Leading digital security solutions provider Oberthur Technologies has inked a partnership with SoftBank for the development of M2M, IoT and connected devices in Japan. The partnership will leverage Oberthur Technologies' experience in privacy and security solutions and long standing relationships with both MNOs and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
Oberthur Technologies and Softbank will collectively beef up the service offerings in the M2M and IoT segment for the local market, with enhancements to Oberthur Technologies' DIM®1 portfolio (SIM cards for M2M) which is adaptable to all types of connected devices used for various IoT/M2M applications. For Softbank, the partnership will pave way for the Operator to tap on OEMs to deliver solutions for verticals such as the automotive industry, industrial devices, robotics, smart metering, vending machines and gaming, said Oberthur Technologies.
Pierre Barrial, Managing Director of OT’s Mobile Network Operators business
We are delighted to be the first company selected by SoftBank as their strategic partner on M2M and IoT in Japan where this growing market is particularly dynamic and innovative. Our unique DIM® offer and strong experience with MNOs and OEMs will allow us, with SoftBank, to build connected device solutions meeting the highest standards of privacy and security to serve expanding M2M needs.
