SmartAct enables reliable OTA management of the (U)SIM card. Capable of handling any card type from any manufacturer, it seamlessly handles any differences in the Java Card environment or remote applet management commands.
Challenge
The (U)SIM is emerging as a vital element for the success of new business opportunities for mobile operators, such as Near Field Communication and Secure Identification. These new opportunities result in a growing need for reliable and secure management of applications, keys and files on the card. Large numbers of cards must be managed, with distribution of multiple updates to specific subscriber groups.
Solution
SmartAct is a holistic (U)SIM management solution capable of handling multiple cards types independent of card vendor. It is capable of integrating the SMS-C or directly to the SS7 network. SmartAct seamlessly handles any differences in implementations of the Java Card run-time environment and Remote Applet Management commands.
Benefits
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Comprehensive solution including clients and back-office systems |
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Increased response time, throughput and reliability without the need for additional SMS-C capacity. |
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Over 15 years’ experience in managing (U)SIM cards. |
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Comprehensive Repository containing (U)SIM card contents |
Features
Advanced OTA serviceFormatting of OTA messages according to the appropriate OTA protocol. File content in the OTA download kept in temporary storage until the download is reported as successful. Databases automatically updated to reflect changes on the (U)SIM. Activate and deactivate subscriptions.
Batch modeSupport for large updates to the whole subscriber base in one operation, or to an operator-defined subset of subscribers. Advanced throttling mechanism to control download speed allows configuration of download rates and simultaneous running of multiple batch jobs.
Java Applet Manager (JAM)Java Card applets can be either standalone Java SIM Toolkit applets or Java plug-ins that are used and accessed from the SmartTrust WIB. The JAM Server handles both types of applets.
Rapid Market DeploymentSmartAct is available as a hosted service. The SmartTrust hosting center is a carrier-grade environment. Operators save on setup costs and training time, accelerating time to market.