Quarterly Edition of IoT Now Magazine, Unveiled for the Year 2025
Revamped Article:
Let's dive into the latest edition of IoT Now, fresh from MWC25 in Barcelona! The mobile industry is finally getting its IoT act together, with cellular connectivity tailored for IoT devices. Bye-bye to the era of forcing consumer mobile connectivity on IoT devices! This shift, along with SIM innovations, should streamline and speed up IoT connectivity, taking one less headache off the plates of IoT organizations.
This issue also contains a 14-page report from GSMA Intelligence on how mobile operators are making headway with IoT connectivity. We've also got an update on satellite connectivity for IoT from Globalstar's Mark O'Connell and an insights into AIoT from analyst firm Transforma Insights.
This issue's highlights
Personal Reflections - George Malim shares his newfound perspective on overcoming technological hurdles
News Flash - Wireless Logic acquires Brazilian MVNO Arqia, Trasna gains u-blox cellular IoT modules, BICS launches eSIM Hub, ABI Research predicts 1.1 billion ambient IoT devices in 2030, SenseNet and iez! deliver AI-based wildfire detection, and Honeywell integrates Verizon 5G for energy management
Star Q & A - JetBlue executives discuss their partnership with Helix Wireless and floLIVE to revolutionize their back-office operations
Success Story - Aroma Trace's premium scent experiences demand robust global IoT connectivity for seamless management
Analyst Review - Dive into GSMA Intelligence's report on IoT and the challenges faced by mobile operators seeking sustainable revenue growth
Cellular IoT Connectivity - George Malim asks if we're ready for a global cellular IoT connectivity revolution?
AIoT - Transforma Insights talks market potential and opportunities for AIoT devices and AIoT use cases
Interview - Globalstar's Mark O'Connell explains how satellite can cater to IoT's diverse connectivity demands
Satellite Connectivity Use Cases - Once thought of as complex and costly, satellite technology is now a key enabler of digital transformation across industries
Event Previews - Antony Savvas offers a sneak peek into this year's IoT Solutions World Congress and DTW Ignite's return to Copenhagen, Denmark in June
AIoT Platforms - Transforma Insights outlines essential AIoT software platform capabilities for a new generation of use cases
Event Diary - Your guide to upcoming events and appearances
mobile operators, IoT connectivity, eSIM, GSMA Intelligence, satelite connectivity, AIoT, private wireless networks, Open Gateway, IoT solutions, digital transformation, industry events, software platforms.
Enrichment Data Insights:
- eSIM and SGP Specifications: Mobile operators are focusing on embracing the latest eSIM specifications like SGP.32 and SGP.31 for better IoT device management and security
- Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs): The interest in non-terrestrial networks, particularly low Earth orbit satellites, is high for expanding IoT connectivity in areas where traditional mobile networks fall short
- Private Wireless Projects: Mobile operators are leveraging private wireless networks in industrial settings, as shown by Onomondo's flagship project with Maersk, Nokia, and partners to roll out private wireless solutions on 450 ships at sea
- GSMA Open Gateway: Although not directly related to IoT, the GSMA Open Gateway initiative aims to provide easier access to mobile network resources for IoT devices and services by offering standardized APIs, potentially fueling innovation in IoT applications.
The focus of mobile operators is shifting towards embracing the latest eSIM specifications like SGP.32 and SGP.31 for better IoT device management and security, aligning with the industry's push for IoT connectivity improvements. The insights from GSMA Intelligence's report on IoT connectivity reveal challenges faced by mobile operators in their pursuit of sustainable revenue growth and market potential for AIoT devices and use cases. Additionally, the growing interest in non-terrestrial networks, such as low Earth orbit satellites, offers a solution for expanding IoT connectivity in areas where traditional mobile networks fall short, making satellite technology a key enabler for digital transformation across various industries.
