The global phase-out of 2G and 3G networks continues to accelerate. Over the past three months, operators worldwide have implemented important updates: from networks that have already been shut down to those with newly announced closure dates. These developments can have a direct impact on IoT connectivity and existing deployments. In this update, we provide … Lees meer 2G/3G network sunset update
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The IoT landscape is rapidly evolving. Connected devices are increasingly becoming an essential part of infrastructure, while the introduction of SGP.32 is opening the door to further acceleration. At the same time, internationally operating organizations are showing a growing need for partners that can provide reliable and consistent support on a global scale.
Last year, we were proud to announce that Thingsdata had been nominated for the FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026, a prestigious ranking by the Financial Times and Statista. The official ranking has now been published, and Thingsdata has been officially included in this list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. What Does Being Included in the … Lees meer Thingsdata Included in FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026
At Thingsdata, we believe that successful sales go beyond offering a product or service. It’s about building trust, understanding customer needs, and creating long-term relationships. To further develop our teams, we participated in the Sales Excellence Training with Klaas Kroezen, entrepreneur, author, and former CEO of the market research agency WUA. Authentic Sales as a … Lees meer Sales Excellence Training at Thingsdata: Authentic and Relaxed IoT Sales
Thingsdata is proud to be featured in the Q1 2026 edition of IoT Now. In this edition, IoT Now shares the story of how Thingsdata scaled from a regional IoT connectivity provider to a global enabler delivering seamless cellular IoT connectivity across 190+ countries. The Q1 2026 issue is being distributed during Mobile World Congress … Lees meer Thingsdata featured in IoT Now Q1 2026 – How we scaled from regional provider to global enabler
More and more mobile operators worldwide are taking steps to phase out their 2G and 3G networks. In this article, we provide an overview of the most recent network sunset updates, including all changes and additions implemented over the past three months. This information is particularly relevant for organizations using IoT solutions or legacy devices … Lees meer 2G/3G network sunset
Thingsdata, a European specialist in secure and scalable global cellular connectivity products and services, announces the opening of its Hongkong office as of March 1. The expansion reflects the rapidly growing demand for global IoT expertise among Asian enterprises operating internationally. Increasing demand for global IoT expertise in Asia In recent years, Thingsdata has seen … Lees meer Thingsdata expands to Hongkong to support growing demand for global IoT services in Asia
Introducing: Tom van Es, started as a new team member in the position of Business Development Executive Benelux. At the beginning of February, Tom van Es joined Thingsdata as Business Development Executive Benelux. He studies at the Amsterdam School of International Business, where he completed a major in Organisation, Leadership and Change. Within the sales … Lees meer Thingsdata welcomes Tom van Es
Introduction: since February 2, Ingrid Bosma has joined Thingsdata as Marketing Executive. In this role, she focuses on further strengthening the brand positioning of Thingsdata as a provider and knowledge partner in the field of IoT connectivity within the business market. Ingrid is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, content creation, campaigns, and collaboration … Lees meer Thingsdata welcomes Ingrid Bosma
IoT connectivity is evolving from a technical prerequisite into a strategic component of the IoT architecture. With the introduction of the GSMA SGP.32 standard, a new approach to eSIM provisioning and management in IoT environments emerges. At the center of this approach is the eUICC IoT Manager (eIM), which—together with the IoT Profile Assistant (IPA) and SM-DP+—creates a clear separation between device interaction, orchestration, and profile storage.
Where previous eSIM standards were largely operator-driven or consumer-oriented, SGP.32 shifts control to the organization itself. The eIM acts as a central management layer that determines when and under what conditions eSIM profiles are downloaded, activated, or switched. This makes connectivity a controllable and integrable part of the broader IoT and IT architecture.
This approach reduces operator dependency, supports compliance with local regulations, and improves manageability for large-scale, international IoT deployments with long device lifecycles. As such, SGP.32 with eIM is particularly relevant for organizations that deploy IoT strategically and require flexibility, governance, and future-proof connectivity.