LOS ANGELES, October 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mobile breakthrougha leading independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the best companies, technologies and products in the global wireless and mobile marketplace, today announced that Kigenthe world leader in eSIM and iSIM security, has been named ‘Startup of the Year’ in the 8th edition.e annual Mobile Breakthrough Awards program.
Kigen offers IoT manufacturers the ability to build security into leading mobile IoT chipsets and modules and with leading Internet of Things (IoT) and LPWAN connectivity providers in up to 200 countries. The company works with partners in an extensive technology ecosystem and offers a broad portfolio of solutions that simplify the provisioning and management of SIM cards across the entire connected device value chain. With Kigen, companies can rapidly grow their IoT by integrating trust and improving end-to-end security through SIM, eSIM and iSIM technologies, in a cost-effective manner.
Kigen has a strong track record of innovation to increase the adoption of cellular IoT, with pioneering efforts that have resulted in setting new benchmarks for the industry, enabling secure and scalable next-generation IoT.
Recently, Kigen announced a groundbreaking eSIM IoT remote Manager solution, providing automated and intelligent eSIM management capabilities for security at scale, aligned with GSMA’s new eSIM for IoT standard (SGP.32). Kigen also provides IFPP, the secure loading of mobile network SIM profiles to IoT and M2M devices on the factory production line, to improve the manufacturing process of connected mobile devices at scale. OEMs and module makers can leverage IFPP to streamline supply chains and reduce logistics complexity with one global SKU. IoT device manufacturers can also dynamically adjust their MNO subscription profiles, providing greater flexibility in responding to global market trends.
“Our mission is to make securing connected things as easy as possible. We have seen a 350% growth in the adoption of eSIM solutions. From our secure eSIM and iSIM OS to remote SIM provisioning and professional services, we serve as a partner for any manufacturer looking to securely scale their digital assets,” said Vincent Korstanje, CEO of Kigen. “It is a great honor to receive this recognition from Mobile Breakthrough. Our goal is to continue delivering solutions that enable our partners and customers to unlock the growth of IoT and AI through security.”
The mission of the annual Mobile Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of mobile and wireless technology categories, including cloud computing, mobile management, wireless and broadband, mobile analytics, IoT and Smart City and much more. This year’s program included thousands of nominations from more than 15 different countries around the world.
“Kigen’s portfolio of disruptive SIM, eSIM and iSIM technologies simplifies how IoT can be secure and connected by default across our industrial, critical infrastructure and consumer technology. With digital transformation and advanced technology taking center stage, security is the foundation of trust. Enterprises need ways to protect their digital assets, including connectivity services or application data flowing from chip to cloud,” said Steve Johansson, managing director of Mobile Breakthrough. “We are proud to recognize Kigen as our 2024 ‘Startup of the Year’ for simplifying and democratizing digital security to help accelerate technology shifts and open more ways for companies to scale IoT and AI .”
Kigen’s SIM OS products have achieved a major milestone by enabling more than 2.5 billion SIM cards, complementing GSMA-accredited secure remote service capabilities.
In addition to the SIM OS software stack, Kigen’s product portfolio includes GSMA-certified Embedded SIMs (eSIM) operating systems that run on any form factor and enable remote downloading of a SIM profile from an operator wherever the device is located. Integrated SIM technology (iSIM), developed by Kigen, helps reduce power consumption for mobile device security. This product moves the SIM card from a separate chip to a secure enclave next to the application processor and mobile radio on a purpose-built SoC. Delivering these three building blocks in one consolidated part reduces the PCB footprint, component purchasing, and manufacturing costs of IoT devices.
The entire SIM portfolio is built on the latest mobile standards and specifications, and all products are optimized for 2G/CDMA/3G/4G & 5G networks, as well as low-power WAN networks such as NB-IoT and LTE-M . Kigen’s range of flexible products and services meet all recognized industry standards and their professional team can also guide customers in selecting the right solution, assist with installation and onboarding, as well as offering a comprehensive range of professional services.
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About Kigen
Kigen is the leader in eSIM and iSIM security-based IoT solutions built for scalability. Kigen, an Arm-founded company, flexibly provides OEMs with security on leading IoT chipsets and modules and with the world’s leading IoT and LPWAN connectivity providers in up to 200 countries. Our industry-leading SIM OS products enable more than 2.5 billion SIM cards and complement our GSMA-accredited secure remote SIM provisioning service capabilities. More information at https://kigen.com/ or join our #FutureofSIM feed on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/kigen/.
