KDDI, a leading operator in Japan with over 40 million subscribers, has selected Gemalto's embedded SIMs (eSIMs) and LinqUs On-Demand Connectivity (ODC) subscription management solution to enable secure connectivity for connected cars and IoT applications worldwide. LinqUs On-Demand Connectivity is integrated to several IoT connectivity platforms.
Leveraging the solution, KDDI can now provision any requested operator's profile on connected cars equipped with pre-embedded eSIM, allowing automakers and solution providers to offer seamless remote subscription over the air throughout the lifecycle of the car. Motorists can access optimized real-time information about traffic and nearby amenities, navigation, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency services, anytime, anywhere.
Gemalto's solution, based on global GSMA specifications, will simplify logistics for OEMs and automakers.
Gartner forecasts that by 2020, there will be a quarter billion vehicles on the road with some form of wireless connectivity, making connected cars a major element of the Internet of Things.
Keiichi Mori, Executive Officer, General Manager, IoT Business Development Division, Solution Business Sector at KDDI
Their solution is based on interoperable GSMA standards, and will provide a common and consistent way to connect devices in the future.
Michael Au, President South Asia and Japan at Gemalto
IoT is increasingly turning connected cars into powerful hubs for value-added services such as infotainment, real-time vehicle telematics, and usage-based insurance, offering plenty of opportunities to OEMs and service providers.
