Recognized by Compass Intelligence for pioneering zero-touch Consumer eSIM profile provisioning with Discover Airlines
Berlin, Germany - October 22, 2025 - emnify, the leading cloud-native IoT connectivity provider, has been named the winner of the 2025 IoT Innovator Award in the Aviation/Airport category by Compass Intelligence.
The award recognizes emnify’s groundbreaking work in delivering the aviation industry’s first large-scale deployment of zero-touch Consumer eSIM profile provisioning through Mobile Device Management (MDM).
In collaboration with Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, emnify redefined how connected aviation devices are deployed and managed - enabling fast, secure, and scalable global connectivity for more than 1,800 Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) used by flight crews worldwide. What once required weeks of manual SIM handling and configuration can now be completed instantly with a single MDM command, ensuring seamless connectivity across multiple networks.
“This award is a recognition of our team’s relentless focus on simplifying global IoT connectivity,” said Frank Stoecker, CEO and co-founder of emnify. “Our Consumer eSIM profile provisioning technology enables enterprises like Discover Airlines to connect and manage mission-critical devices instantly - securely and at scale. We’re proud to be setting new benchmarks for operational efficiency and innovation in aviation.”
The award highlights emnify’s expanding global footprint and continued investment in serving enterprise customers across key regions. With an established presence in North America, LATAM and EMEA, emnify supports organizations worldwide in deploying and managing connected devices with speed and control.
The emnify Consumer eSIM solution eliminates the need for physical SIM logistics or manual activation by integrating directly with existing enterprise MDM platforms such as Microsoft Intune, Jamf, and Omnissa. This allows IT teams to remotely provision IMeSIM profiles and enforce security, usage, and policy controls the moment a device powers on - no QR codes, no carrier setup, and no regional complexity.
For Discover Airlines, this transformation has led to a 90% reduction in provisioning time, enabling new iPads to be shipped directly to pilots anywhere in the world and automatically connect upon activation. The solution combines emnify’s SuperNetwork infrastructure, providing resilient multi-network access across 190+ countries, with advanced security features including custom DNS filtering and real-time usage monitoring.
“By partnering with emnify, we gained instant, scalable connectivity that drastically reduces operational complexity when deploying, enhances security and optimizes costs - ensuring our pilots always have access to mission-critical applications, no matter where they fly,” said Jonas Becker, EFB Administrator at Discover Airlines.
This latest recognition from Compass Intelligence follows a year of strong industry momentum for emnify, including multiple international awards:
- eSIM Provider of the Year – MVNOs World Awards 2025
- Platinum Winner, Consumer eSIM Management Platform Innovation – Juniper Research 2025
- Finalist, Cybersecurity Innovation Award – IoT Solutions World Congress 2025
“The 8th Annual CompassIntel IoT Innovator Awards celebrate the brilliant IoT solutions that continue to push the boundaries of innovation,” said Stephanie Atkinson, CEO of Compass Intelligence. “This year’s honorees represent the very best of what IoT has to offer - bold leadership, advanced technology, and a vision for a smarter, more connected world. Compass Intelligence is proud to recognize these companies for their dedication to innovation, excellence, and the future of connected intelligence.
The emnify–Discover Airlines Consumer eSIM deployment via MDM integration, serves as a blueprint for scalable, secure and automated IoT rollouts across industries such as logistics, healthcare and emergency response - supporting the global shift toward embedded SIM-only devices and policy-driven connectivity at scale.
About emnify
emnify is the world's leading provider of cloud-native cellular connectivity for modern IoT solutions. Its IoT SuperNetwork connects devices in over 190 countries with enterprise-grade security, real-time monitoring, and flexible eSIM profile provisioning -empowering businesses to scale without limitations.
About Compass Intelligence
The Compass Intelligence IoT Innovator Awards recognize companies and vendors demonstrating excellence and innovation in Internet of Things solutions, products, and technology. Now in its 8th year, the program honors organizations that are shaping the future of connected intelligence across industries.
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