
As over 90% cars go online by 2030, the future of automotive connectivity lies in software-defined vehicles, transforming cars into sophisticated living spaces thanks to eSIM solutions. These enable vehicles to stay connected anywhere in the world, regardless of the network provider. Beyond ensuring compliance with safety mandates like eCall and ISA, eSIM turns cars into platforms for digital services, creating new B2C revenue channels.
IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) empowers the automotive industry’s transition to more connected, secure, and intelligent driving experiences, relying on its two pillars of expertise—ecurity and connectivity.
From a security standpoint, IDEMIA’s GSMA-compliant SM-SR (Subscription Management - Securing Routing) solution and cloud-based car connectivity platform allow carmakers to manage end-to-end processes from eSIM profile order to activation (including download) with the highest security level. These solutions enable large-scale over-the-air campaigns for vehicle M2M connectivity.
From a connectivity standpoint, IDEMIA’s automotive connectivity solutions enable tailored interactions between drivers with their vehicles,paving the road ahead to a new generation of smart, connected cars.
In 2021, Mercedes-Benz Group launched the first ever large-scale global eSIM MNO swap, migrating a mass fleet of vehicles without impacting customers. As a trusted partner since 2015, IDEMIA deployed eSIM M2M, SM-SR, and its cloud-based Automotive Connectivity Manager, ensuring seamless end-to-end management of over 10 million eSIMs in more than 40 countries. The swap, completed in 2022, allowed Mercedes to optimize telematics, reduce costs and maintain flexibility with global network providers.
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It’s exciting to see the growing range of consumer devices now supported by the GSMA eSIM specifications. With its compliance framework and flexibility, IDEMIA’s new product will help securely drive transformation in the connected car market, enabling car makers to safely give drivers and their passengers new connectivity experiences.
Ian Pannell, Chief Engineer, GSMA
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