[SatNews] SIM Services, a Dutch-based M2M service provider, and Telenor Connexion, a leading provider of premium M2M solutions for business and life critical applications, now have a joint partnership to answer to the needs of the fast growing M2M market in Europe.

Under the partnership, Telenor Connexion will provide SIM Services with a wireless connectivity solution, including SIM-card management tools. Together with SIM Services’ M2M offering and their experience within multiple verticals this allows for flexible and future proof solutions. Under the agreement, SIM Services will be able to offer customized solutions, particularly with regards to multi-operator coverage in The Netherlands, but also in other parts of Europe. With the collaboration, both partners expect to expand their market shares in the expanding M2M market. The partnership is effective May 1, 2011.