Murata and Giesecke+Devrient Announce World’s First Integrated SGP.32 and iSIM Compliant Connectivity Module

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Murata unveils the world’s first connectivity module to apply the new SGP.32 Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) specification of integrated SIM (iSIM) technology. This novel solution is built upon Murata's innovative Type 2GD Cat.M1/NB-IoT connectivity module supporting ETSI/3GPP Release 17 standard and Giesecke+Devrient’s (G+D) highly-secure SGP.32-compliant SIM OS.
It is designed to support OEM IoT deployments, including point of sale (POS) products, asset tracking, healthcare solutions and wearable devices, as well as smart city, agriculture, and home devices.

Catering to the needs of the fast-growing market of connected IoT devices, SGP.32 is a new specification for managing embedded SIMs (eSIMs) or iSIMs in IoT devices introduced by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA). eSIM and iSIM technology allows for the remote provisioning of the subscription profile in an IoT device that is connected over a cellular network. G+D’s secure SIM OS is running on an integrated secure element inside the modem chipset.

Murata’s compact Type 2GD Cat.M1/NB-IoT connectivity module incorporates a function of an Integrated Universal Integrated Circuit Card (iUICC), enabling it to support SGP.32 compliant iSIM applications. During production, Murata can flash the customer’s desired SIM profile and G+D’s market-leading SIM OS onto the module’s iSIM element, eliminating the need for customers to carry out this process manually, streamlining IoT device production. Provided by G+D, the iSIM provisioning also allows for convenient reconfiguration if there is a need to change the SIM profile once the IoT device has been deployed, further simplifying and reducing the costs of IoT cellular deployments.

End-to-End Solution

G+D enables a SGP.32 compliant iSIM solution within the Murata’s Type 2GD module. This solution represents the first integrated connectivity module to support both SGP.32 and iSIM technology.
G+D’s solution enables the complete lifetime remote provisioning of the SIM profile in cellular IoT devices, allowing customers to upload, manage or change the SIM profile of a new device, regardless of its global location.

Supporting the Next-Generation of Cellular IoT

“iSIMs will play a crucial role in the future of cellular IoT devices, cutting down on size, and complexity for deployments like smart cities, medical IoT, and wearable devices that rely on cellular services.” said Hirokazu Nakae, General Manager, Connectivity Module Products Department at Murata. He continued, “Thanks to this new initiative, the cutting-edge Type 2GD is the market’s first module that is ready to support the next generation of SGP.32 compliant iSIM devices.”
“We're excited to partner with Murata to launch this groundbreaking SGP.32-compliant iSIM module. This solution simplifies IoT device production and deployment while offering manufacturers unmatched flexibility in managing SIM profiles” said BeeGek Lim, Head of Business Line Digital Offering at G+D. She continued: “This milestone highlights our ongoing commitment to IoT and iSIM innovation, following our industry firsts in the market. Together, we’re driving the future of connectivity and efficiency across various sectors.”

For further information on G+D’s end-to-end SGP.32 solution, please visit their website here – https://www.gi-de.com/en/digital-security/connectivity-iot/iot/airon360-iot

About Giesecke+Devrient

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is a global SecurityTech company headquartered in Munich, Germany. G+D makes the lives of billions of people more secure. The company shapes trust in the digital age, with built-in security technology in three segments: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology.
G+D was founded in 1852 and today has a workforce of more than 14,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2023, the company generated a turnover of 3 billion euros. G+D is represented by 123 subsidiaries and joint ventures in 40 countries.
Further information: www.gi-de.com.

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