BICS’ Response to Demand for Managed Mobility Services

Offering a global mobility solution with Numbers-as-a-Service and SIM for Things

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Published: February 28, 2020

Maya Middlemiss

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.

Connecting the global mobile workforce

This final piece in the puzzle for managed mobility services will become a game-changer for businesses collaborating and working across geographical divides. As well as guaranteeing global connectivity for voice, the UC element of the application also facilitates the latest functionality for video and data sharing. Without worrying about losing touch or risks to either safety or operational productivity, the work can continue, from anywhere.

And on the procurement side, the self-service dashboard ensures easy provisioning and account management of numbers and SIMs, including spend tracking in real time. With no worries about licensing requirements and local regulations, businesses can manage resources centrally — while contracting with just one provider offering a state-of-the-art mobility solution.

This is the final step in ‘cutting the cord’, which began with the first mobile phones that had to remain connected to a geographical location and were never truly free to roam. In 2020, however, genuinely unrestricted mobility is becoming a reality for a new world of interconnected businesses.

For more information on Numbers-as-a-Service, visit the BICS website.

 

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