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Soracom Partners to Expand iSIM Commercial IoT Growth

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced an expanded partnership to support commercial deployment of next-generation iSIM (Integrated Subscriber Identity Module) for Soracom customers.

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  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced an expanded partnership to support commercial deployment of next-generation iSIM (Integrated Subscriber Identity Module) for Soracom customers.
  • In June 2021, Soracom announced completion of a joint iSIM Proof of Concept in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony), a leading cellular IoT chipset provider, and Kigen, a global leader in secure authentication for cellular IoT devices.
  • “iSIM technology matches perfectly with Soracom's Subscription Containers feature, which lets users download new profiles over the air as needed.
  • This partnership will allow interested Soracom customers to secure the Quectel BG773 and Murata Type 1SC iSIM-compatible modules for use in IoT deployments.

Soracom Partners with Skylo to Deliver Cloud-Native IoT Non-Terrestrial Network Connectivity Anywhere

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced a new strategic partnership with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo Technologies .

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  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced a new strategic partnership with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo Technologies .
  • The combination of NTN-based NB-IoT connectivity and cloud-based IoT network management represents the next generation of IoT connectivity: highly available, highly affordable, ubiquitous, and deeply integrated with the hyperscale cloud platforms that serve as the backbone of today’s IoT.
  • Since 2021, Soracom has offered unified, “single pane of glass” management for connectivity options from cellular and LPWA to Wi-Fi and satellite.
  • In 2022, Soracom added native support for satellite messaging capability, allowing customers to manage satellite IoT devices and billing directly through the Soracom platform.

Soracom Adds Generative AI Capability to IoT Connectivity

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced three new services designed to help IoT deployments take advantage of the power and promise of generative AI (GenAI).

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  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced three new services designed to help IoT deployments take advantage of the power and promise of generative AI (GenAI).
  • These new services, named Soracom Query, Soracom Relay, and Soracom Harvest Data Intelligence, can work together or separately to analyze IoT device data on the fly or connect devices to the powerful AI/ML capabilities now available through leading hyperscale platforms.
  • "Applying GenAI to analyze IoT data has the potential to discover insights that are beyond our imagination,” said Kenta Yasukawa, CTO and Co-Founder of Soracom.
  • The IoT x GenAI Lab will explore the potential to gain new insights from diverse IoT data using Gen AI, develop new products, and provide professional services specializing in the area of Generative AI, including IoT and Large Language Models (LLMs).

Soracom Announces Low-Cost Bundled IoT Data Plan for Europe

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced a new cellular data plan designed to help European startups and SMBs accelerate deployment of connected products and services while keeping data costs low.

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  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced a new cellular data plan designed to help European startups and SMBs accelerate deployment of connected products and services while keeping data costs low.
  • Rates for Soracom's new Plan X3-EU start at €4.50 for a full year of cellular IoT data at 25MB/month, with no hidden fees and options available for 50MB, 100MB, 500MB, 1GB, 5GB or more.
  • Plan X3-EU also provides access to Soracom's fully virtualized connectivity management platform, including advanced cloud integrations and secure networking services designed specifically to help IoT projects launch quickly and succeed at scale.
  • "When it comes to IoT connectivity, we know that companies building and scaling connected experiences in Europe face complex choices," said Ken Otsuki, Director of Business Development and Head of Carrier Relations at Soracom.

Soracom Announces North America's Largest IoT Coverage Area

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Soracom's new plan, "US-MAX," provides IoT data coverage across the three largest wireless networks in North America: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

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  • Soracom's new plan, "US-MAX," provides IoT data coverage across the three largest wireless networks in North America: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
  • Soracom's containerized multi-IMSI capability, which is compatible with both eUICC and UICC standards, means that Plan US-MAX is available today as an over-the-air download to any device in North America using Soracom IoT SIMs or eSIMs.
  • Soracom Plan US-MAX gives us the coverage our customers need and the ability to connect securely to our preferred endpoints."
  • Soracom serves as a technology partner to IoT innovators across North America, Europe, and Asia, and we know extensive coverage in specific countries can make or break a deployment," said Kenta Yasukawa, CTO and Co-Founder of Soracom.

