Valid Joins Cisco and Tata Communications to Accelerate SGP.32 Adoption for Next-Generation Automotive and IoT Connectivity
25 February 2026
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Madrid, Spain — February 25, 2026 – Valid today announced its participation in the ongoing Cisco and Tata Communications initiative to accelerate the deployment of GSMA SGP.32 solutions for the automotive and IoT industries.
This joint effort brings together complementary expertise to deliver a fully-integrated, pre-validated ecosystem enabling OEMs and mobility service providers to deploy connected services such as V2X communications, autonomous driving, and driver-centric data management – all with faster time-to-market and simplified operations.
The collaboration combines:
- Cisco’s IoT platform for fully automated device lifecycle management
- Tata Communications’ MOVE™ - an intelligent, multi-generational, global eSIM orchestration solution – for seamless connectivity across SIM providers, private and public networks and eSIM standards
- Valid’s next-generation eUICCs and remote eSIM management software stack, compliant with the latest GSMA SGP.32 specifications
Together, the companies enable OEMs and IoT service providers to dynamically manage devices across networks with a vehicle-centric approach that ensures scalability, interoperability, and security.
“The integration of Valid’s SGP.32 eSIM technology with Cisco & TataCommunications’ leading-edge platforms represents a major step forward toward secure, seamless and effortless IoT connectivity for OEMs and Service Providers,” said Jose Manuel Castro, SVP IoEM business at Valid. “It also reflects our shared commitment to simplifying how connected devices are deployed and managed globally.”
This collaboration underscores the growing momentum behind SGP.32 as a cornerstone of the new IoT ecosystem, driving operational efficiency and accelerating digital transformation across industries.
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
About Valid
Valid is your trusted partner for interoperable mobile services worldwide. We excel in offering solutions for identity, mobile, and payment ecosystems, driving digital transformation in people’s lives by supporting various journeys, including authentications, monetization, and transactions, in both public and private sectors.
With nearly seven decades of expertise in the market, we deliver complex solutions involving high volume and sensitive data. The company integrates the best available technologies to drive innovation and provide secure, efficient solutions to its clients.
Currently, Valid has more than 3,000 employees across 15 countries dedicated to creating a more fluid, connected, reliable, and safe world. To learn more, visit us trustedconnectivity.valid.com
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