Broadband  |  2024-02-22

Druid Software and Thales Collaborate on 5G Private Network Connectivity Solutions

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

Companies announce a strategic partnership that integrates Thales' eSIM as a Service solution with Druid's Raemis 5G SA technology platform

A global technology leader in the fields of aerospace, defense, and digital identity & security, Thales, and Druid Software, a leading provider of cellular core technology for private networks and neutral host solutions, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership that integrates Thales' eSIM as a Service solution with Druid's Raemis™5G SA technology platform. The objective of this partnership is to offer clients connectivity solutions that are unmatched in order to address the ever-changing requirements of the digital age.

The eSIM as a Service solution from Thales, which is widely recognized for its robustness, adaptability, and capacity to grow, integrates effortlessly with the Raemis™5G Standalone (SA) platform from Druid, resulting in a potent synergy. Thales eSIM as a Service enables clients to remotely and securely oversee the lifecycle of cellular subscriptions in our hyper-connected world. On a private 5G network, integrating with the Raemis™ platform facilitates the process of connecting and managing industrial eSIM-ready devices and users. The collaboration facilitates an all-encompassing strategy for critical communications and connectivity requirements, delivering dependable and resilient solutions across numerous sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, smart cities, and more.

Key Features and Benefits:

  • Enhanced Security:  By integrating cutting-edge security functionalities into Druid's Raemis™ 5G SA platform, Thales eSIM as a Service guarantees the preservation of data confidentiality and integrity. This holds especially true in sectors where safeguarding data is of the utmost importance.
  • Flexibility and Scalability: Thales’ eSIM as a Service offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, allowing businesses to adapt to changing connectivity requirements effortlessly. Paired with Druid’s Raemis™ 5G core platform, this ensures that customers can scale their connectivity solutions as their needs evolve.
  • Reduced Time-to-Market: The integration process is optimized through the partnership between Druid and Thales, which empowers clients to implement sophisticated connectivity solutions with greater efficacy. The decrease in time-to-market is especially beneficial in industries characterized by rapid changeovers, where the ability to adapt quickly is a critical factor in maintaining a competitive edge.

“Druid Software and Thales are committed to driving innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses in the digital age,” commented Tadhg Kenny, President of Strategic Partnerships at Druid Software. “This partnership underscores our dedication to providing customers with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly connected world,” he concluded.

“Thales and Druid Software are trustfully partnering to address the new connectivity challenges that private network deployments present. Thales eSIM as a Service combined with Druid Software Core network platform, provides a complete solution enabling users and objects to smoothly connect to 4G/5G Private Networks across all businesses”, said Eva Rudin, Thales Vice President of Mobile Connectivity Solutions.