Rural broadband operator and UK ISP Voneus, which has spent the past few years rolling out a gigabit-capable fixed wireless access (FWA) and full fibre (FTTP) network across poorly served areas, has today informed staff about a fresh round of redundancies after “market conditions” meant it was “no longer possible” to continue their previous pace of deployment.

The development follows shortly after the provider dropped out of the Government’s £12m (state aid) Project Gigabit contract for Mid West Shropshire (here) and suffered a spate of complaints about their legacy network (here). Voneus had previously been aspiring to cover 370,000 UK premises via their gigabit-capable broadband network, although today’s update notes that they have now passed the 100,000 premises milestone.

Naturally, the operator is not immune to the challenges being faced by many other alternative broadband networks in today’s market, such as the pressure from high interest rates, rising build costs and strong competition from rivals etc. Instead, Voneus has today informed ISPreview that they’re adapting their “operating model” to focus less on build and more on commercialisation of what they’ve already built. Similar strategies have been adopted by many other altnets.

A Voneus Spokesperson told ISPreview:

“Since its founding in 2011, Voneus has made impressive strides in establishing itself as a leading provider of rural broadband in the UK, recently passing the milestone of 100,000 gigabit-enabled premises.

Due to market conditions, it is no longer possible for this network roll-out to continue at the same pace. As a result, Voneus is adapting its operating model to focus on enhancing customer service as well as continuing to grow sales and revenue. This shift in focus will involve a strategic reorganisation which is likely to result in some redundancies.

The company remains active on potential strategic growth opportunities through mergers and acquisitions and to secure funding for future network deployment.”

The company’s most recent accounts, which cover the year to 31st March 2023, revealed that the group is being funded by up to £250m from its investors and was home to a total of 156 employees (up from 121 in 2022). Voneus also reported a turnover of £3.29m (2022: £2.72m), gross profit of £942k (2022: £1.39m) and a loss for the year of -£14.47m (2022: -£8.82m).

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The centrally located Netherlands is well-known as an important digital hub. There is a tremendous density of datacenters, a strong digital economy and an excellent digital infrastructure, both by sea and by land to the European hinterland. With its world-class connectivity and strategic position, the country offers unparalleled opportunities for digital infrastructure development. The Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition* aims to foster international collaboration and emphasize and further strengthen the Dutch position as a digital hub.

Unique support for landing sea cables in the Netherlands

The coalition is a unique public-private partnership with top-level partners from the business community, infrastructure, datacenters, wholesale end users, knowledge institutions and different levels of government. The coalition supports new cable initiatives by sharing knowledge about the Dutch ecosystem, connecting with relevant parties and offering support for navigating the regulatory and licensing system in the Netherlands. The coalition is committed to guiding landing parties every step of the way and is the first stop to getting support in navigating the Dutch landscape en-route to a successful landing of a subsea cable in the Netherlands.

2024: A milestone year for the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition

2024 was a very productive year for the coalition. First off, all Dutch coastal provinces joined the coalition, thereby providing direct lines to all relevant governmental organizations, wherever subsea cables wish to land in the Netherlands.  Besides strengthening the support and reach of the coalition internally, there are also exciting developments internationally.

Martin Prins, the ambassador of the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, says: ‘We are currently working on cable routes with various consortia. Off course we are supporting the IOEMA initiative, which is planned to land on two locations on the Dutch coast. We connect them with the relevant people, whether that is with government authorities for permitting procedures or market parties for collaboration.’

Furthermore, the coalition is currently in advanced talks with entities from several other European countries to develop a means to collaborate on a new, extensive and unique cable system. Stay informed by finding Dutch Coalition members at events such as Submarine Networks, connecting through email or signing up for our Webinar later this year.

Further streamlining and lowering the threshold for landing in the Netherlands

In addition to directly assisting international consortia, the coalition is also actively working on projects in the Netherlands that make landing simpler and more attractive. In the first quarter of 2025 a special ‘service counter’ will be launched by the Dutch Enterprise Agency, commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. All consortia interested in landing in the Netherlands can connect to one project guide who will be their point of contact and help in centrally coordinating permitting processes. By integrally instead of sequentally pursuing permits, this unique service will significantly reduce the processing times for permitting applications.

