New Tata–Cisco Partnership Sets Global Benchmark for eSIM-Powered IoT Connectivity

Tata Communications and Cisco have teamed up to supercharge global IoT deployments, with a strategic partnership that blends Tata’s intelligent eSIM orchestration with Cisco’s robust device management platform.

Key Highlights of the Collaboration

• Tata Communications MOVE™: A global eSIM orchestration solution managing over 350 million eSIM OS across 200+ countries and territories.
• Cisco IoT Control Center: A cloud-based platform supporting 270+ million SIM-enabled IoT devices, including 100 million connected cars.
• Unified Connectivity: Enterprises can now activate, monitor, and scale devices seamlessly across private/public networks and multiple SIM providers.
• Industries Benefiting: Transportation, logistics, and manufacturing stand to gain the most, with simplified provisioning and reduced integration costs.

Strategic Impact

• Tackles long-standing IoT challenges like fragmented SIM hardware, complex provisioning, and vendor lock-ins.
• Enables faster rollouts, greater visibility, and scalable operations for global enterprises.
• Positions eSIM as a foundational technology for managing connected ecosystems—from vehicles to industrial sensors.

Marco Bijvelds of Tata Communications summed it up:

This partnership empowers global businesses to unlock new opportunities, streamline operations, and accelerate digital transformation.

The collaboration will significantly benefit industries like transportation, logistics, and manufacturing, where reliable IoT connectivity is critical, be it a trucking company that instantly activates trailers across borders without local SIM cards or a utility provider seeking to monitor infrastructure on private and public networks without reconfiguring devices.