Thales launches new IoT connectivity solution for smart devices offering increased reliability and security
02/02/2022
Thales offers innovative IoT technologies that simplify the digital transformation of the company. For more than 20 years, customers across a wide range of industries have trusted Thales IoT solutions to seamlessly connect and secure their devices. The launch of the ELS62 series is part of Thales’ 360° approach1. It provides cost-effective solutions to simplify design, streamline development, and speed time to market for new IoT solutions.
The IoT industry requires both highly stable connectivity and secure-by-design devices to fully unlock its potential and gain user trust. This is one of the reasons why Thales offers a unique antenna solution that complies with the LTE-Cat.1bis protocol.2 to provide IoT device manufacturers with flexible connectivity options and enhanced cybersecurity measures. Its optimized size adapts to smaller, but equally delicate objects such as portable medical devices, smart meters, residential alarm systems or any other device used during critical missions. Indeed, the ELS62 module integrates security features to protect both devices and data, guaranteeing robustness against cyberattacks thanks to a strong authentication device and data encryption.
Device management is also simplified thanks to Thales’s expertise in remote device activation and connectivity management.3. In addition, Thales’s 2G fallback service maximizes network accessibility and improves the quality of services to users. This saves money not only during installation, but also during the lifecycle of the device by eliminating the need for physical device updates (thus reducing the total cost of ownership).
“Absolute security is at the heart of EBS’s business. As a manufacturer of intelligent security systems, we have more than 3 million devices installed. Our customers trust EBS to protect them and their property, because we have always been pioneers in security technologies. It’s a responsibility we take incredibly seriously, especially when choosing our suppliers. Thanks to the Cinterion® ELS62 module, we can draw on Thales’ extensive security expertise and have a state-of-the-art connectivity module allowing us to explore new technologies and remove any doubts about the Data protection “, Piotr Blaszczyk, member of the management committee, director of research, development and technical support at EBS Sp. z oo
“Security has always been part of Thales’ DNA. Our new ELS62 module comes with essential security features built-in, including device identity verification for secure interworking in the cloud and extensive penetration testing for security threats. The new Thales Cinterion® ELS62 Cat.1 bis module will support the ambitions of device manufacturers and help our customers to develop innovative IoT services”, Francis D’Souza, Head of IoT Solutions Strategy and Product Line Management at Thales, “Thales’ unique expertise in developing compact and reliable connectivity solutions, combined with a security-by-design approach, enables our customers to build a future we can all trust. »
1 Connect infrastructure to wireless networks and cloud platforms; to manage extended life cycles of IoT solutions; to secure equipment and data
2 The LTE Cat.1 bis module is a new wireless communication protocol that allows for simplified design of IoT devices as only one antenna is required, unlike industrial LTE Cat.1 protocol requiring two antennas (https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/digital-identity-and-security/iot/resources/innovation-technology/lte-cat1-bis)
3 Remote connectivity activation and a comprehensive security feature set ensure lower TCO and resiliency for single antenna designs