For the third year in a row, eSIM provider Workz has been named one of the top five eSIM platform providers in the world, according to a new report published this month by Counterpoint Research.
Workz, which specializes in cloud-based solutions for mobile network operators, is one of the highest-ranked non-traditional telecom vendors in the report and is recognized as a market leader in several areas, including innovation and speed of deployment.
SIM Specialist recently became the first vendor to launch a cloud-based eSIM management platform, which has received security certification from the GSMA. It also provides the first open eSIM orchestration hub to allow interoperability between multiple vendor platforms and sales channels. The company currently serves more than 150 telecommunications companies in 80 countries.
Demand is at an all-time high
By 2025, eSIM technology is expected to be used in 6 billion devices including smartphones, watches, tablets, cars and electricity meters. Counterpoint Research notes that consumer demand is at an all-time high, with more than 260 mobile network operators worldwide now offering eSIM subscriptions since Apple launched its first eSIM-only smartphone last September.
Commenting on the report, Neil Shah, Vice President of Counterpoint Research said, “Workz is one of the fastest growing players in the ecosystem. They score highly in compliance, security, interoperability and time-to-market. Workz’s The multi-tenant eSIM Hub remains an important innovation.”
Workz CEO Tor Malmros added: “This is an exciting time for eSIM. We’ve seen a real leap in the adoption curve since Apple bet everything on the technology in the iPhone 14. Coming Soon The eSIM IoT GSMA standard is expected to have a similar impact in the enterprise space.Since the fourth quarter, we have seen a sharp increase in inquiries for our cloud services, helping our customers quickly gain a foothold in this growing market heel.”– trade arab news agency