The ability to deploy flexible, secure connectivity at scale is essential for utilities advancing toward Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and the intelligent grid. Essential reading for IoT product managers, manufacturing executives, and connectivity strategists navigating scale deployments.
What You’ll Learn
Discover how industry leaders like Itron are simplifying device manufacturing and lifecycle management through In-Factory Profile Provisioning (IFPP) and remote SIM provisioning. This case study outlines practical steps using Sequans and robustly tested Kigen modules to achieve flexible connectivity, reduce time to market and future-proof IoT deployments. Learn how devices are made Secure with Kigen, empowering utilities and smart metering providers to strengthen resilience, scale the intelligent grid, and confidently support AMI.
Simplifying IoT SKU Management with eSIM
Read the Itron, Sequans and Kigen white paper to achieve single global SKU manufacturing with post-production carrier flexibility, immediate device activation, and streamlined logistics that scale globally.
