Sequans Communications SA announced that Thales intends to use its second-generation Monarch 2 and Calliope 2 platforms as the basis for a new generation of Cinterion IoT LTE-M/NB-IoT and Cat 1 modules.
Thales said it will extend a long-standing collaboration with Sequans that has been supported by Sequans massive IoT modem technology deployed in Cinterion IoT modules since 2015.
From Monarch and Calliope modems to Cinterion IoT modules
Thales has been using Sequans first-generation massive IoT modem technology in its Cinterion IoT modules since 2015, and it has shipped that first-generation modem technology worldwide.
The company frames the move as a second phase of collaboration, with Sequans saying the availability of second-generation massive IoT chips is intended to power that next stage aimed at providing leading IoT modules for customers.
What Monarch 2 and Calliope 2 change in the modem stack
Sequans describes Monarch 2 and Calliope 2 as delivering advanced functionality and improvements, including considerably reduced power consumption and a higher integration level.
It also says the platforms include a secured enclave rated EAL5 and compliant with GSMA for integrated SIM capacity.
Thales relies on Sequans LPWAN Monarch and Calliope modems to provide its Cinterion IoT modules with connectivity capabilities.
Monarch 2 LTE: Cat M1 and Cat NB2 support
Sequans characterizes its new IoT modem Monarch 2 LTE as a promising breakthrough.
Monarch 2 LTE provides support for Cat M1 and Cat NB2 IoT.
Thales said it is pleased to extend its long-standing collaboration with Sequans, adding that the extended collaboration allows it to develop its LPWA portfolio and continue providing innovative IoT connectivity solutions.
Security and massive IoT device requirements
The article positions Thales9 security expertise as part of what IoT customers need to build IoT devices with the necessary capabilities to support massive IoT.
In practice, that kind of security posture is closely tied to how IoT connectivity solutions handle both authentication and SIM-related functions at scale.