Cellular-connected smart devices are attractive targets for hackers since they’re outside conventional organizational boundaries by design, and they source and use valuable data. Compromised devices can cause costly business disruption and reputational damage, so security of IoT devices and data is a critical consideration. SIM and connectivity management solutions are widely used, but effective deployment, security, and ongoing operation of IoT systems requires more.
Akamai technology integrated in cellular networks positions MNOs to deliver feature-rich, brandable services that complement their connectivity offerings, by improving security, visibility, and control of IoT systems. Organizations can connect devices to a self-serve private APN, and use private addresses and get complete control over routing to create private, internet-connected, or hybrid overlay networks. Policies enable firewall features to limit connectivity. Data usage controls manage traffic to reduce overages.
Subscriber benefits:
- Speeds activation of IoT projects at any scale
- Allows configuration of private static IP addresses on demand
- Enables simple, secure, remote access to IoT devices
- Protects devices and data by limiting communications to necessary resources
- Supports cost controls with data management features
- Provides full visibility into device and site connectivity, and data usage
- Offers APIs for integration and automation
Provider benefits:
- Enables private IoT networks on demand
- Creates incremental revenue opportunities
- Differentiates IoT connectivity offers with better security, visibility, and control
- Streamlines subscriber deployments through a graphical self-service portal
- Simplifies service activation with straightforward network integration, backed by experienced engineering teams