Gemalto and Microsoft Join Forces to Provide Seamless Connectivity for Windows 10 Devices
February 21 2017 - 12:00AM
JCN Newswire (English)
AMSTERDAM, Feb 21, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - Gemalto (Euronext
NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is
presenting the newest release of its On Demand Connectivity and
eSIM technology for Windows 10 devices, in connection with
Microsoft. Gemalto's release is compliant with the latest
specifications and guidelines for remote SIM provisioning as laid
out by the GSM Association (GSMA), a global association of mobile
device makers and mobile network operators.
Gemalto and Microsoft have teamed up to make this advance a reality
for end users to have a secure and ubiquitous connectivity
experience. Gemalto's On-Demand Connectivity subscription
management solution, together with Windows 10 native eSIM support
enable consumers to seamlessly manage the connectivity experience
of their devices.
The eSIM is designed to be remotely provisioned by mobile network
operators with subscription information and is globally
interoperable across all carriers, device makers and technology
providers implementing the specification. This technology will
serve as the framework devices of all shapes and sizes use to
connect to operator networks. The first wave of devices with this
technology is expected to be available to consumers this holiday
2017.
"eSIM technology remains an important investment for Microsoft as
we look to create even more mobile computing opportunities," said
Roanne Sones, General Manager, Strategy and Ecosystem for Windows
and Devices, Microsoft. "As a key component for the Always
Connected Windows experience, we worked closely with Gemalto to
develop a solution that meets the new GSMA guidelines."
"Gemalto has created a complete range of subscription management
software and services to manage the eSIM life cycle in mobile
devices," said Rodrigo Serna, Senior Vice President of Mobile
Services and IoT Americas at Gemalto. "We will continue to work
closely with Microsoft and the GSMA to further these advances while
protecting the security of end users, who rely on their mobile
devices to make everyday life easier."
Press release (PDF):
http://hugin.info/159293/R/2080269/783351.pdf
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the global leader in digital
security, with 2015 annual revenues of EUR 3.1 billion and
customers in over 180 countries. We bring trust to an increasingly
connected world.
Our technologies and services enable businesses and governments to
authenticate identities and protect data so they stay safe and
enable services in personal devices, connected objects, the cloud
and in between.
Gemalto's solutions are at the heart of modern life, from payment
to enterprise security and the internet of things. We authenticate
people, transactions and objects, encrypt data and create value for
software - enabling our clients to deliver secure digital services
for billions of individuals and things.
Our 14,000+ employees operate out of 118 offices, 45
personalization and data centers, and 27 research and software
development centers located in 49 countries.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com or follow @gemalto on
Twitter.
Gemalto media contacts:
Philippe Benitez
Americas
+1 512 257 3869
philippe.benitez@gemalto.com
Kristel Teyras
Europe Middle East & Africa
+33 1 55 01 57 89
kristel.teyras@gemalto.com
Shintaro Suzuki
Asia Pacific
+65 6317 8266
shintaro.suzuki@gemalto.com
Vivian Liang
Greater China
+86 1059373046
vivian.liang@gemalto.com
Source: Gemalto NV
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