Soracom announces partnership with Simetric to accelerate IoT deployments and drive operational efficiencies at scale, expanding their robust IoT offerings

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

ALPHARETTA, Ga. and BELLEVUE, Wash., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, and Simetric Inc., a single pane of glass, IoT connectivity and edge device life-cycle management platform, today announced their partnership. Soracom and Simetric's shared recognition that building new connected experiences is challenging enough without adding needless complexity and expense, makes this partnership a natural fit to better serve the needs of global enterprises as they deploy new connected solutions.

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  • The partnership with Simetric expands Soracom's offering, strengthening what is already a leading global cellular IoT connectivity solution.
  • ALPHARETTA, Ga. and BELLEVUE, Wash., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, and Simetric Inc., a single pane of glass, IoT connectivity and edge device life-cycle management platform, today announced their partnership.
  • "The Soracom platform was designed from the ground up to accelerate speed to market and ensure success at scale in IoT," said Kenta Yasukawa, Soracom CTO and Co-Founder.
  • The more complex their IoT deployment, the more customers will benefit from what Soracom and Simetric can offer together."

Soracom Adds Industrial SIM to IoT SIM and eSIM Portfolio

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that it has added an industrial grade SIM card to its portfolio of IoT SIM and eSIM solutions.

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  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that it has added an industrial grade SIM card to its portfolio of IoT SIM and eSIM solutions.
  • With this addition, Soracom now offers both standard and industrial-grade eSIMs and SIM cards, as well as iSIM capability.
  • The Soracom Industrial SIM card is designed for M2M/IoT applications where environmental conditions demand a rugged solution and a card-type SIM is preferred to an eSIM.
  • "An industrial-grade SIM card with eUICC capabilities complements our industrial IoT eSIM offerings and lets our customers deploy connected solutions seamlessly in challenging environments, ensuring optimal form factors and maximum durability tailored to their use cases."

Soracom, UnaBiz Launch Jointly Developed LTE-M IoT Button

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and Massive IoT service provider UnaBiz have announced the joint global development and launch of an LTE-M-based IoT button that utilizes Soracom’s eSIM technology and cloud-native smart connectivity platform.

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  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and Massive IoT service provider UnaBiz have announced the joint global development and launch of an LTE-M-based IoT button that utilizes Soracom’s eSIM technology and cloud-native smart connectivity platform.
  • Connected buttons are sometimes described as "smart buttons," but what makes the LTE-M IoT button so effective is its simplicity.
  • A single click or press sends an event over the built-in LTE-M connection to the Soracom or UnaBiz platform endpoints, where the real intelligence resides.
  • Industries such as eCommerce, call centers, hospitality, maintenance, and transportation can use the IoT button to automate operations, streamline workflows, and improve customer service.

Soracom Named as a Visionary in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, today announced that it has been named a Visionary in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide.

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  • Soracom , Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, today announced that it has been named a Visionary in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide.
  • “We are humbled to be recognized as a Visionary in the Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services,” said Ken Tamagawa, CEO and cofounder of Soracom.
  • View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide report to learn more about Soracom’s strengths and cautions, among other provider offerings, at https://www.soracom.io/gartner/ .
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity, Worldwide, January 30, 2023, Pablo Arriandiaga, Eric Goodness, et.

SORACOM Applies for Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

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Friday, November 18, 2022

KDDI CORPORATION and SORACOM, INC, a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity services, today announced that SORACOM has applied to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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  • KDDI CORPORATION and SORACOM, INC, a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity services, today announced that SORACOM has applied to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
  • To further accelerate its own business growth and global expansion, Soracom began preparation for a potential public offering in 2020.
  • With appropriate corporate governance systems now in place and demonstrated capacity for independent management, Soracom has now applied to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
  • Prior to any such listing, it is necessary to obtain listing approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange and complete examination by the Japan Exchange Regulation.