How is the advent of eSIM technology reshaping operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across industries?
On this page, we delve into three case studies that reveal the transformative impact of this simple yet profound shift in connectivity.
Discover some compelling advancements eSIM technology has enabled in aircraft maintenance, container tracking, and smart water management.
We will also reveal the pivotal role of Thales Adaptive Connect in these transformations.
Let's dig in.
Case Study 1: Aviation Efficiency Takes Flight
Safety and Efficiency in the Skies
For our customer in the aviation industry, ensuring the safety of their aircraft is an unwavering priority.
The traditional approach to collecting safety and preventive maintenance data was tedious, demanding significant manual labour and time.
IATA's plane safety regulations are stringently enforced. Specialised staff must regularly visit the aircraft to manually retrieve the recording media or connect to data ports for information extraction.
Navigating Operational Turbulence
The customer's maintenance teams were constrained by needing a physical presence to collect essential data, an approach deeply ingrained with time-consuming procedures and significant expenses.
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Being bound to a single network operator and dealing with roaming tariffs proved impractical for our client's global operations.
Thales Adaptive Connect (TAC): The Tailwind for Aviation
Thales Adaptive Connect cuts through these operational clouds by introducing automated data transfer through eSIM technology.
In other words, as soon as an aircraft touches down, TAC evaluates the best local cellular network and automatically switches profiles, ensuring the quickest possible transfer of safety data to the flight safety server.
This seamless process significantly accelerates data availability for analysis, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
Lastly, TAC's automation significantly diminishes operational risks, such as fatigue-induced errors.
In an industry where precision and reliability are paramount, TAC stands out as an essential ally, ensuring that the focus on safety is as steadfast as the technology that supports it.
Case Study 2: Setting a New Course for Shipping Efficiency
Adjusting to frequently changing roaming regulations presents a significant challenge for continuously tracking shipping containers across international borders.
The Voyage of Container Tracking
In the shipping industry, monitoring the journey of containers is vital for timely deliveries and managing costs.
Our customer faced the intricate task of tracking their containers worldwide, requiring a solution to handle the complexity of international travel and various regulatory environments.
Unloading the Burden of Connectivity
The customer's pain points included the need for consistent wireless coverage and the challenges associated with permanent roaming, which is increasingly regulated and restricted across countries.
Permanent roaming is when an IoT device uses a mobile network in a different country for an extended period, typically beyond three months.
This practice, common for short-term travellers, doesn't align with the long-term nature of IoT devices in containers, which may operate for many years.
As such, recent regulatory restrictions on permanent roaming can pose challenges for global IoT deployments, leading to high data costs and potential disconnection if not managed correctly.
For example, countries like China, Egypt, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the UAE have banned permanent roaming. In Brazil, Turkey, and Nigeria, regulatory authorities have directly outlawed it.
Meanwhile, there are no official regulatory prohibitions in Australia, Canada, and the USA; however, local mobile network operators may oppose the practice.
In other words, for our customer, setting local connections and managing a patchwork of local SIM cards was too costly and complex.
Thales Adaptive Connect: Steering Through Regulatory Seas
Today, Thales Adaptive Connect is the customer's compass, providing the necessary directional support with eSIM technology.
It ensures containers remain connected by dynamically adapting to the strongest local network provider, bypassing roaming challenges, and guaranteeing uninterrupted tracking.
Case Study 3: Quenching the Thirst for Smart Water Management
Smart water meters are built to last more than 15 years, but they often need new cellular service agreements before that time is up. This can be tricky to manage.
The Current of Change in Water Conservation
A utility company deploying smart water meters signifies a leap towards better resource management.
However, the gap between the lifespan of these meters and the terms of cellular connectivity contracts presented a significant hurdle.
Why?
Simply because utilities might need to update or change how the meter connects to the cellular network long before it needs replacing.
Reservoirs of Resilience Against Connectivity Challenges
The customer needed a solution to reconcile their meters' longevity with network contracts' fluidity, ensuring consistent operation without unnecessary power consumption.
Thales Adaptive Connect: The Conduit for Conservation
With Thales Adaptive Connect, the customer found their flow.
The eSIM technology allows the initial network profile to be embedded during manufacturing and remotely managed afterwards, ensuring the meters operate efficiently and remain connected throughout their extended field life.
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In essence, Thales Adaptive Connect brings a spark of simplicity and efficiency to the world of connectivity, infusing it with the innovative spirit of eSIM technology.
It's a game-changer, offering devices the freedom to connect with the best local network effortlessly, waving goodbye to the hassle of roaming fees.
With just one eSIM, devices from any industry can become global roamers, enjoying uninterrupted service and streamlined operations.
Contact us today and step into a world where connectivity knows no bounds!