Peter van Burgel, CEO of AMS-IX: “The Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition is undertaking significant steps in further facilitating submarine cable systems to the Netherlands. We are happy that we are actively collaborating on further strengthening the leading position of the Netherlands as digital hub and digital gateway to Europe.”

The Dutch government is ‘future-focused and supportive’

Landing and properly maintaining sea cables is also on the political agenda. The Dutch government realizes emphasizes that the digital infrastructure, including maritime cables, should not be taken for granted. It requires continuous efforts from both companies and the government to keep the digital infrastructure innovative, high-quality, affordable, resilient, safe, sustainable and attractive for investors.

“The Dutch government’s plan is to invest more in digital infrastructure in the coming years,” says Martin Prins. ‘That is of course a positive development for us, because we want to continue to encourage submarine cable landings. But it is also a good time for external parties to make landings.’

Looking forward to meeting you at Submarine Networks

Dutch Subsea Coalition ambassador Martin Prins, together with his colleagues Aldert de Jongste (Coalition Strategist) and Björn Oosterwijk (Gereral Secretary), and other coalition members representing the Netherlands, will be present at the Submarine Networks Event in London, February 2025. During the News in Brief sessions on Tuesday February 18^th at 10:50, Martin will further discuss the coalition and the proposition of the Netherlands. Don’t miss his unique insights!

Martin Prins: ‘It is clear that the Netherlands is “open for business”. We will further introduce our coalition to the international submarine cable community and inform interested parties about the possibilities that the Netherlands and the Subsea Cable Coalition can offer.’ 

*The Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition is a collaboration of: ABN AMRO, AMS-IX, Digital Realty, Dutch Datacenter Association (DDA), Equinix, Eurofiber, Fiber Carrier Association (FCA), KPN, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, i3D.net, InnovationQuarter, Liberty Global, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), NL-IX, Relined, Rijkswaterstaat, Stichting DiNL, Stratix, SURF and WorldStream.

Join the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition at Booth 13 at Submarine Networks EMEA, the world’s largest submarine connectivity event taking place this week! 

Press Release

e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of e&, today announced a strategic three-year collaboration with PayPal, a globally renowned payment solutions provider, that will enhance the payment capabilities offered through its digital payments platform, empowering businesses in the UAE and beyond with expanded payment options.

Leveraging e& enterprise’s unified integration APIs, which allow businesses to incorporate multiple payment instruments through a single, streamlined interface, this new agreement ensures a seamless adoption process for businesses, facilitating the quick enablement of the PayPal wallet as a payment instrument. This enables businesses to avoid the need for complex IT development work, connecting them to the e& enterprise Payments Gateway (EPG) platform to accept and process payments via PayPal.

Miguel Angel Villalonga, Chief Operating Officer, e& enterprise, said: “Digital payments are not only transforming the way businesses operate but are also redefining customer expectations for speed, security, and convenience. Our collaboration with PayPal is set to provide companies with access to versatile, efficient, and globally recognised payment solutions that are essential, empowering them to compete in the global digital economy and keep pace with these growing demands without the brunt of investing in expensive infrastructure.”

“We’re excited to bring PayPal to e& enterprises’s flagship Payments Gateway, which powers some of the region’s largest enterprises and government services,” said Otto Williams, Regional Head and General Manager for the Middle East, Africa, PayPal. “With over 400 million active PayPal accounts over the world, being able to offer a widely recognised and trusted payment option will help businesses meet consumers’ expectations of being able to pay with their preferred method.”

The addition of PayPal to the e& enterprise payments platform brings extensive benefits to multiple stakeholders. With the integration of PayPal, merchants can enhance their appeal to a broader customer base and boost cross-border payment acceptance. This is particularly beneficial for merchants in the UAE and the region looking to reach customers abroad, driving cross-border commerce and expanding their market reach.

Businesses will continue to be able to provide their customers with access to reliable and well-known payment options that provide transparency on each transaction and the opportunity to support carbon offset initiatives by allowing consumers to track each transaction, view its environmental impact, and contribute to offsetting carbon footprint through trusted methods or causes.

With PayPal’s established global network, e& enterprise anticipates a boost in electronic exports among merchants by enabling them to enjoy higher authorisation rates from these cross-border payments, ensuring smoother transactions and higher revenue.

Strengthening e& enterprise’s position as a leader in offering comprehensive payment solutions within the UAE and globally, the integration of PayPal’s mature product further enhances the EPG platform’s capabilities, allowing businesses to expand their reach and serve international customers more effectively.

