Private LTE and eSIM operations simplified with Kigen and OneLayer

BOSTON, 11 May, 2026 – Private LTE and 5G networks are becoming critical infrastructure for energy and utilities organizations modernizing grid operations and scaling Industrial IoT deployments. Extending IT operational best practices into the cellular world, however, should not come with the complexity of the past.

Kigen today announced its collaboration with OneLayer through the OneLayer Technology Alliance Program (TAP), a certified ecosystem of technology partners delivering validated, integrated solutions for enterprises deploying private cellular networks.

Kigen is the only SIM and eSIM technology partner within the TAP ecosystem, joining industry leaders across cybersecurity, OT operations, network infrastructure, and device management, including Check Point, Claroty, Digi International, Druid Software, Ericsson, Fortinet, Nokia, Semtech, and Teltonika. – an impressive cadre of leading players in Private LTE deployments.

“Our integration with OneLayer simplifies SIM provisioning onto private cores, so enterprises can get devices connected and operational more easily,” said Loic Bonvarlet, Senior Vice President Ecosystem & Marketing at Kigen.

Simplifying Private LTE and eSIM Operations

As enterprises adopt private LTE and private 5G networks to support utility modernization, operational visibility, device onboarding, and lifecycle management become increasingly important.

The Kigen and OneLayer integration helps simplify SIM and eSIM provisioning into private cellular cores, reducing operational overhead while improving secure connectivity management across distributed industrial assets.

Every integration within the OneLayer TAP ecosystem is designed around specific operational outcomes for enterprises deploying private cellular infrastructure, including:

• Full-stack visibility across private cellular and enterprise IT environments
• Zero Trust enforcement extended to cellular-connected assets
• Visibility and segmentation for devices connected behind cellular routers
• Automated onboarding, authentication, and provisioning at scale
• OT security integration without replacing existing operational workflows

By combining OneLayer’s private network visibility and management capabilities with Kigen’s secure SIM and eSIM technology, enterprises can extend IT operational models into private wireless networks with greater simplicity and control.

Building a Certified Ecosystem for Private Cellular

Every TAP partner has completed a certified integration with OneLayer, helping ensure interoperability, lifecycle support, and operational reliability for enterprises deploying private LTE and 5G networks.

The program brings together technology providers spanning cybersecurity, OT visibility, network infrastructure, cellular management, and industrial operations to help organizations accelerate secure digital transformation across critical infrastructure environments.

Supporting the Modern Utility Network

The announcement comes as utilities face accelerating demand for resilient, secure, and sovereign communications infrastructure.

Recently, energy and utilities consultant Mike Smith noted in the UBBA Insights series that rising demand from data centers and the on-shoring of manufacturing are rapidly outpacing broader electrification trends, placing renewed urgency on maximizing existing grid infrastructure and modernizing utility communications networks.

According to Smith, the transition to private wireless is not simply about improved coverage, but about establishing “a private, secure, and dedicated foundation that the utility alone controls.”

As utilities modernize their networks, extending IT operations visibility and Zero Trust principles to the edge becomes essential. Historically, visibility across RF-connected environments has remained limited, but smart grid operations increasingly depend on two-way communication and fine-grained control over connected devices.

Commenting on developments supporting utilities in achieving this operational capability, Jerry Jun, Director of Technical Services at Kigen, added:

“Advanced remote management capabilities such as an eIM (eSIM IoT Manager) provide a telecom network-agnostic source of truth for device and connectivity profile states — ensuring reliability when it matters most.”

Kigen’s eIM solution has been named 2025 IoT Solution of the Year by the Mobile Breakthrough Awards. LCRA and Evergy have publicly shared learnings from their deployments as outstanding examples, underscoring how utilities can confidently leverage eSIMs to build secure, future-ready networks. Further, Kigen has enabled resilient network gateways and endpoints with leading manufacturers such as Ubiik, Itron, Digi International, and Robustel, and continues to simplify the journey through growing partnerships across the tech stack. Reach out and see how you can take scale your private LTE operations.

Read the full OneLayer TAP announcement and download the latest UBBA Insights report featuring perspectives from ADB, Burns & McDonnell, Ericsson, Hubble, Nokia, OneLayer, and World Wide Technology Solutions.

About OneLayer

OneLayer provides advanced asset management, operational intelligence, and Zero Trust security for private LTE/5G and private APN networks. Its technology empowers enterprises to manage and secure cellular-connected devices across both private and carrier environments, without the need for cellular expertise. For more information, visit www.onelayer.com.