"Soracom reveals 'Connectivity Virtualizer' for increased flexibility and control in worldwide Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity"
Soracom, a leading global provider of advanced IoT connectivity solutions, is set to revolutionise the management of cellular connectivity for IoT deployments with the introduction of their new platform capability, the Connectivity Hypervisor.
The Connectivity Hypervisor is positioned as a foundational technology for scalable, regulatory-compliant, and operationally efficient IoT connectivity. It offers a dynamic, flexible, and compliant solution for managing cellular connectivity in globally distributed IoT deployments.
Multi-profile Orchestration for Enhanced Flexibility
One of the key features of the Connectivity Hypervisor is its ability to orchestrate multiple connectivity profiles on a single eSIM. This allows for dynamic remote management and seamless switching between profiles, including those issued by Soracom and third-party mobile network operators (MNOs). The result is a more versatile and adaptive connectivity strategy for IoT devices deployed globally.
Simplified Global Deployment
By enabling one IoT SIM to carry multiple profiles that can switch based on location or use case, the Connectivity Hypervisor reduces the logistical complexity and costs associated with managing multiple SIMs for different regions.
Compliance with Permanent Roaming Regulations
Dynamic profile switching to local carriers ensures that IoT devices remain compliant with local regulations that restrict or govern permanent roaming, which is essential for global IoT deployments.
Connectivity Optimisation
The Connectivity Hypervisor supports choosing the most appropriate profile for specific needs, such as high-volume data or voice-enabled services, allowing for optimised performance tailored to the application.
Built-in Redundancy
The platform includes fallback mechanisms to Soracom’s default profile to maintain uninterrupted service even if local profiles are unavailable or fail, enhancing reliability.
Intelligent Connectivity Management
Rather than merely providing connections, Soracom's role evolves to enable intelligent, adaptable connectivity management that responds in real-time to operational needs, improving efficiency and control for customers.
Compatibility with GSMA SGP.32 Standard
The Connectivity Hypervisor works with Soracom’s eUICC-compliant IoT SIMs supporting the GSMA SGP.32 standard for remote SIM provisioning, which is the next-generation protocol for managing IoT SIMs globally.
Collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation
Soracom's innovative technology is not limited to theory. The company is currently collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation under the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) on a demonstration project called IRIGATE. The project explores stable, flexible connectivity for connected vehicles and includes validation of SGP.32-based dynamic profile provisioning using the Connectivity Hypervisor.
As SORACOM Connectivity Hypervisor is planned for release by the end of Soracom’s 2025 fiscal year, it is set to provide unprecedented flexibility and control over cellular connectivity for IoT deployments, contributing to a more open, flexible, and resilient global IoT ecosystem.
[1]: Soracom Connectivity Hypervisor White Paper [2]: Soracom Connectivity Hypervisor Datasheet
Data-and-cloud-computing technology and technology are integral components of Soracom's Connectivity Hypervisor, a foundational technology for IoT connectivity management. This next-generation platform is designed to deliver scalable, regulatory-compliant, and operationally efficient connectivity for IoT devices, with features such as multi-profile orchestration for enhanced flexibility, connectivity optimization, built-in redundancy, and compatibility with GSMA SGP.32 standard.
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