NuvoLinQ has launched a new eSIM offering for ultra-reliable, ultra-secure cellular point-of-sale (POS) connectivity, working in partnership with BICS and Kigen. The solution effectively offers backup connectivity options to ensure uninterrupted operations, allowing payment systems such as card readers at retail stores or kiosks to securelyttransmit and receive data.
Reliable and secure POS to process card payments is becoming increasingly important. Modern payment terminals are more than cash registers or card machines, they track inventory, customer needs, loyalty programs, and have various data and analytic functions. This calls for reliable and secure Internet connectivity.
Using a private cellular (i.e. 4G, 5G) connection, instead of the retailer’s regular network (such as Wi-Fi), is more effective in protecting payment data from hackers or unauthorised access, also known as snooping threats. Since there’s no competition for bandwidth, it also ensures reliable connectivity.
“IoT has always held untapped potential for secure reliable payments, and this latest solution takes it to the next level,” said Maurizio Tersigni, CEO of NuvoLinQ. “Developed alongside the strongest players in the market, it raises the bar for the security and availability of POS data. It’s a positive step for companies deploying POS hardware and for the small and medium-sized businesses that rely on these technologies to keep their operations every day.”
The solution uses a MFF4 eSIM provided by Kigen that consumes less power than a traditional SIM and comes loaded with two profiles. This means the device can connect to two different networks, providing redundancy in the event of a network outage. POS outages can result in millions of lost revenue.
Another benefit of the solution is its low-touch setup and management. NuvoLinQ’s eSIMs come with a bootstrap (pre-installed and pre-configured) profile for easy setup and provisioning in the field, built on latest eSIM IoT standards through Kigen’s eIM solution. NuvoLinQ is also using BICS ‘SIM for Things’ platform for instant connectivity and a portal to manage and monitor devices. POS devices will connect via BICS’ IPX network, which is fully isolated from the public Internet, further strengthening security.
“While manufacturers might associate IoT connectivity as a complex challenge, partnerships like this simplify the process significantly, Just as customers expect to pay with one tap, this solution means point-of-sale manufacturers can deliver reliable, secure connectivity to their devices via a single touchpoint,” commented Surash Patel, Managing Director of BICS.
“Even advanced POS systems rely on swapping SIM cards to switch providers, leading to downtime and fraud risks. Kigen’s compact eSIM technology, with dual profiles and the Kigen IoT eSIM remote manager (eIM) solution, simplifies the secure connectivity businesses and consumers can trust. Supporting IoT-driven payments, this solution also embraces innovations that are shaping the future of transactions,” added Vincent Korstanje, CEO at Kigen.
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