New Rules, New Roles: How SGP.32 Is Reshaping Global IoT
- Chinmay
- June 3, 2025
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- data sovereignty in IoT, Eseye collaboration, eSIM Orchestrator, global IoT deployment, IoT connectivity strategy, IoT managed services, MNO compliance, remote SIM provisioning, SGP.32 standard, SIM profile lifecycle, Transforma Insights report
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From SIM Cards to Strategy: The Rise of the eSIM Orchestrator
Businesses relying on globally connected IoT devices are entering a new phase of complexity, driven by shifting connectivity standards and stricter market conditions. A recent report by Transforma Insights, developed in collaboration with Eseye, outlines a transformative trend: enterprises must rethink how they manage device connectivity—or risk falling behind.
At the heart of this change is the SGP.32 standard for eSIMs, a next-generation update to remote SIM provisioning that brings both opportunity and complexity. Once considered a plug-and-play solution, global IoT connectivity now demands precision, policy management, and proactive lifecycle strategies.
Why Connectivity Is No Longer “Set and Forget”
According to the report, titled “eSIM Orchestration: Driving the Next Wave of IoT Connectivity”, the era of simple, unrestricted global device roaming is ending. Three key shifts are forcing this transition:
- New eSIM Standards: The SGP.32 update allows for more sophisticated remote SIM management—but also introduces added configuration responsibilities.
- Selective MNO Behavior: Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are tightening controls, requiring greater security assurances and selective access to their networks.
- Rising Compliance Complexity: Countries are implementing stricter rules around data sovereignty, permanent roaming, and eSIM localization.
Together, these factors create a web of constraints that businesses can no longer ignore.
Enter: The eSIM Orchestrator
To survive this new era, the report predicts the rise of a new specialist role: the eSIM Orchestrator. This isn’t just another tech job—it’s the beating heart of future IoT connectivity strategy.
An eSIM Orchestrator will manage:
- Profile Management: Dynamic downloads, swaps, and cancellations based on evolving policies
- Lifecycle Optimization: Managing device SIMs from onboarding to end-of-life
- Network Intelligence: Choosing the right networks (e.g., 5G SA, NB-IoT) based on device and geography
- Billing & Support: Acting as a unified billing and service support point for global deployments
- Compliance & Security: Ensuring regulatory conformity in every region of operation
This shift transforms connectivity from a transactional layer into a strategic asset. It moves enterprises toward a managed service model—one that reduces risk, boosts control, and scales intelligently.
Strategic Connectivity Is the New Advantage
As Ian Marsden, CTO at Eseye, puts it:
“Proactive companies will be looking beyond the technical changes like SGP.32. They’ll understand the operational and strategic implications of eSIM orchestration and invest accordingly.”
The takeaway? Managing global device fleets will no longer be about just getting a SIM in a device. It’s about owning the full lifecycle—technology, policy, billing, and compliance.
