Building on GSMA SGP.32 to Real-Time IoT Orchestration at Scale

• eSIM, iSIM
• Subscription management
• Secure element

SGP.32 is not just a standard. It marks a shift in how IoT can be operated at scale.

The cellular IoT ecosystem is evolving rapidly, driven by the need to connect devices globally, reliably and securely over long lifecycles. GSMA SGP.32 introduces an eSIM specification purpose-built for IoT, bringing new levels of flexibility, scalability and trust to deployments worldwide. This progress opens up new possibilities for enterprises across industries such as utilities, logistics, metering, retail and security.

Building on this momentum, Thales' vision goes further: by combining SGP.32 with advanced automation and a Single Pane of Glass, IoT Service Providers and OEMs can streamline operations, gain real-time operational insight and scale their device fleets with clarity and confidence. Connectivity becomes a predictable, strategic capability that supports performance, innovation and long-term business growth.

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SGP.32: enabling global, long-lived IoT deployments

SGP.32 represents a decisive evolution in cellular IoT. Designed specifically for large scale, long lived deployments, it enables standardised, secure and remote eSIM provisioning worldwide. OEMs, IoT service providers and connectivity providers benefit from increased flexibility, streamlined manufacturing processes and the ability to architect products for global deployment from the outset. By establishing a common, interoperable baseline, SGP.32 lays the groundwork for more agile and future proof IoT strategies.

When scale shifts the challenge from connectivity to operations

As IoT deployments drastically grow, the operational reality changes. The focus moves beyond individual connections to the behaviour, performance and continuity of entire fleets. Managing diverse networks, regional requirements and service expectations requires a more holistic approach. At this stage, success increasingly depends on how effectively operations can remain coordinated, predictable and aligned with business objectives as scale increases.

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Beyond SGP.32: automation and a Single Pane of Glass

This is where automation and orchestration become essential. By bringing together Thales' GSMA certified eSIM provisioning, advanced secure eSIM orchestration and Single Pane of Glass network orchestration, enterprises gain a unified operational layer. Connectivity providers, platforms and enterprise systems are brought together into a single control environment, enabling automated lifecycle actions, consistent policy enforcement and coordinated management across multiple providers, without replacing existing tools or investments.

From connectivity to confident IoT execution

Thales' vision for IoT goes beyond technical enablement. It is about creating operating models that teams can rely on every day. Automation reduces manual effort, real time insights enable proactive decisions and security is embedded at the device level using the eSIM as a hardware root of trust. With a Single Pane of Glass, IoT Service Providers and OEMs gain clarity and control as their deployments expand, allowing IoT to scale smoothly, securely and reliably as part of long term business strategy.

SGP.32 provides a powerful foundation. When enhanced with automation and orchestration, it gives enterprises the visibility, control and confidence they need to operate IoT fleets successfully at scale.

SGP.32 certified eSIM foundations

Advanced automation and orchestration

Single Pane of Glass operations

Embedded security by design