IoT Partner News
Spitfire Extends Into Europe
Secure European IoT connectivity is here
We're excited to announce the launch of Spitfire's new European IoT SIMs, enabling partners to support customer deployments across Europe through a single trusted supplier.
While many providers can offer international connectivity, our European SIMs go beyond simple roaming by integrating with Spitfire's One Network® platform, helping customers benefit from secure and private connectivity wherever their devices are deployed.
Key Benefits
One Network® Integration
- Secure private connectivity
- Private APN functionality
- Direct connectivity into cloud environments
- Reduced reliance on the public internet
Permanent Roaming Agreements
- Long-term connectivity across European networks
- Designed for temporary or permanent deployments
- Greater confidence in service continuity
Single Portal Management
- Usage visibility
- SIM management and diagnostics
- Data exports
- Manage UK and European SIMs from one portal
Competitive Commercials
- Flexible commercial models
- Competitive data rates
- Suitable for both small and large-scale deployments
Many international IoT SIMs focus solely on connectivity. Spitfire combines European connectivity with security, private networking and centralised management through a single supplier and platform.
Interested in expanding your IoT solutions across Europe? Speak to your Account Manager to learn more about Spitfire's European IoT SIM offering.
Opportunity Spotlight
Security is no longer an add-on, it’s a buying requirement
As connected devices become increasingly critical to business operations, customers are placing greater emphasis on security when selecting IoT solutions.
Coverage and cost remain important, but organisations are frequently asking how devices are protected, how data is secured and how engineers can gain remote access safely.
Cyber threats continue to increase
Businesses are becoming more aware of the risks associated with internet-connected devices.
Connected devices are constantly being targeted
Spitfire's live honeypot environment shows thousands of attack attempts every hour against a single public IP address. At the time of writing this (11.02am on 6th August), there have been 6,468 attack attempts in the last hour.
See it live right now!:
Username: spitfire
Password: honeypot
Cyber threats continue to increase
Businesses are becoming more aware of the risks associated with internet-connected devices.
Connected devices are constantly being targeted
Spitfire's live honeypot environment shows thousands of attack attempts every hour against a single public IP address. At the time of writing this (11.02am on 6th August), there have been 6,468 attack attempts in the last hour.
Cyber threats continue to increase
Businesses are becoming more aware of the risks associated with internet-connected devices.
Connected devices are constantly being targeted
Spitfire's live honeypot environment shows thousands of attack attempts every hour against a single public IP address. At the time of writing this (11.02am on 6th August), there have been 6,468 attack attempts in the last hour.
See it live right now!:
Username: spitfire
Password: honeypot
Security is becoming a competitive advantage
Partners who can demonstrate a security-first approach are increasingly differentiating themselves from competitors.
Security starts at the connectivity layer
Spitfire’s One Network® helps reduce exposure to the public internet through secure private connectivity between devices and applications.
Interested in making your solution more secure?
Speak to your Account Manager about One Network® and secure IoT connectivity.
What are businesses asking for in 2026?
As IoT deployments become increasingly critical to business operations, customers are asking more detailed questions about how solutions
are deployed, managed and secured.
Security
How are devices protected
and how is data
secured?
Spitfire's solution ...
Private networking removes devices from the public internet, significantly reducing the attack surface and helping eliminate many common cyber threats.
Remote Access
Can engineers securely access and troubleshoot devices without visiting site?
Spitfire's solution ...
Secure remote access enables engineers to connect to devices quickly and cost-effectively, reducing the need for expensive site visits and improving response times.
Resiliency
What happens if connectivity fails and how is service continuity maintained?
Spitfire's solution ...
Dual IMSI connectivity provides access to all 4 major mobile networks via two mobile network operators, adding multiple layers of resiliency for connectivity.
Commercial Flexibility
Can costs be aligned to the customer's contract and usage profile?
Spitfire's solution ...
Flexible commercial models make it easier to design solutions that meet both technical and budgetary requirements.
By discussing these requirements early in the sales process, partners can often uncover additional opportunities and better differentiate their solutions.
Need help designing a solution around these requirements?
Speak to your Account Manager and we'll help assess the opportunity.
What are businesses asking for in 2026?
As IoT deployments become increasingly critical to business operations, customers are asking more detailed questions about how solutions are deployed, managed and secured.
Security
How are devices protected
and how is data
secured?
Spitfire's solution ...
Secure remote access enables engineers to connect to devices quickly and cost-effectively, reducing the need for expensive site visits and improving response times.
Remote Access
Can engineers securely access and troubleshoot devices without visiting site?
Spitfire's solution ...
Secure remote access enables engineers to connect to devices quickly and cost-effectively, reducing the need for expensive site visits and improving response times.
Resiliency
What happens if connectivity fails and how is service continuity maintained?
Spitfire's solution ...
Dual IMSI connectivity provides access to all 4 major mobile networks via two mobile network operators, adding multiple layers of resiliency for connectivity.
Commercial Flexibility
Can costs be aligned to the customer's contract and usage profile?
Spitfire's solution ...
