Expanding options for international IoT connectivity: Soracom introduces "Connectivity Hypervisor" to offer greater flexibility and control
Soracom, a leading global provider of advanced IoT connectivity solutions, is set to revolutionize the IoT ecosystem with the introduction of the Connectivity Hypervisor. This platform capability offers unprecedented flexibility and control over cellular connectivity, addressing the challenges of an increasingly connected world.
Unprecedented Flexibility and Control
The Connectivity Hypervisor enables dynamic remote management and switching of multiple connectivity profiles on a single eSIM, including profiles from third-party mobile network operators (MNOs). Key features include multi-profile orchestration, single-SKU global deployment, compliance with permanent roaming regulations, connectivity optimization, and built-in redundancy.
Multi-profile Orchestration
Devices can dynamically switch among Soracom’s own and third-party MNO profiles based on location or use case, improving adaptability.
Single-SKU Global Deployment
Simplifies logistics and reduces costs by using one hardware SKU configured remotely for different regions.
Compliance with Permanent Roaming Regulations
Dynamic profile switching allows devices to use local carriers legally and avoid roaming restrictions.
Connectivity Optimization
Enables switching profiles to suit data volume, voice needs, or specific application requirements.
Built-in Redundancy
Fallback to Soracom’s profile ensures uninterrupted service if the preferred local profile fails.
The Connectivity Hypervisor is compatible with new eUICC-compliant IoT SIMs following GSMA SGP.32, a next-generation remote SIM provisioning standard allowing seamless over-the-air profile management without physical access to devices.
Benefits for IoT Deployments
Benefits for IoT deployments include enhanced operational control, reduced logistical complexity, improved cost efficiency, regulatory compliance across global markets, and higher service reliability through automatic connectivity management tailored to each device’s environment or task. This makes the Connectivity Hypervisor particularly valuable for globally distributed IoT products that need to adapt connectivity policies dynamically and scale effectively.
Collaboration and Testing
Soracom is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation under the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) on a demonstration project called IRIGATE. This project explores stable, flexible connectivity for connected vehicles and involves validation of SGP.32-based dynamic profile provisioning using the Connectivity Hypervisor.
Soracom is conducting live testing in environments using eUICC, eIM, and SM-DP+ infrastructure to ensure the Connectivity Hypervisor's readiness for the market.
The Future of IoT Connectivity
The Connectivity Hypervisor is being positioned as a foundational technology for scalable, regulatory-compliant, and operationally efficient IoT connectivity. As SGP.32 becomes a requirement in automotive RFPs, Soracom's Connectivity Hypervisor is poised to lead the way in creating a more open, flexible, and resilient global IoT ecosystem. The Connectivity Hypervisor is planned for release by the end of Soracom's 2025 fiscal year.
- The Connectivity Hypervisor, a platform resulting from Soracom's innovation in data-and-cloud-computing technology, is set to enhance the IoT ecosystem by offering unprecedented flexibility and control over cellular connectivity.
- The collaboration between Soracom and Toyota Motor Corporation under the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) demonstrates the potential of the Connectivity Hypervisor in implementing technology solutions for IoT devices, particularly in connected vehicles.
