Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to as "Macnica"), a total service and solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, has announced the launch of a multi-carrier wireless technology eSIM for IoT that supports global deployment and eliminates the need for card replacement ^{* 1} and the "Macnica Connectivity for Cellular Solution" using eSIM.

In recent years, the spread of IoT has led to the realization of a safer and more comfortable living environment by connecting various things to the Internet. Furthermore, with the recent spread of COVID-19-19 as a major social, economic, and technological paradigm shift, the wave of IoT penetration is rapidly surging. In an environment where a myriad of things are connected, cellular communication, which is one of the communication methods of various formats and standards, is capable of long-distance and large-capacity communication, and can be directly connected to the Internet without an access point. It has advantages such as a relatively simple configuration because it is connected, less restrictions on location compared to other communication methods such as Wi-Fi, and the ability to cover a wide range with a limited frequency band. It has already been used worldwide in IoT-related devices such as mobile phones and tablets. In addition, the recent transition to 5G has made it possible to build a more convenient communication environment, such as being able to communicate with many devices at a much faster communication speed than 4G without delay. .
However, there are also business challenges. Since the purchase contact for each wireless communication component is different, the technical support contact is also different, which makes it difficult to solve problems in wireless communication. It has been pointed out that it is difficult to estimate the user's communication usage fee, and it is difficult to build a business model that includes the provision of communication services.

Therefore, in addition to selling eSIM, a wireless technology for global IoT that supports multi-carriers and does not require card replacement, Macnica has begun offering ``Cellular Solutions'' using eSIM. There are two types of eSIMs handled by Macnica: a card type that can be inserted into conventional devices, and a semiconductor type that can be mounted on devices, and you can choose which one to use depending on the purpose. By providing almost all the semiconductors and technical support necessary for designing cellular communication boards such as communication modules, antennas, processors, and power supplies handled by Macnica, we can also provide bulk board design from the early stages of IoT development. It is possible to respond. This allows Macnica to serve as a single point of contact for technical support and purchasing, making it possible to provide one-stop solutions. eSIM also allows you to switch carriers remotely without physically swapping, making it ideal for globally deployed applications. Furthermore, by setting rates based on prepaid services ^{* 2}, we have made it easier for customers to create added value in the form of communication services and provide them to end users.

In this way, Macnica will provide one-stop, high-value-added services to customers who are responsible for not only the development of edge IoT devices but also higher-level solutions as their needs change, by offering proposals that combine the high-quality fulfillment support and cutting-edge technology that we have cultivated over many years as a "technology trading company We aim to provide high value-added one-stop services to customers who are responsible for upper-level solutions as well as development of edge IoT devices.

*1: eSIM (Embedded SIM) is used in two major ways: (1) a semiconductor-type SIM called embedded SIM, and (2) a function that allows subscriber information to be freely rewritten via the network without physically replacing the SIM (=eUICC). However, the eSIM handled by Macnica has the characteristics of both (1) and (2).

*2: A fixed amount of data can be purchased in advance, and additional data can be added when the data is used up. Please contact us separately if you are considering purchasing as the price plan differs depending on the setting.

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