By Jan Badenhorst, Chief Technology Officer at Trinity IoT
Established in 1996, Trinity IoT is regarded as one of the Internet of Things (IoT) pioneers in South Africa. The organisation imported the first chipsets into the country that made machine-to-machine communication possible. In 2002, the Trinity Smart Platform was launched to enable the monitoring, management, and control of large-scale IoT deployments. Continually evolving, Trinity’s Smart Platform enables companies to seamlessly integrate IoT systems into their business by solving the problem of time to market and cost.
Imagine an alarm system failing to notify authorities, a delivery order getting lost in the network, or a remote sensor going offline. These scenarios highlight the critical nature of reliable data transmission in the IoT world.
South African businesses face the additional challenge of load shedding, which can also disrupt network connectivity.
That is where our Dual SIM technology comes in. Think of it like having a backup squire for your knight. If the main network throws a tantrum (coverage drops, internet slows to a crawl), your device can seamlessly switch to the second network, ensuring your message reaches its destination. It’s like having a backup generator for your internet, no more network meltdowns.
Imagine this: Your device malfunctions. However, instead of sending a technician on-site (which costs time and money), you can diagnose and potentially fix the problem remotely from your desk. That’s the power of our APN SIM technology.
Sure, APN SIMs might cost more than regular SIM cards. However, the cost savings you get by avoiding on-site visits can easily outweigh the higher price tag. This is an investment that can save you money in the long run.
Here are a few reasons why our customers love our APN SIM management solution:
- Remote management: our APN SIMs connect your assets (SIMs and devices) to our secure private network, allowing you to troubleshoot and fix issues remotely through our SIM and Device Management Platform (Connect).
- Proactive insights: Gain valuable data about your SIMs and device’s health, allowing you to predict and prevent problems before they occur.
This ‘remote management channel’ gives our customers peace of mind. Knowing that their assets are connected and monitored allows them to react quickly to any potential issues.
Data Security When Using Our SIM Technology
At Trinity, we take data security incredibly seriously. That is why when you choose our network and SIM cards, you can rest assured that your data is protected.
Firstly, our SIM cards operate entirely on our private network. This provides an additional security layer for our customers. On request, this setup allows the SIM cards to be configured for specific devices, ensuring they won’t function if removed and inserted into another device.
Secondly, since our SIMs are on a private network, they offer customers the advantage of remote accessibility for their equipment. You control the IP address associated with each SIM, enabling you to tunnel into them, wake them up, and maintain a private network within the general mobile network, which is a powerful feature.
Using these SIMs on a private security network eliminates an entire class of security issues for the customer, which is especially beneficial in the world of IoT.
Are You Ready to Partner with Us?
Contact us today at hello@trintel.co.za, to discuss how our SIM technology options can transform your IoT deployments. We will help you choose the right solution and partners to optimise your network redundancy and achieve seamless data transmission.