S-IMSY: Modernising Cellular Data Connectivity.
The Problem:
Unlike phones and tablets, connecting data devices over cellular is complicated. This complexity has lead to an ecosystem of services built around the network that provide services to enable visibility and access.
The mobile industry lags behind other technology industries because it is underpinned by incompatible and outdated protocols. It has to modernise, this is recognised throughout the industry and there are many initiatives attempting to move the industry towards this. However a mixture of business models and legacy technologies mean that this modernisation is too slow or impossible, with a long tail that will take decades to change.
There are a plethora of new technologies being released that are going to place massive demands on the traditional telecom operators, all whilst they are required to continue to serve existing customer bases. 5G, eSIM (embedded SIM card, no physical swap needed), oRAN (Open Radio Access Network) and open APIs (Application Programming Interface - public interface for easy software integration) are all pressing technology changes that the operators need to deal with whilst under the massive shadow of AI, that is changing every industry almost every day.
Background:
The telecoms ecosystem has developed in ways that mean the operators no longer control their networks in ways many might think. Whilst local MNOs (Mobile Network Operator) own the licences for the airwaves, in many markets they no longer own the cell towers, core networks, OSS (Operation Support Systems)/BSS (Business Support System), fibre networks or backhaul networks (which connect cell towers to the core network to enable data transmission between local access points and the internet). This fragmentation has limited the ability for the MNOs to innovate, and is further constrained by rising costs, economic pressures and existing Infrastructure.
Traditionally, outside of the handset markets, the telecom operators have only operated as a network, providing a pipe to carry data packets to and from one end of the network to another. Advanced services such as private networking, private APNs (the gateway between a mobile network and another network, typically the internet) and managed routers are expensive, creating high costs costs that prevent more agile business models and go to market (GTM) strategies.
Advanced Services and the Need for Agility: Real-World Examples
S-IMSY modernises connectivity, providing increased insight and intelligence for connected solutions. The use cases below demonstrate how industries increasingly need agile and modern connectivity solutions. – exactly what S-IMSY provides.
EV Charging Stations
Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing. So too is the need for robust and reliable EV charging infrastructure. Real time connectivity is required to manage billing, power usage and availability; so much so that connectivity is now legislated in many places. By utilising S-IMSY private networking and private APN capability, stations can be monitored and managed centrally. This allows operators to ensure optimal performance, perform remote diagnostics, and deploy software updates without needing physical intervention. Thus, reducing the high costs associated with traditional network services.
Digital Signage
Traditionally Digital signage solutions would rely on local internet connections for connectivity to deliver real time content updates across multiple locations. This option is often fragmented and insecure. By utilising private networking and managed routers, digital signage can be controlled centrally and updated securely. The S-IMSY approach strengthens content delivery, delivers higher uptime and reduces the cost of managing multiple endpoints. S-IMSY offers flexibility and cost efficiency which is needed to deploy and manage large scale digital signage networks which is not on offer from existing telecoms solutions.
Out of Band Management (OOBM)
Use Case: Data centre Disaster Recovery with OOBM
Out of Band Management (OOBM) is a lifeline for critical infrastructure or remote data centres particularly during network outages. With OOBM, IT teams can access and troubleshoot network devices via a sperate dedicated channel even if the main network is down. For example, if an enterprise was running several data centres, costly downtime can be avoided by using OOBM to remotely reboot servers, reconfigure routers or restore services without the need to send staff to site. With S-IMSY this solution can be scaled up easily and in a cost effective way without the need for additional remote access hardware or licensing costs.
Connected Solution Automation
IoT (Internet of Things) devices and smart systems have become increasingly complex. Connected Solution Automation is becoming a necessity for modern enterprises. Automated and integrated solutions reduce manual intervention for smart buildings, connected factories or distributed IoT devices. S-IMSY provides full API access, allowing enterprises to automate tasks, like device configuration, data collection and system maintenance across large networks of connected devices. Traditional telecom services often lack the low level API integration and adaptability needed to support seamless automation.
Modernising Connectivity:
SIMSY modernises connectivity, bringing together the latest technology advancements into the mobile market, enabling enterprises to deploy state of the art networking that is fit for the demands of todays technology requirements. The rise of AI and Cybersecurity have changed the way organisations need to operate, our network is built to allow organisations to set up and manage their connectivity to meet with these new demands.
The SIMSY platform is 5G enabled with eSIMs already being provided to customers. Our network is built using modern architecture, meaning we can provide our network as a service, with complete API access and virtualised instances for scalable cloud deployment. SIMSY provides numerous benefits particularly;
- lower solution cost
- Increased security
- Improved network visibility & management
- Built for integration
- Enables automation
A modern network is essential for any connected solution in todays world.
Contact us to find out how to start using our technology for your enterprise today.