Today’s globally interconnected workforce is becoming increasingly expectant of instant unified communications functionality wherever they are — from the regular office to the remotest location, and while in transit between each. Indeed, with 4G coverage present in the majority of countries, mobile connectivity has become an important vehicle for staying in touch and can now be relied upon more and more.
But the most critical SIM-dependent functions of voice calling and SMS messaging seem to be lagging behind in the case of mobile-first unified communications. This is hindering the operations of global businesses and is getting in the way of dispersed employees being reliably and cost-effectively connected at all times – both internally within their own organization, and to the external world.
Introducing Numbers-as-a-Service
When assigned to a unified communications application, and underpinned by a global SIM solution, BICS’ Numbers-as-a-Service brings international business users flexible, reliable, and comprehensive local and international communications capabilities, alongside the benefit of worldwide mobile coverage.
Divya Wakankar, Head of Innovation & Product Management for BICS, explained:
“BICS’ SIM for Things-based Numbers-as-a-Service solution means that connectivity can be managed within the application via a combination of data and the local mobile number"
"This means unified communications channels just work, whether the user is roaming in Belgium, France, Estonia, or beyond."
And this technology is being deployed in high-stakes environments where reliable connectivity is a matter of life and death – such as the connected medical devices which are expected to comprise 40% of all IoT tech by the end of the year. Enhancing the patient experience real-time monitoring and visibility can reduce admissions and improve outcomes, while ensuring the best application of limited resources in the most demanding environments. Whether integrated with first responder systems, monitoring patients and their environments remotely at home, or forming part of the in-patient monitoring infrastructure, BICs SIM for Things ensures a comprehensive turnkey solution for those in most urgent need.
