Valid Promotes New eSIM for Consumer Solution That Leverages on Strongbox Functionalities for Non-Telecom Applications
September 29, 2022 at 08:00 pm
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Valid launches the new version of its eSIM for Consumer solution that is ready to answer the industry incessant search for non-telecom applications that requires tamper resistance and proven security, with the support of Android Strongbox technology and also any embedded non-telecom application. This new eSIM for Consumer solution is based on Valid's eSIM Operating System (OS), trademarked as mioSIMÃ eSIM OS, and it is designed to help securely provision, identify, manage and connect devices to cellular networks, offering device makers (OEMs) the ability to embed the SIM card functionalities into their devices, adding a high-level of protection to them. The well-proven eSIM Operating System is also a key element on some of the most used secure microcontrollers in the world and as such allows to comply with the latest GSMA specifications
Valid's solution features a non-Telecom functionality because it is pre-loaded with the Strongbox applet. This applet eliminates the hassle of implementing a secure element on top of the eSIM, specially during the development of connected devices. In addition to that, this innovative solution offers OEMs the opportunity to increase the security level of their solution, by leveraging on Strongbox technology, and therefore unlocking new secure use cases and helping them capture new revenue opportunities by differentiating their own applications.
Valid Solucoes SA, formerly Valid Solucoes e Servicos de Seguranca em Meios de Pagamento e Identificacao SA, is a Brazil-based company primarily engaged in the provision of printed services. The Company's activities are divided into four business segments: Means of payment, Identification, Telecommunications and Digital certification. The Means of payment division produces cards, which are used on a daily basis for payments, identification, gift cards, vouchers and tickets, among others. The Identification division offers physical and electronic solutions, such as capture, storage and data management, security printing, as well as recognition and digital printing. The Telecommunications division provides instant lottery tickets, prepaid cards and public transportation tickets, among others. The Digital certification division offers technology and support services for government-certified digital certificates.