Thingsdata has been included in the FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026, a ranking compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista. This nomination confirms our accelerated growth and our role as a leading player among Europe’s fastest-growing companies. The Financial Times will publish the full FT1000 ranking on 26 March 2026.
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Thingsdata has been included in the FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026, a ranking compiled by the Financial Times in collaboration with Statista. This nomination confirms our accelerated growth and our role as a leading player among Europe’s fastest-growing companies. The Financial Times will publish the full FT1000 ranking on 26 March 2026.
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.
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.
International fleet management depends on continuous and reliable connectivity as vehicles constantly cross national borders and organizations rely on real-time GPS and vehicle data. Standard SIM cards often fall short due to connectivity disruptions, inconsistent roaming performance, and fragmented local contracts.
M2M connectivity provides a structural solution through multi-network access, centralized SIM architecture, and enhanced security using private APN and VPN connections. This enables international fleets to scale efficiently, maintain uninterrupted visibility, and securely manage business-critical data.
International fleet management depends on continuous and reliable connectivity as vehicles constantly cross national borders and organizations rely on real-time GPS and vehicle data. Standard SIM cards often fall short due to connectivity disruptions, inconsistent roaming performance, and fragmented local contracts.
M2M connectivity provides a structural solution through multi-network access, centralized SIM architecture, and enhanced security using private APN and VPN connections. This enables international fleets to scale efficiently, maintain uninterrupted visibility, and securely manage business-critical data.
When developing IoT solutions, reliability is crucial. Devices must operate in a wide range of situations, from indoor environments to challenging outdoor locations. A structured testing phase during large-scale rollouts is therefore essential, revealing obstacles before they cause operational disruptions.
When developing IoT solutions, reliability is crucial. Devices must operate in a wide range of situations, from indoor environments to challenging outdoor locations. A structured testing phase during large-scale rollouts is therefore essential, revealing obstacles before they cause operational disruptions.
Developing an IoT solution requires more than simply building devices. It is an integrated process in which hardware, software, connectivity, data infrastructure, and management must seamlessly align. Only with a well-thought-out approach can a reliable, secure, and scalable solution be achieved.
In 2025, it became clear that industrial technology has definitively entered a new phase. AI and edge computing are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re operational reality. Thingsdata identifies five trends that are having an immediate impact on organizations working with IoT solutions, smart assets, and international connectivity.