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Feel the SIM: How Automation in Cellular Failover Connects Everything

By Special Guest
Cynthia Artin, Special Correspondent
August 10, 2016

Cradlepoint recently introduced a unique hardware and software solution that automatically detects active SIM for multiple networks, making it possible to provide instantaneous fail-over between different service provider networks to ensure uptime. 

Now, an enterprise running apps on cellular connections can include active SIM cards from both AT&T and Verizon in the U.S., for example, and move sessions from one network to the other should a failure occur. The provisioning is remarkably simple: purchase and activate the SIM and insert it into the Cloud Manager dock. 

This is extremely good news for companies that require cellular in addition to fixed broadband connectivity because it decreases the complexity in setting up multiple connections and fail-over software. Carriers like AT&T and Verizon use the same SKU, enabling interconnection at the local level through "auto-carrier selection." 

“Cradlepoint makes complex connectivity simple. For a decade, we’ve helped businesses leverage LTE connectivity to connect the devices and networks that wired lines could not. Now we are enabling businesses to take their networks further faster with our SDK and extensibility platform to support the creation of customized applications that drive more intelligence into the network and improve business operations,” said Ian Pennell, CMO, Cradlepoint. “IoT and M2M create a fundamental shift in how enterprises work, communicate, and architect their businesses. By enabling our customers to successfully integrate customized LTE applications, we are helping them design smarter networks and more intelligently connect their business, employees, and devices.”

The solution also works with certain carriers in other regions including EMEA and Asia. This is all part of Cradlepoint's enterprise cloud platform, which Softbank is now leveraging in Asia.

Christian Renaud, research director of 451 Research’s Internet of Things practice, weighed in saying, “Layering extensibility capabilities on top of an M2M/IoT platform opens the door for enterprises to streamline their networks and design purpose-built applications that fit their technology needs and business goals. As a result, enterprises can more quickly respond to changing conditions and realize faster value from their network implementations.”

May the ports - and SIM cards - be with you.




Edited by Ken Briodagh
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