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The Italian government has approved a stake swap that will see Poste Italiane take control of the 9.8% stake in TIM currently held by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)

The ownership of Italy’s incumbent network operator Telecom Italia (TIM) continues to be a hot topic this week, with the Italian government agreeing to a stake swap between national postal service Poste and state lender CDP.

The swap will see Poste take control of CDP’s 9.8% stake in TIM, in exchange for the Poste’s 3.78% stake in Italian payments group Nexi and an undisclosed cash sum.

While the financial details of the deal were not released, the stake in TIM is worth roughly €440 million, based on TIM’s closing share price on Friday. It also makes Poste TIM’s second largest investor, after French media group Vivendi.

Poste expects the deal to allow for greater synergies for its Post Mobile service – the country’s largest mobile virtual network – while also potentially opening the door for its payments service Postepay to be integrated with the mobile network.

“The transaction represents a strategic investment for Poste Italiane aimed at creating synergies between the companies and supporting, together with all relevant stakeholders, the consolidation of the Italian telecommunications market,” said Poste in a statement.

But beyond these purported synergies, perhaps the largest factor in this stake swap is to help consolidate control of TIM in the hands in Italian companies.

TIM has increasingly been targeted by foreign investors in recent months, with the sale of the company’s networking assets (i.e., ‘NetCo’) to KKR doing little to quell M&A discussions.

Earlier this month, France’s Iliad Group, which owns TIM’s rival Iliad Italia, said it had returned to the negotiating table with TIM regarding a potential tie-up, with a potential merger bringing long-needed consolidation to the sector.

Iliad is not alone in showing interest in TIM, however, with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners also having alerted the government over its intention to approach TIM.

Such discussions are likely to have set alarm bells ringing for Georgia Meloni’s government, which has sought to retain closer control over companies like TIM that it seems to be ‘national champions’.

According to sources, the government has indicated that it would not support a deal that would see a foreign investor control TIM’s strategic direction and would be willing to exerts its ‘golden powers’ to veto such a deal if necessary.

As such, Poste, with its natural synergies with TIM, is deemed to be a more suitable stakeholder than CDP.

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Navigating the depths: Strategies for delivering successful subsea cable projects
Vodafone–Three reveals leadership team
French energy giant EDF offers up land for data centre projects

Startup Stories

Introducing OciusX, a next-generation construction management platform revolutionising fibre rollout projects with real-time progress tracking, geo-tagged data, and seamless closeout documentation

Tell us about OciusX

OciusX provides an intuitive and field-friendly construction management platform designed specifically for fibre network deployments. By enabling real-time progress tracking, automated closeout packages, and seamless communication between field teams and management, we help service providers and general contractors improve efficiency, reduce costly delays, and maintain high-quality standards. In an industry where time is money, OciusX ensures projects stay on track with unparalleled transparency and control.

What was the inspiration behind OciusX?

The telecom construction industry has traditionally relied on outdated, fragmented tools for project management, leading to inefficiencies, delays, and miscommunication. After witnessing these pain points firsthand whilst building a construction company in Sweden, we started building an internal tool to manage these problems. The intention was never to build commercial software, but the combination of our background in technology together with a deep understanding of fibre network deployment, ultimately lead to OciusX becoming a very powerful tool, built by fibre guys, for fibre guys.

What have been the biggest challenges and successes so far?

Since launching, OciusX has rapidly gained traction, proving the demand for a specialised construction management platform tailored to fibre rollout. One of our biggest successes has been onboarding key customers in the U.S., including major internet service providers and contractors, who have experienced increased efficiency and cost savings using our platform.

Challenges have included navigating the complexities of enterprise sales in the telecom sector and educating potential clients on the value of adopting new digital workflows. However, by consistently delivering results and optimising our product based on customer feedback, we’ve successfully built a strong reputation in the industry.

Where do you see the company a year from now?

In the next year, we aim to expand our presence in the U.S. market, onboarding more major fibre network operators and contractors. We also plan to introduce AI-driven insights to further automate project tracking and quality assurance. Our goal is to become the go-to software for fibre construction management and expand into adjacent industries like power and utility infrastructure.

What are you most looking forward to about exhibiting at Connected America?

