Berlin, January 26, 2024 – Melita Limited is expanding its reach in the Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity space with the acquisition of digital SIM GmbH, a move that promises to bolster its melita.io platform and extend its services to new markets.
A Powerful Combination for IoT Growth
The acquisition unites a specialized IoT provider with an established network operator, benefiting customers with enhanced connectivity options.
- Digital SIM brings 20 years of experience in IoT and M2M connectivity to the partnership.
- Customers will gain access to melita.io’s roaming capabilities and advanced security features.
- The deal expands Melita’s IoT footprint, particularly within the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
- Melita Limited, backed by goldman Sachs Alternatives Infrastructure, operates as a licensed Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in over 185 countries.
Digital SIM, a leading provider of tailored iot and machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity solutions, serves small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), corporations, utilities, and municipalities in the DACH region. The company’s strength lies in its access to over 500 global networks, all managed through a single platform, and its commitment to personalized customer support.
“The acquisition of our company by Melita creates a powerful combination that is unique in the mobile communications market: Digital SIM now integrates the advantages of a specialised, flexible IoT provider with the strengths of an established network operator for the benefit of our customers,” said Roland Becker, Director Business Development and shareholder of Digital SIM.
Following the acquisition, digital SIM customers will have access to the full suite of melita.io services, including its extensive roaming footprint and robust security features. melita’s IoT connectivity is already integrated into the Digital SIM customer platform, and customers can now utilize the service through the newly launched melita.io eSIM,as well as traditional MFF2 and plastic SIM formats.
Malcolm Briffa, Chief Officer Business and IoT at Melita, emphasized the strategic importance of the acquisition. “melita.io has established itself as a trusted provider of IoT connectivity in various markets across Europe. As Melita Limited seeks to continue to strengthen this brand we have been actively searching for a partner with the right expertise, knowledge and the technology platform to complement our offering. In Digital SIM we have found that partner and, together, we are looking forward to the next chapter in our growth.”
Melita Limited,backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives Infrastructure,is a licensed Mobile Network Operator (MNO) delivering secure and reliable IoT connectivity to more than 185 countries. The company prioritizes a digital-first approach and a commitment to providing customers with best-in-class support.
Demonstrating its commitment to environmental obligation, Melita achieved carbon neutrality in 2022 and has pledged to emissions reduction targets aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, as guided by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For more data, visit www.melita.io and www.digital-sim.de.
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