Quick Summary : Tata Communications and Cisco have announced a global partnership to enhance eSIM and IoT connectivity. The collaboration integrates Tata Communications’ eSIM orchestration platform with Cisco’s IoT Control Center, enabling enterprises to streamline device management, accelerate deployments, and reduce costs. The initiative is expected to benefit industries such as transportation, logistics, and manufacturing by providing greater scalability, interoperability, and operational efficiency
Full Article: Tata Communications has entered into a strategic partnership with Cisco to enhance global eSIM and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions. The collaboration aims to simplify the way enterprises connect, manage, and scale their IoT deployments across multiple industries.
As businesses expand their use of IoT, challenges such as fragmented SIM hardware, complex device provisioning, and limited interoperability between networks have slowed growth and increased operational costs. The partnership between Tata Communications and Cisco seeks to address these barriers by integrating Tata Communications’ eSIM orchestration platform with Cisco’s IoT Control Center.
The platform currently supports more than 350 million eSIM operating systems across 200+ countries and territories. Cisco’s IoT Control Center, used by over 32,000 enterprises and supporting more than 270 million SIM-enabled devices, including 100 million connected cars, will now embed Tata Communications’ technology to create a more unified connectivity framework.
The integration is expected to:
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Enable seamless activation and management of devices across providers and networks
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Accelerate deployment timelines with a unified connectivity experience
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Provide deeper visibility and control over IoT ecosystems
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Reduce integration complexity while avoiding vendor lock-ins
Marco Bijvelds, Vice President and Global Head of IoT at Tata Communications, stated that the collaboration combines the company’s IoT infrastructure with Cisco’s device management platform to create new opportunities for enterprises and accelerate digital transformation.
Masum Mir, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cisco Provider Mobility, noted that the partnership builds on Cisco’s vision for scalable and automated mobility services, particularly for industries like transportation, logistics, and manufacturing.