Connected America is a key event for the fibre and broadband industry, bringing together the top players shaping the future of connectivity. We’re excited to showcase OciusX to industry leaders, demonstrate how our platform is driving efficiency in fibre rollout, and connect with potential customers and partners. This event is an incredible opportunity to network, gain insights, and reinforce OciusX’s position as a leader in fiber construction management technology.

Join OciusX and the booming startup community at Connected America 2025 live in Dallas, Texas

Company Details:

HQ Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Number of Employees: 9

Funding: Seed-funded, no additional funding needed

Website: https://www.ociusx.com/

Founders: Tim Axelsson (CEO), Marcus Torvang (CTO), Pär Cedergren (Chairman), Andreas Gustavsson.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ociusx

Customers of rural broadband ISP Truespeed, which has deployed their own full fibre (FTTP) network across parts of Devon, Wiltshire and Somerset in England, are reporting that the provider appears to be suffering from a service outage that seems to be primarily impacting premises in the Bristol and North Somerset areas.

The problems appear to have started a few minutes before 11am this morning (here), when customers from across various parts of Truespeed’s network (e.g. BS21, BS32 and BS34) began reporting a loss of internet connectivity. The issue looks as if it could be related to DNS or routing/peering problems, since some customers found their connections worked again once they enabled a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

A spokesperson for the provider said: “We are aware that some customers are facing an outage. Our technical support team are currently working hard to identify and fix the issue. We aim to have service restored as quickly as possible. We thank you for your patience.”

At present Truespeed has already covered over 100,000 premises RFS and they’re home to over 21,000 customers (official figures from 12th Jun 2024). The operator originally held an “ambitious” overall target of reaching 500,000 properties by the end of 2026, but that may have taken a backseat after 2023’s job losses and build slowdown (here).

UPDATE 12:47pm

Customers are reporting that the service has now returned to normal.

Rochdale-base broadband ISP Zen Internet has revealed that Trooli’s alternative full fibre network, which at the last update (July 2024) covered 370,000 homes and businesses across parts of England and Scotland, is “now available to buy” via their service after being almost fully integrated as part of last year’s wholesale agreement.

Trooli’s gigabit broadband network is mostly found in towns and large semi-rural villages across parts of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Dorset, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Sussex and Wiltshire in England. As well as parts of North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and Fife in Scotland (formerly part of Axione UK’s network, before the merger – here).

The wholesale deal between Zen and Trooli was officially announced back in August 2024 (here), although the ISP needed a bit longer to actually integrate the new network. But the good news is that Zen’s integration work is now nearly completed, and it’s already possible to order related broadband packages, albeit not yet via their website (this will be ready by the end of this month).

Richard Tang, CEO of Zen Internet, said (last week):

“The Trooli and Zen teams have been very busy over the last few months integrating networks & APIs, testing processes, and making sure the onboarding of our new Alt-Net partner is fully robust. I’m delighted that Zen is now able to sell full fibre broadband on the Trooli network through our Consumer sales team. Our online order journey will be completed around the end of Feb.

We will also make the Trooli network available to our channel partners through our “ICP” – Indirect Channel Portal & API – although we don’t have a confirmed date for that yet.

Huge thanks for the great team effort from the Zen and Trooli teams. Special thanks to Andy Conibere and Rhiannon O’Neill for continuing to be a pleasure to work with.”

We did run a quick check via Zen’s website before going to press, just to see if the online side was live yet, but at present the only results we got back in Trooli’s areas (including those with no FTTP overbuild) were for packages using other networks (mostly BTW / Openreach). So clearly that part isn’t quite ready, but it won’t be long now.

The Board of Directors of Italtel, a multinational Information & Communication Technology company specializing in solutions and services for digital transformation, appointed Carlo Filangieri as new CEO of Italtel, taking over from Benedetto Di Salvo who led the company for three years. The decision marks an important step in consolidating the company’s leadership position in the ICT market.

Carlo Filangieri, an electronic engineer, has more than 25 years of professional experience in the industry, having held top positions in Italy and abroad. CEO of FiberCop from March 2021 to June 2024, he contributed to the birth of Italy’s largest wholesale telecommunications operator and the development of the national fiber optic network.

At TIM he led the organization responsible for the development and maintenance of the access network (Open Access), the Wholesale Market business area bringing revenues to about 2 billion euros, and the IT infrastructure, with the launch of the first Cloud Computing services in Italy.

