Soracom Named a Leader in Counterpoint Research’s 2026 IoT Connectivity Management Platform Rankings

Independent evaluation of 29 vendors across 100+ parameters recognizes Soracom for highest platform capability among IoT MVNOs, with strengths in AI adoption, analytics, and developer experience

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soracom, Inc. (TSE: 147A), a cloud-native IoT platform providing connectivity, cloud integration, and AI services for the Internet of Things, today announced that it has been named a Leader in Counterpoint Research’s 2026 Connectivity Management Platform (CMP) Rankings. Soracom has held the Leader designation for three consecutive years in the evaluation, which assessed 29 CMP vendors across more than 100 platform and execution parameters.

Counterpoint’s evaluation benchmarks vendors on eight platform capability dimensions, including provisioning and orchestration, security, analytics and reporting, AI adoption, and ease of use, alongside execution factors such as geographic presence, partnerships, financial strength, and customer base growth. Soracom achieved the highest Capability rating among IoT MVNOs evaluated, reflecting the depth of a platform that spans SIM-level connectivity management through AI-driven workflow automation and natural-language data analytics.

“Soracom sets the benchmark for platform capability among IoT MVNOs, reflecting a cloud-native, developer-first architecture that is distinctively differentiated in the market,” said Mohit Agrawal, Research Director at Counterpoint Research. “Early moves on iSIM and SGP.32, combined with advanced AI and GenAI-driven capabilities, position Soracom well for the next phase of enterprise IoT.”

The 2026 evaluation recognized Soracom’s continued investment in AI capabilities that extend the platform beyond connectivity management. Soracom Flux, the platform’s low-code IoT application builder, enables customers to process sensor data and camera images using integrated AI actions for analysis, anomaly detection, and automated decision-making. Soracom Query provides natural-language IoT data analytics, allowing teams to search and analyze connectivity, billing, and device data without writing SQL. Soracom’s MCP Server enables direct integration with AI platforms including OpenAI and Claude, allowing users to interact with the connectivity management platform through natural language.

Counterpoint also highlighted Soracom’s early positioning on next-generation SIM technology. Soracom has been an early mover in iSIM-based use cases and opened pre-orders for SGP.32-compatible IoT eSIM orchestration in March 2026, preparing the platform for the GSMA’s next-generation eSIM provisioning standard.

“Soracom began as a connectivity platform built inside AWS, designed from the ground up as cloud-native software rather than as an extension of legacy carrier infrastructure,” said Kenta Yasukawa, CTO and Co-Founder of Soracom. “Over the past three years, we have expanded that foundation through cloud integration services, satellite connectivity with Skylo, and a suite of AI capabilities that bring intelligence directly to IoT operations. This recognition from Counterpoint reflects the work our engineering team has done to make each of those layers production-ready for customers operating across industries and geographies.”

To view the Counterpoint 2026 Connectivity Management Platform Rankings report, visit soracom.io/counterpoint-research-2026-cmp-rankings.

About Soracom

Soracom (TSE: 147A) is a cloud-native IoT platform providing cellular and satellite connectivity, cloud integration, and AI services across 200+ countries and territories. The platform connects devices to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud and spans SIM-level connectivity to application-layer intelligence, with AI capabilities including natural-language IoT analytics and AI-driven workflow automation. Publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Soracom is an AWS IoT Competency Partner and an AWS ISV Accelerate Partner. Founded in 2014, Soracom has grown profitably by helping startups and enterprises launch and operate connected solutions across industries including agriculture, energy, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Learn more at soracom.io.