Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create eSIM technology in the cloud.

The collaboration aims to transform the traditional eSIM implementations to more scalable, elastic, cloud native deployments. This introduces business models designed to accelerate the widespread adoption of eSIM technology across various industries and streamline its application.

Having rolled out the first eSIM in 2012 and to date enabling over 500 million eSIM downloads in accordance with SGP specifications, supporting industry standardisation, G+D continues to be at forefront of this technology both in terms of innovation and implementation. It will use AWS’s global cloud infrastructure to enhance eSIM deployment capabilities, making it more efficient and accessible for mobile network operators, device manufacturers and enterprises.

G+D has also played a role in the creation and evolution of the GSMA eSIM specifications such as SGP.22 (consumer eSIMs), SGP.32 (IoT eSIMs) and the upcoming SGP.41/42 (eSIMs for in-factory profile provisioning)

G+D’s eSIM platform harnesses AWS cloud capabilities to deliver eSIM options that meet enterprise requirements. The company’s SGP.32 offering with eSIM, which includes G+D’s IoT Suite, is built on AWS, which provides proven scalability and elasticity. AWS’s global infrastructure further ensures G+D’s AirOn360 entitlement service maintains consistent performance for users worldwide.

AWS’s security capabilities protect sensitive eSIM data and operations. G+D’s eSIM platform uses AWS sovereignty controls and features to support sovereign deployment models, ensuring secure eSIM delivery that meets regulatory requirements.

“G+D transforms mobile connectivity management through highly innovative eSIM built on AWS,” said Yasser Alsaied, vice president of IoT at AWS (aws.amazon.com). “By leveraging the global reach and scalable architecture of AWS, G+D’s SGP.32 platform, IoT Suite and entitlement services can now deliver eSIM profile management capabilities to mobile operators and enterprises worldwide. As eSIM adoption accelerates across consumer and IoT devices, secure, reliable cloud services are fundamental to scaling eSIM technology and enabling new connectivity options. AWS and G+D are helping customers transform their mobile connectivity operations while maintaining the highest standards of security and performance.”

Philipp Schulte, CEO of G+D mobile security, added: “With eSIM bringing IoT and consumer connectivity into a new era, we are ready to pioneer the connected future. Our work with AWS underlines our intention to continuously push boundaries and reimagine the way carriers, device vendors and enterprise customers think about eSIM implementation. The combination of cloud computing and eSIM technology represents a powerful duo that drives the future of connectivity. This integration not only simplifies the management of mobile connections, but also unlocks new possibilities for global and flexible communications, fostering significant business value for enterprises across industries. Together with AWS, we look forward to shaping a seamless, smart and more sustainable future.”

Giesecke+Devrient (www.gi-de.com) is a security tech company headquartered in Munich. It was founded in 1852 and employs more than 14,000 people. In 2023, the company generated a turnover of €3bn. G+D is represented by 123 subsidiaries and joint ventures in 40 countries.