From 2012 to 2014, he was CTO of TIM Brazil, where he helped improve the services offered by the company, with the launch of one of the world’s first Active Sharing projects and TIM Live fiber service in major Brazilian cities.

He has served also as a director on several boards (TIM Brasil, Trentino NGN, Flash Fiber) and overseen numerous M&A projects, including the spin-off of towers in Brazil and the carve-out of FiberCop in Italy.

“I am proud to take the helm of Italtel, a company that has been making an important contribution to the country’s industrial and technological growth for more than 100 years and whose values I share in its DNA: expertise, innovation and customer focus,” says Carlo Filangieri. “I intend to start from here and from the relevant experience gained in the multinational context to consolidate and accelerate the digitization and development of our clients in Italy and abroad”.

Italtel has market-recognized engineering capabilities on the topics of design, development and deployment of network infrastructure and innovative technology solutions, a strong partner ecosystem, ability to design and deliver advanced and managed services, and an offering that covers the most advanced digital transformation topics such as networking and 5G, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, automation and AI.

Italtel’s share capital is held 71.38 percent by Nextalia, through the “Nextalia Credit Opportunities” fund, and the remaining 28.62 percent by Clessidra through the “Clessidra Restructuring” fund.

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Photo Caption: Riedel appoints Anthony Zuyderhoff as new executive director global sales for the Product Division, responsible for overseeing international product sales and sales operations.

WUPPERTAL, Germany — Feb. 13, 2024 — Riedel Communications today announced the appointment of Anthony Zuyderhoff as its new executive director global sales for the Product Division, effective Feb. 1. Zuyderhoff brings an impressive track record of over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and broadcast technology industries, with leadership roles spanning global sales, sales engineering, general management and marketing. Based in the U.K., Zuyderhoff will be responsible for overseeing international product sales and sales operations and will be part of the Product Division Management Board.

“Anthony’s diverse background and global experience make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Jan Eveleens, Head of Product Division at Riedel Communications. “His extensive international experience as a sales leader, combined with his expertise in various aspects of our industry, will be instrumental in furthering Riedel’s growth and strengthening our relationships with customers worldwide. We are delighted to welcome him to the Riedel family.”

Before joining Riedel, Zuyderhoff worked most recently at Thomson Broadcast, where he was instrumental in transforming the organization’s international strategy. Initially brought on as chief strategy officer, he was quickly elevated to deputy CEO/chief revenue officer, leading sales, presales, marketing, and supply chain. Prior to this role, he served as senior vice president of sales, marketing, and customer enablement at CommScope, where he managed global teams, drove revenue targets exceeding $1.5 billion, and launched innovative product strategies across multiple continents. Zuyderhoff also previously led the video business at CommScope as senior vice president and general manager, managing engineering and product teams across 14 countries worldwide.

“Riedel’s reputation for cutting-edge technology and commitment to customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with my own professional values,” said Zuyderhoff. “I’m excited to leverage my diverse background in sales, general management, marketing, and new product introduction to support Riedel’s global customer base. By working closely with our talented regional teams and partners, I aim to drive new opportunities for growth and deliver the innovative solutions that Riedel is known for across international markets.”

Further information about Riedel and the company’s products is available at www.riedel.net.

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About Riedel Communications
Riedel Communications is a leading provider of live production tools in the worlds of media, sports, and entertainment. The company’s hardware and software solutions span from distributed video and audio networks over intercom and replay solutions to WAN and MPLS applications. Thanks to Riedel’s holistic approach, its three business units — Product Division, Managed Technology Division, and Networks Division — can leverage powerful synergies to provide flexible infrastructures, tools, and services for both fixed and temporary installations around the globe, enabling Riedel customers to run even the most complex projects on-site, remotely, or in the cloud. Riedel is headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, and employs over 1,000 people in 30 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.

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Brussels – 13th February, 2025 – IoT solutions company NuvoLinQ has launched a new eSIM offering for ultra-reliable, ultra-secure cellular point-of-sale (POS) connectivity, in partnership with eSIM and IoT heavyweights BICS (a Proximus Global company) and Kigen. The solution offers backup connectivity options to ensure uninterrupted operations, allowing payment systems—such as card readers at retail stores or kiosks—to securely transmit and receive data, effectively safeguarding against fraud.

