Gemalto announces collaboration
with Qualcomm Technologies
emalto, a global leader in digital
security, has announced a new
collaboration that will see its
advanced mobile connectivity solutions
integrated with Qualcomm Snapdragon
mobile PC platform. This paves the way
for iSIM commercialisation on a growing
range of always connected PCs, laptops
and tablets.
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The effort will support the integration of
Gemalto’s eSIM technology and remote
subscription management solutions, with
the new Secure Processing Unit (SPU)
on the Snapdragon mobile PC platform.
This initiative represents the first
time an eSIM will be integrated with
processing platforms designed to power
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Providing benefits for
industry players:
• OEMs optimise their bill of materials
and supply chain costs. With
Gemalto solutions they facilitate late
eSIM customisation during or after
the device manufacturing process
• Mobile operators benefit from
a larger addressable base of
connected devices and a trusted
platform for secure services. Based
on existing standards the technology
will be open and secure
The first wave of always connected PCs
to incorporate Snapdragon mobile PC
platforms featuring Gemalto’s technology
are expected as early as 2019.
“This new agreement with Qualcomm
Technologies aims at accelerating
adoption of seamless cellular connectivity
Sherry Zameer, SVP Internet of Things for
CISMEA at Gemalto
in PCs, tablets and other mobile
products,” said Sherry Zameer, SVP
Internet of Things for CISMEA at Gemalto.
“We are committed to continued
innovation with Qualcomm Technologies
in order to provide superior built-in
security and connectivity experiences.”
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are
trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated,
registered in the United States and other
countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a
product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc
and/or its subsidiaries. u
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As a result, the innovation will provide
seamless LTE and forthcoming 5G
connection, extended battery life and a
foundation for consumer applications such
as online payments, transport ticketing
and authentication to cloud services.
always connected PCs and similar
consumer devices.