What IoT Leaders are really saying about Connectivity at Scale

  • eSIM, iSIM
  • Key management
  • IoT & connectivity
  • Type White paper

As IoT deployments grow from thousands to millions of devices, connectivity is becoming a core operational layer. Discover what IoT device makers and service providers say they need to manage connectivity at scale, why flexibility, automation and control matter more than ever, and why GSMA SGP.32 is only the beginning of the journey.

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The shift to active operational control

Connectivity is no longer just an enabler. As deployments scale, it directly affects performance, cost and scalability. IoT device makers and service providers are looking for new ways to manage connectivity across large device fleets and reduce operational complexity.

This challenge takes different forms across transport and logistics, security and safety, utilities, infrastructure, and retail and payments. Yet one common requirement emerges across all verticals: greater flexibility, automation and operational control at scale.

Based on research commissioned by Thales and conducted by Arthur D. Little, this white paper combines 15+ in-depth interviews, a survey of 60 market participants, dedicated workshops and market modelling to explore how the market is evolving.