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Communication infrastructure enables register to the public cellular network and Syniverse has developed
automation, which in turn drives process not register to the private network. As a
speeds while maintaining costs. Asset result, users will need to manually register and patented a technology
monitoring is critical in these cases, along to the private network, a step that is typically called Automated Network
with visibility into maintenance issues. not possible for IoT devices.Achieving
automated switching from one network Reselection (ANR).
Using a hosted and managed International to another when appropriate conditions ANR enables a mobile
Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) and are met and maintaining communication device with a single
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is vital sessions at the application level are key to
to device communication and establishing establishing superior experience levels for SIM to reconnect to its
productive collaboration with the private both users and IoT devices. designated private mobile
network location.
To accomplish this, Syniverse has network upon return from
Connectivity outside the private network is developed and patented a technology the public macro network.
increasingly critical. Manufactured parts called Automated Network Reselection
from one location shipped to the next (ANR). ANR enables a mobile device with ANR’s functionality solves
location will leave the coverage of the a single SIM to reconnect to its designated the challenge of network
private network. Roaming with the macro private mobile network upon return from the selection when private
network extends connectivity beyond the public macro network. ANR’s functionality
factory. Parts can be identified, tracked, solves the challenge of network selection and public networks have
and monitored with the implementation of when private and public networks have overlapping coverage.
a hybrid model. This private-public inter- overlapping coverage.
operability is now possible with seamless challenge for devices needing the flexibility
and secure connectivity provided by ANR is a vital feature within Syniverse’s to roam beyond the local network’s
Syniverse’s Private Wireless Solution. Private Wireless Network solution along border. Implementing capabilities that
with Global SIM with Multi-IMSI support permit connected devices to roam both
For mobile devices that enter a private and Mobile Policy Control Center. domestically and internationally and
network that resides within a larger public seamlessly reconnect to the private
network’s cellular footprint, the ability for The benefits of private wireless networks network resolves critical communications
this device to seamlessly move between will continue to make them attractive issues will be important as the world
networks is essential to ensure data for various sectors across enterprises becomes increasingly more connected
captured from the device remains within and beyond. While the isolation they through the current 4G and quickly growing
the domain of the private wireless network. offer allows the allocation of inherently 5G platforms.
A device activated within overlapping secure bandwidth for local devices, it
private and public network coverage may also creates private network islands – a
About the author:
Kathiravan is a Senior Product Management Director in the Carrier Business Unit of Syniverse. He is responsible for the management and growth of
products that form Syniverse’s IoT and Private Wireless pillars. These ‘Next Generation Solutions’ drive the development of emerging connectivity products,
such as Global SIM & eSIM, Private LTE, Sponsored Roaming, Open Connectivity Complete and Secure Global Access, and combine them in seamless ways
to support various IoT use cases.

Kathiravan has been in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years and has been deployed around the world to deliver products and services,
specializing in new product introduction. He has a bachelor’s degree in computing (Hons) from University of Portsmouth, UK, and has been PMP certified
since 2009.

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