Flexible commercial models make it easier to design solutions that meet both technical and budgetary requirements.
By discussing these requirements early in the sales process, partners can often uncover additional opportunities and better differentiate their solutions.
Need help designing a solution around these requirements?
Speak to your Account Manager and we'll help assess the opportunity.
IoT Myth Busters
Myth:
"Our SIMs connect to the strongest available network"
We are often told a SIM automatically connects to the strongest or fastest available network. In reality, this is not true. All cellular SIMs must follow set of rules defined by the 3GPP network selection process, which says a SIM tells the device to select a network from a pool of ‘qualifying’ networks based on factors such as availability, roaming agreements and signal thresholds. It does not scan for the ‘fastest’ available network and connect to it.
Think of it like landing in a foreign country. If every phone connected to the strongest network, it would quickly become congested and no longer be the strongest. Instead, the 3GPP rules ensure connections are distributed across qualifying networks according to predefined criteria.
What does this mean for you? A device connecting to a particular network doesn't necessarily mean it has selected the strongest signal. Unless it is steered towards a specific network, it’s connected to a randomly chosen network that meets the pre-defined rules.
Commercial Corner
Pay Per MB
Pay only for the data you use.
Eliminate the risk of unused allowances and keep costs aligned to actual data consumption.
PIA Bundles
Purchase data upfront to secure lower data rates and match connectivity costs to your customer contract terms.
Simplify billing and protecting margins.
Pooled Data
One shared allowance across a group of SIMs.
With pooled data you ensure data goes where it's needed most.
Before you quote your customer, let us help
Every IoT deployment is different, and getting the connectivity right from the outset can help avoid costly redesigns, unexpected data costs and deployment delays. Our IoT specialists can support you throughout the design process, from initial planning through to deployment.
Coverage assessment
Data usage forecasting
Router selection
Security design
Commercial modelling
Deployment rollout
Speak to your Account Manager and we'll help assess the opportunity.
Customer Portal Updates
Managing large numbers of SIMs shouldn't be complicated. Our latest portal enhancements provide greater visibility, improved organisation and quicker access to the information you need to support your customers.
Enhanced search features
Quickly locate individual SIMs using key information, making it faster to support customers and troubleshoot issues.
SIM labelling
Organise SIMs by customer, site, project or application, making large deployments easier to manage and navigate.
Data exports
Export SIM and usage data for reporting, customer billing or internal analysis with just one click.
Improved usage visibility
Gain greater visibility into data and call volumes, helping identify unusual usage patterns and better support your customers.
Usability improvements
A cleaner, more intuitive interface makes everyday SIM management quicker and more efficient.
Customer Portal Updates
Managing large numbers of SIMs shouldn't be complicated. Our latest portal enhancements provide greater visibility, improved organisation and quicker access to the information you need to support your customers.
Enhanced search features
Quickly locate individual SIMs using key information, making it faster to support customers and troubleshoot issues.
SIM labelling
Organise SIMs by customer, site, project or application, making large deployments easier to manage and navigate.
Data exports
Export SIM and usage data for reporting, customer billing or internal analysis with just one click.
Improved usage visibility
Gain greater visibility into data and call volumes, helping identify unusual usage patterns and better support your customers.
Usability improvements
A cleaner, more intuitive interface makes everyday SIM management quicker and more efficient.
Case Studies
DIGILITE
DigiLite is transforming outdoor advertising by integrating digital displays into courier delivery bags, creating a mobile, data-driven advertising platform that moves with the city. To support real-time content updates, GPS tracking, and campaign analytics at scale, DigiLite required a reliable connectivity solution that could keep every screen connected wherever it travelled. This case study explores how Spitfire's IoT connectivity platform helped DigiLite build a scalable, resilient foundation for growth, enabling smarter advertising and supporting the company's ambitious expansion plans ...
GRANGE TECHNOLOGIES
Grange Technologies provides innovative hygiene monitoring solutions that help organisations improve cleaning compliance, operational efficiency, and customer experience. As demand for its cloud-connected Hygiene360 platform grew across sectors including healthcare, airports, education, and commercial facilities, reliable connectivity became critical to ensuring real-time monitoring and reporting. This case study explores how Grange Technologies partnered with Spitfire to deliver resilient IoT connectivity, enabling consistent performance, simplified deployment, and improved visibility across its nationwide installations ...
FARMEX
Farmex has been helping agricultural businesses improve environmental control and monitoring for more than 40 years, providing solutions that protect crop quality and maximise operational efficiency. As the demand for remote grain store monitoring increased, Farmex needed a reliable way to connect equipment in rural locations where traditional broadband services were often unavailable. This case study explores how Spitfire's IoT connectivity solution enabled secure, resilient remote access, helping farmers monitor critical grain storage conditions in real time while simplifying deployment in challenging environments ...
Did you know?
Cybersecurity researchers discover millions of internet-connected devices exposed to the public internet every day, many of which have weak passwords, outdated software or unnecessary
open ports.
As IoT deployments continue to grow, securing devices at the connectivity layer is becoming an increasingly important consideration.
Talk to us today about ... One Network® …