IoT connectivity gains new levels of flexibility and control with Soracom's introduction of the "Connectivity Hypervisor"
Soracom, Inc., a leading provider of cellular connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the development of a groundbreaking platform: the SORACOM Connectivity Hypervisor. This new technology is designed to offer unprecedented flexibility, control, and intelligence in managing global IoT cellular connectivity.
The Connectivity Hypervisor empowers IoT devices deployed worldwide to dynamically optimize their connectivity for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and reliability. It achieves this by enabling multi-profile orchestration on a single eSIM, allowing devices to adapt their connectivity based on changing needs or locations.
One of the key features of the Connectivity Hypervisor is automatic network connection with fallback. Devices first connect via a pre-installed Soracom profile and can then switch dynamically to the most appropriate local or use-case-specific profile, ensuring optimal connectivity and built-in redundancy with uninterrupted service even if local profiles fail.
The platform also supports single-SKU global deployment, reducing logistical complexities and costs associated with managing different SIMs for different countries or operators. It complies with permanent roaming regulations via dynamic profile switching to local carriers, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.
The Connectivity Hypervisor is compatible with Soracom’s eUICC-compliant IoT SIMs supporting the GSMA SGP.32 standard, enabling next-generation remote SIM provisioning tailored for global IoT deployments. By acting as a hypervisor for IoT connectivity, it unifies profile management across operators, contributing to a more open, flexible, and resilient global IoT environment.
Kenta Yasukawa, the CTO and co-founder of Soracom, stated that the Connectivity Hypervisor marks an evolution in Soracom’s role, from simply providing connections to enabling intelligent connectivity management that adapts to each customer’s unique operational needs.
Soracom is currently working with Toyota Motor Corporation under the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) on a demonstration project called IRIGATE, exploring stable, flexible connectivity for connected vehicles. The Connectivity Hypervisor is being validated for SGP.32-based dynamic profile provisioning in live testing environments.
With the Connectivity Hypervisor, Soracom positions itself as a foundational technology for scalable, regulatory-compliant, and operationally efficient IoT connectivity. As IoT devices become increasingly prevalent and critical in various industries, the ability to dynamically control connectivity is no longer a luxury; it's a strategic necessity.
The Connectivity Hypervisor is planned for release by the end of Soracom's 2025 fiscal year. As the world continues to embrace the IoT revolution, Soracom's new platform is set to revolutionize the way we manage and optimize cellular connectivity for IoT devices, paving the way for a more connected and efficient future.
The Connectivity Hypervisor, a groundbreaking technology from Soracom, Inc., is a key component of data-and-cloud-computing by empowering IoT devices with intelligent connectivity management. This technology, part of the broader technology landscape, unifies global IoT connectivity through the use of multi-profile orchestration and automatic network connection.
