Wednesday August 9, 2023

Simartis Announces eSIM Certification Milestone

 

[Bucharest, Romania, July, 2023] – SC Simartis Telecom SRL, a dynamic and innovative provider of telecommunication solutions for global telco market, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) by the GSM Association (GSMA), confirming its position among the selected few providers of such secure solution. This certification follows the successful completion of the Dry Audit from the first try for the Simartis’s e SIM RSP solution, the Virtual Subscription Management (VSM).

Simartis is now able to work for mobile operators supporting their eSIM deployments with the highest level of operational security, functionality, and interoperability in compliance with SAS-SM Standard v3.2 and the SAS Consolidated Security requirements v9.2 with certified Data Center Operations and Management, Subscription Management and Data Preparation+.

The successful team effort has ensured that the company takes a major step forward in the implementation and contribution to eSIM technology, bringing it one step closer to delivering seamless connectivity and enhanced user experiences to its customers and consequently to mobile users all over the world.

The eSIM RSP solution now certified by GSMA, strengthens the product portfolio, making Simartis’s product portfolio, alongside OTA SIM and Automatic Device Management solutions, a very compelling proposition to MNOs and MVNOs all around the world.

For the Virtual Subscription Management (VSM) to comply with the world-class security requirements specified by the GSMA SAS-SM accreditation, Simartis’s eSIM solution architecture relies on the usage of dedicated Hardware Security Module (HSM) and base of the Root of Trust mechanism to securely store network sensitive data. To achieve this, Simartis successfully partnered up with Entrust, world leading HSM security provider, implementing a fully redundant software and hardware secure solution in our datacenter in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We are appreciative of Entrust’s support and dedication to successfully contribute to this project.

Simartis’s commitment to SAS-SM certification reflects its dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and meeting the evolving needs of its customers. By obtaining the eSIM certification, the company will be able to offer a wide range of benefits to its customers, including Streamlined Device Setup, Enhanced Connectivity, Global Reach and Simplified Device Management.

[Alex Voiculescu, CEO at Simartis]:

“We are thrilled to announce our progress in SAS-SM certification. This achievement reconfirms our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance the connected experiences of our customers as well as the great potential of our dedicated and energetic team of professionals. eSIM technology revolutionizes the way devices connect and empower users with unprecedented flexibility and convenience and we are excited to be part of this evolution. Special thanks to our partner Entrust who supported us in this journey. ”

Simartis will continue in its endeavors to conclude the next step in the eSIM certification process, the “wet audit” and expects to offer this groundbreaking technology by the end of this year. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as the company moves forward with its eSIM deployment strategy. We are open and welcome inquiries or discussions with industry peers on the innovation process and our experience on eSIM.

For media inquiries, please contact: Catalina Canter

Marketing and Communication Director, Simartis Telecom

[email protected]

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article/press release are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the approved policy or position of the GSMA or its subsidiaries.