Powering the future of eSIM devices with enhanced Tata Communications MOVE™ platform
Paris, FRANCE and Mumbai, INDIA, July 28, 2023
Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, today announces completion of the acquisition of remaining 41.9% equity in Oasis Smart SIM Europe SAS (Oasis), a leading embedded-SIM (eSIM) technology provider, through its Singapore-based subsidiary Tata Communications International Pte Limited (TCIPL). With the close of this transaction, Tata Communications now completes acquisition of 100% equity shareholding in Oasis Smart SIM Europe.
On 10th July 2023, Tata Communications, through its wholly owned Singapore-based subsidiary TCIPL, had entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire the remaining 41.9% equity in Oasis.
The combined power of Tata Communications MOVE™ platform and Oasis eSIM (embedded SIM) and remote SIM provisioning capabilities will equip global enterprises with end-to-end, scalable and secure eSIM connectivity. This is crucial for delivering intelligent and intuitive IoT applications, and stitching a digital fabric of secure, connected and digital experiences.
“We welcome Oasis in our journey to unleash the power of eSIMs globally. Tata Communications is committed to empowering enterprises with new-tech solutions that fuel growth and accelerate their digital transformation strategies,” said Tri Pham, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Communications. “Our combined forces will augment adoption of data-driven innovation for enterprises to succeed in tomorrow’s hyperconnected ecosystems.”
“The eSIM adoption is at an inflection point with enterprises looking for secure and uninterrupted connectivity between machines, humans and all,” said Mysore Madhusudhan, Executive Vice President, Collaboration & Connected Solutions, Tata Communications. “The complete acquisition of Oasis and its eSIM capabilities will further our ambition to upscale Tata Communications MOVE™ and drive IoT-fuelled innovation for enterprises across sectors with agility, ease and trust.”
“These are enthralling times for Oasis as well as the eSIM industry at large,” said Olivier Leroux, CEO, Oasis. “Oasis has been delivering eSIM solutions with a combination of high-speed connectivity and innovation. With Tata Communications, we’ve now found the right partner to further boost our offerings to scale up IoT deployment for our customers. I am excited to see how Oasis powers up Tata Communications MOVE™, transforming enterprises and industries worldwide.”
Arati Mukerji
Tata Communications
+91 99588 95759
arati.mukerji@tatacommunications.com
Rajiv Sharma
Tata Communications
+91 9820136641
rajiv.sharma@tatacommunications.com
About Oasis Smart SIM™ Europe SAS
A part of Tata Communications, Oasis Smart SIM was founded in 2011, with headquarters in both France and Singapore. Oasis is committed to breaking the traditional SIM vertical model to create a trustworthy and interoperable ecosystem. Our advanced SIM and eSIM solutions are provided to more than 120 of the world’s leading operators and providers, with the support of Tata Communications. As members of GSMA and the Trusted Connectivity Alliance, Oasis has been recognised as the 6th global eSIM management solution provider by Counterpoint Research in 2022. For more information, visit www.oasis-smartsim.com
About Tata Communications
A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM; BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today’s fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world’s cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com
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