Telefónica Tech, Tata Communications and Thales Recognised as Champion Connectivity Vendors by Kaleido Intelligence

11 Vendors Receive Champion Kaleido Scores, 28 Vendors Recognised As High-Flyers

Telefónica Tech and Tata Communications were scored as number one Champion vendors in CMP, and eSIM Connectivity, respectively. Meanwhile, Thales was scored as the number one Champion vendor in eSIM Subscription Management. A further 8 vendors were identified as Champions across the categories analysed.

This year’s benchmarking study is Kaleido’s most detailed yet, with leading vendors’ products closely aligning with current and near-term market needs identified by Kaleido through multiple surveys completed throughout the year, in addition to ongoing dialogue with ecosystem service providers.

Alfredo Serret, IoT Director of Telefónica Tech stated: “We are delighted to be recognized by Kaleido as the number 1 assessed company, confirming our position as the market leader in IoT connectivity thanks to our networks and Kite Platform. In the last 12 months, we have included new key functionalities for our customers in terms of Cybersecurity and Big Data & AI to reinforce the security of the devices and reduce fraud scenarios.”

Marco Bijvelds, Vice President & Head, Tata Communications MOVE remarked: “We are delighted that Kaleido Intelligence has recognised us as the number 1 Champion in their latest Vendor Hub assessment. This is a testament to the leadership built by Tata Communications MOVE in the field of eSIM life cycle orchestration. Our eSIM HUB, which is a part of our integrated digital fabric, makes IoT deployments Simple, Smart & Secure. As the IoT space continues to expand, enterprises will look for partners like Tata Communications, that offer unparalleled connectivity and robust orchestration platform, to drive innovations.”

Eva Rudin, VP Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales remarked: “We are honored to be recognized as No. 1 Champion for the second consecutive year for eSIM Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) in Kaleido Intelligence’s Connectivity Vendor Hub. Thales cloud-based eSIM RSP Solution stands out for its versatility, easy integration and field-proven resilience and scalability, providing a unified framework that addresses both consumer and IoT market needs. Our offering not only meet today’s demands but is also designed to anticipate and shape the future of connectivity. We are leading the way in creating a connected world that is secure, reliable, and seamless for everyone.”

Connectivity Leaders Lowering Commercial and Technical Roadblocks

Kaleido’s ongoing research into connectivity during 2024 has revealed key challenges related to security and regulation, which, when coupled with the strong need for international connectivity support among enterprise customers, means that a very high level of service provider flexibility is demanded to meet deployment requirements.

Steffen Sorrell, Chief of Research at Kaleido Intelligence commented:  “Kaleido’s Connectivity Vendor Hub benchmarking is heavily driven by primary engagement with end-customers as well as service providers. The result of this is the most detailed analysis of the market yet, with expansions in all analysed categories to provide a comprehensive picture of where innovation is tackling the challenges Kaleido has observed in the market.”

The leadership scoring analysis for 39 different connectivity vendors is summarised in the Connectivity Vendor Hub report, along with an assessment of company strengths and opportunities.

Champion vendors received Kaleido Scores of 12 and above, out of a total of 15; meanwhile, High-Flyers received scores between 10 and 12.