eSIM goes cloud native: G+D partners with AWS to scale clobal device connectivity

Global SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), a leading provider of eSIM technology, has launched a new cloud-based eSIM solution powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The collaboration combines G+D’s trusted digital security with AWS’s cloud agility and scale, enabling customers to confidently deploy and manage devices with eSIM connectivity worldwide.

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Under the new agreement, G+D will transition eSIM workloads to the AWS cloud environment, delivering:

• Global provisioning capabilities
• Low-latency connectivity across multiple geographies
• GSMA-compliant security within AWS’s secure, high-availability infrastructure

Industry First: eSIM in the Cloud

“As the pioneers in SIM and eSIM, and the undisputed leader in security for more than 170 years, we are delighted to be achieving another industry first today through our collaboration with AWS,” said Philipp Schulte, CEO of G+D Mobile Security.

“By bringing eSIM to the cloud and increasing agility and scalability, we will accelerate eSIM adoption in both consumer and IoT applications, providing a secure, future-proof and cost-effective solution for our customers. Together with AWS’s innovative solutions, customers benefit from an unparalleled offering that adapts quickly to their evolving requirements.”

Why Now: eSIM Hits the Tipping Point

The growth of eSIM-only devices across global telecommunications markets has driven a significant shift toward industry adoption of eSIM for both consumer and IoT applications.

Telecommunications operators increasingly need:

1. Faster onboarding of new devices
2. Elastic scaling of eSIM deployment, especially during peak demand periods
3. End-to-end security for rollout of:

• SGP.32 (IoT eSIM) compatible devices
• SGP.22 (consumer eSIM) compatible devices

Customer Perspective: AT&T

“We have been successfully using G+D eSIM services for more than a decade. eSIM has passed the tipping point to become the primary means of connecting to our network,” said Gordon Mansfield, VP of Global Technology Planning at AT&T.

“The means to distribute services across multiple GSMA certified cloud locations represents a significant opportunity for us to expand our offering globally across a broad range of verticals. The fact that we will also be able to source now G+D’s market leading technology directly from the AWS marketplace means a breakthrough in terms of time to market on a global scale.”

AWS Perspective: Enabling Telecom Innovation

“Giesecke+Devrient’s launch of this global IoT connectivity solution demonstrates how AWS’s secure, scalable infrastructure is enabling innovation in the telecommunications industry,” said Jan Hofmeyr, Vice President of Telecommunications at AWS.

“G+D’s reputation as a global leader in advanced security solutions, combined with AWS’s scalable cloud capabilities, creates a powerful foundation for expanding eSIM connectivity across consumer and IoT applications. This collaboration reflects the growing momentum we’re seeing in the industry toward cloud-native approaches to IoT connectivity.”

Expanding Collaboration

This new agreement expands the existing collaboration between G+D and AWS:

• G+D is already deploying its SGP.32 eSIM technology for Amazon’s eero Signal device, marking one of the first commercial deployments of the technology
• G+D will offer its solutions via the AWS Marketplace, ensuring widespread accessibility for:

  1. Mobile carriers

  2. Enterprises

  3. IoT service providers

What This Means for the Industry

The move to cloud-native eSIM infrastructure represents a fundamental shift in how connectivity is provisioned and managed:

• For consumers: Faster, more reliable activation of eSIM devices
• For IoT providers: Scalable global deployment without physical SIM logistics
• For mobile operators: Elastic capacity to handle demand spikes
• For enterprises: Simplified management of device fleets across geographies

By combining G+D’s 170-year legacy in security with AWS’s cloud capabilities, the partnership addresses the three critical pillars of modern eSIM deployment: security, scalability, and global reach.