As cash payments grow less popular, reliable and secure POS to process card payments is becoming increasingly important. However, modern payment terminals are more than just cash registers or card machines. They often track inventory, customer needs, loyalty programs, and various data and analytic functions. This makes reliable and secure internet connectivity a must. Using a private cellular (i.e. 4G, 5G) connection, instead of the retailer’s regular network (e.g. WiFi), is more effective in protecting payment data from hackers or unauthorized access, also known as snooping threats. And, since there’s no competition for bandwidth, it also ensures reliable connectivity.

“IoT has always held untapped potential for secure reliable payments, and this latest solution takes it to the next level”, says Maurizio Tersigni, CEO of NuvoLinQ. “Developed alongside the strongest players in the market, it raises the bar for the security and availability of POS data. It’s a positive step for companies deploying POS hardware and for the small and medium-sized businesses that rely on these technologies to keep their operations every day.”

The solution uses a MFF4 eSIM, provided by Kigen, that consumes far less power than a traditional SIM and crucially, comes loaded with two profiles. This means the device can connect to two different networks, giving redundancy in the event of a network outage. POS outages can cost merchants millions in lost revenue, and as society becomes increasingly cashless, the reliability of the network supporting POS is only becoming more important.  

Besides stability and security, the other benefit of the solution is its low-touch setup and management. NuvoLinQ’s eSIMs come with a bootstrap (pre-installed and pre-configured) profile for easy setup and provisioning in the field, built on latest eSIM IoT standards through Kigen’s eIM solution. NuvoLinQ is also using BICS ‘SIM for Things’ platform for instant connectivity and a portal to manage and monitor devices. POS devices will connect via BICS’ IPX network, which is fully isolated from the public internet, further strengthening security.

“While manufacturers might associate IoT connectivity as a complex challenge, partnerships like this simplify the process significantly, Just as customers expect to pay with one tap, this solution means point-of-sale manufacturers can deliver reliable, secure connectivity to their devices via a single touchpoint,” says Surash Patel, Managing Director of BICS.

In North America, POS fraud increased by 27% last year. EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) regulation dictates that the banks and retailers may be liable for the cost of POS fraud if unsecure technology is utilized. This is prompting more and more banks to offer their own POS hardware, opening up revenue streams to combat what might be lost to fraud. 

Vincent Korstanje, CEO at Kigen, adds: “Even advanced POS systems rely on swapping SIM cards to switch providers, leading to downtime and fraud risks. Kigen’s compact eSIM technology, with dual profiles and the Kigen IoT eSIM remote manager (eIM) solution, simplifies the secure connectivity businesses and consumers can trust. Supporting IoT-driven payments, this solution also embraces innovations that are shaping the future of transactions.”

About BICS

As a leading communications platform company, BICS, a Proximus Global company, is connecting the world by creating reliable and secure mobile experiences anytime, anywhere. We are a global voice carrier and the leading provider of mobile data services worldwide. Our solutions are essential for supporting the modern lifestyle of today’s device-hungry consumer – from global mobile connectivity, seamless roaming experiences, fraud prevention and authentication, to global messaging and the Internet of Things. We are headquartered in Brussels, with a strong presence in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Middle East. 

 For more information visit www.bics.com

About NuvoLinQ

NuvoLinQ is transforming the way businesses connect in an increasingly digital world. As a pioneer in IoT connectivity, we specialize in ultra-reliable, secure, and scalable eSIM solutions that power industries ranging from payment processing to smart manufacturing. Our mission is simple: make IoT easy, secure, and impactful. By blending cutting-edge technology with user-friendly solutions, we help businesses stay ahead in the fast-paced world of connected devices. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, NuvoLinQ collaborates with global leaders to shape the future of IoT and deliver seamless connectivity wherever it’s needed.

For more information visit www.nuvolinq.com

About Kigen

Kigen is the forerunner in eSIM and iSIM security-enabled IoT solutions built for scale. An Arm-founded company, Kigen flexibly empowers OEMs with security on leading IoT chipsets and modules and with the world’s leading IoT and LPWAN connectivity providers in up to 200 countries. Our industry-leading SIM OS products enable over 2.5 billion SIMs and complement our GSMA SAS-accredited Remote SIM Provisioning secure service capabilities. Find out more at https://kigen.com/  or join our #FutureofSIM conversation on https://www.linkedin.com/company/kigen/