Thales and BR Captura share a joint perspective on SGP.32 IoT connectivity

How can SGP.32 reshape the way IoT connectivity is managed after devices are deployed?

In a joint perspective, Thales and BR Captura explore SGP.32 and the future of IoT connectivity in Brazil and Latin America. The paper examines remote profile management alongside the operational considerations involved in managing connectivity as requirements evolve.

With SGP.32, operator profiles can be securely loaded, activated and managed remotely on compatible devices and modems. Connectivity choices can therefore evolve after deployment without replacing the physical SIM in the field.

The joint perspective explores applications involving payment terminals, tracking devices, smart meters and security systems, where connected devices may be numerous, geographically dispersed or difficult to access.

From public to private cellular networks

Utilities illustrate how this flexibility can work in practice. A deployment can start with public cellular connectivity and move to private infrastructure when coverage becomes available. Where private connectivity becomes the primary connection, a public operator profile can remain available as a backup. Configured profile fallback can help maintain service continuity when the primary connection is unavailable.

Connecting eSIM profile management with operations

Remote profile management is only part of the picture. Thales provides the standards-based environment and interfaces used to manage eSIM profiles remotely, while BR Captura provides an orchestration layer connecting operator choices with customer-defined business rules, inventory, subscriptions and cost management.

This operational dimension matters because changing the active operator profile does not automatically terminate the commercial relationship associated with the previous profile. That subscription may remain active and billable. Organisations therefore need visibility across profile management, inventory, subscriptions and costs.

Preparing for SGP.32 adoption

Moving to SGP.32 can be progressive. The joint perspective highlights the importance of understanding the installed fleet, checking device and modem compatibility, aligning deployment with renewal or recommissioning cycles, preparing logistics and billing processes, and establishing governance for larger multi-profile deployments.

SGP.32 provides a standards-based foundation for managing IoT connectivity as operational requirements evolve. The joint perspective from Thales and BR Captura shows how remote profile management, orchestration and governance can connect connectivity choices more closely with operational needs throughout the subscription lifecycle.