At the recent MWC Shanghai, Gemalto demonstrated for the first time a common architecture for the remote provisioning of consumer devices based on GSMA specifications. The Gemalto demonstration showcases how a primary device, like a smartphone, can be used to activate or deactivate connectivity on a secondary device, like a smartwatch or tablet, using mobile broadband or WiFi.
According to Gemalto, this will give end users the flexibility to easily add new devices such as tablets and smartwatches to existing wireless service contracts. The company said that by adhering to profile interoperability as specified by the SIM Alliance, telecom operators and consumer electronics companies can benefit from easy deployment and a faster time to market.
Benoit Jouffrey, VP, On-Demand Connectivity, Gemalto
Gemalto has been at the forefront of defining and embracing standards-based technologies for several years. Our On-Demand Connectivity platform provides a solution for operators, device manufacturers and service providers alike, to provide secure and instant connectivity to the end consumers for their growing array of smart devices. Showcasing the GSMA consumer market architecture and the profile interoperability gives us the opportunity to put forth a stepping stone for the IoT industry at large to embrace standardized technologies for quicker adoption.
