Managing fleets of connected devices is a sticking point for enterprises trying to scale their IoT operations. From vehicles and sensors to utilities and industrial tools, IoT often brings familiar headaches: juggling SIM vendors, mismatched hardware standards, and networks that don’t talk to each other. eSIM technology is emerging as a way to reduce some of this complexity.
The challenges can slow deployments, added costs, and the technology making it harder for companies to expand IoT projects with confidence.
To address this, Tata Communications and Cisco are working on a new approach to global IoT management. The effort brings Tata Communications’ MOVE™ platform – an eSIM orchestration system – into Cisco’s IoT Control Centre, a device management platform used by 32,000 enterprises in 270 million SIM devices, including 100 million connected cars.
By combining the two systems, enterprises will be able to activate and manage devices in different SIM providers and networks without being locked into a single vendor. The integration also promises faster rollouts through a single connectivity framework and clearer visibility as deployments progress.
Marco Bijvelds, Vice President and Global Head of Tata Communications MOVE™, said: “The continuous evolution of eSIM technologies is generating a transformative shift in the way enterprises connect and manage their IoT devices.”
For industries like transport, logistics, and manufacturing, the collaboration could ease common connectivity problems. A trucking company, for example, could activate trailers as they cross borders without swapping SIM cards. A utility companny could monitor infrastructure in public and private networks without constantly reconfiguring hardware. These kinds of use cases highlight the practical benefits of simplifying device management at scale.
Cisco sees eSIM technology as central to handling the growing complexity of enterprise IoT. “We see eSIM as a foundational technology,” said Masum Mir, SVP and GM, Cisco Provider Mobility. “Tata Communications’ proven track record as a great Cisco partner made them a logical choice.” The companies say they aim to set a new benchmark for the IoT industry, with interoperability and lifecycle management built in from the start.
For businesses, the partnership could mean fewer technical hurdles, more freedom to choose providers, and smoother scaling. Whether in transport, utilities, or other industries, the goal is to give enterprises more control over how their connected devices are deployed and managed worldwide.
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