IoT eSIMs for product leaders: Scale, Uptime, CRA Compliance

In this on-demand webinar, we explored what lies ahead for the connected device ecosystem as the industry looks toward CES 2026, with a particular focus on the operational and regulatory impact of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on manufacturers, distributors, and importers of connected products.

As regulatory expectations continue to rise, the session examined how organisations can prepare for CRA compliance without slowing innovation or disrupting product roadmaps. The discussion highlighted the importance of building security, resilience, and lifecycle management into connected products from the outset—especially as fleets scale and devices remain in the field for longer periods.

A key focus of the webinar was the new IoT eSIM standard, SGP.32, and what it enables for resilient, multi-network connectivity at scale. Speakers unpacked how SGP.32 changes the way IoT connectivity can be deployed and managed, particularly for existing device fleets where physical SIM replacement is costly, disruptive, or impractical. The conversation explored how standards-based IoT eSIM can support retrofit strategies, enable remote provisioning, and deliver improved uptime across global deployments.

Industry leaders from NuvoLinQ and Robustel shared real-world insights from implementing eSIM retrofit across their portfolios, spanning payments automation and industrial router deployments. They discussed the architectural decisions and trade-offs they encountered, including hardware constraints, firmware considerations, and integration complexity. The speakers also explained how adopting standards-compliant eSIM solutions helped them accelerate device and eSIM integration, reduce operational friction, and future-proof their platforms against evolving regulatory and connectivity requirements.

The session covered:

• CRA compliance-readiness: A clear overview of CRA requirements and what device makers need to consider to meet compliance obligations while maintaining delivery timelines and competitive differentiation.

• eSIM at scale: How IoT eSIM (SGP.32) supports multi-network availability, enables retrofit viability for devices already deployed, and improves total cost of ownership across the device lifecycle.

• Smarter eSIM operations: Practical playbooks for standards-compliant provisioning—both at manufacturing and remotely in the field—alongside multi-profile strategies and best practices for managing large-scale IoT fleets.

Attendees also learned how Kigen’s enablement tools, including the C-SDK, can help minimise integration risk, simplify eSIM adoption, and accelerate time to market. The session demonstrated how smarter eSIM lifecycle management can support compliance, resilience, and operational efficiency across diverse IoT use cases.

This webinar is now available on demand for those looking to better understand the intersection of CRA compliance, IoT eSIM standards, and scalable connectivity strategies for next-generation payments systems and industrial edge routers.