ByteSnap Design launches fast-track service for cellular migration projects

ByteSnap Design has launched a new Cellular Migration Fast-Track service aimed at helping manufacturers transition legacy connected devices to 4G LTE and 5G networks within shorter timeframes.

The Birmingham-based embedded software and electronics consultancy said the service is designed to support manufacturers facing the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks across major markets. Many businesses are under pressure to update products to avoid disconnection, while also managing technical requirements such as RF design, modem integration and certification processes.

ByteSnap Design stated that the new service can reduce typical project timelines from 12 to 18 months to between four and six months. It includes antenna redesign, firmware updates and end-to-end certification management, drawing on the company’s experience of more than 50 completed migration projects.

The service is structured in three stages: a migration readiness assessment completed within three to five days, a fast-track execution phase covering redesign and certification, and a final stage delivering a production-ready, certified product.

Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design, said: “The sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks has created a genuine minefield for companies developing embedded products. It’s no longer just about hardware; manufacturers are facing a complex choice between multiple migration paths while simultaneously navigating new compliance headaches like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

“The new service helps to streamline and accelerate the cellular migration pathway. By plugging our specialist connectivity capability into an existing team, we can resolve the technical uncertainties that cause projects to drift, helping manufacturers move from a stalled prototype to a production-ready launch in a matter of months. We offer end-to-end engineering support from firmware development, PCB design, right through to production.”

The company added that manufacturers can also access optional ongoing support services to manage compliance requirements, including those related to the Cyber Resilience Act, such as software bill of materials management, over-the-air updates and lifecycle monitoring.

ByteSnap Design has previously supported an electric vehicle charge point manufacturer through successive cellular migrations, enabling expansion into additional markets.

Founded more than 18 years ago, the company provides embedded systems development services across areas including IoT, embedded Linux and cybersecurity, supporting organisations ranging from start-ups to multinational firms.