BROWSING: connectivity

The digital transformation of the agricultural sector – a review of the strategies, technologies and stakes in play as farmers seek more sustainable and competitive ways to feed the world.   

How will incoming cellular technologies transform smart manufacturing? In the first installment in a new series on smart manufacturing technologies, UK-based global editor-in-chief editor James Blackman looks at the role of LTE and 5G in the future of manufacturing.

Today’s tech headlines are flooded with news of 5G and emerging technology topics. LED lighting control systems in particular are one of the smart city products being deployed globally, promoting energy efficiency and public safety across cities. This new lighting control technology has presented...

There is growing emphasis around the importance of building IoT systems that offer reliable connectivity, enterprise-grade security, and extended device lifecycle management. Investing in the right technology partners can help overcome many of the challenges developers and companies face when bringing IoT products and...

  While 5G networks continue to be a major topic in the network communications industry, there are still many questions around how 5G will be achieved. Digital usage trends—such as 220 million connected vehicles on the road by 2020 and videos accounting for 82 percent of...

As buildings become smarter, the need to propagate signals will be challenged by a myriad of factors including the age of the building, the materials used in construction, the needs of a potentially diverse tenant base, and physical location just to name a few....

As buildings become smarter, the need to propagate signals will be challenged by a myriad of factors including the age of the building, the materials used in construction, the needs of a potentially diverse tenant base, and physical location just to name a few....

Intelligent building technology is poised to transform nearly every aspect of the physical workplace in the coming years. From the ability to centralize the management of myriad of industrial control systems to the ability to create optimized micro-climates through out a building or factory...

Explore use cases that illustrate how industries transformed by 5G will enrich people’s lives. The excitement for 5G is building and we are seeing great momentum across the industry. Qualcomm Technologies kicked off the charge with our early 5G NR-compliant prototypes in 2016, followed by the...

AI is set to play a vital role in telecommunications; from physical the 5G and IoT infrastructure, to cyber security and digital services. This paper is an essential guide for the ambitious carrier, vendor, or business owner looking to leverage AI to differentiate their services...

Connecting flying objects has been discussed in documents describing the uses and evolution of LTE networks, both in 4G and in the future 5G. Moreover, a dedicated report entitled: Study On Enhanced Support for Aerial Vehicles, was approved by the 3GPP in March of...

I'm just back from CES, and it's clear that IoT in the home offers a certain magic that interests press and consumers. But even though voice agents are gaining traction, and ushering in a new world of connected smart homes, the big action in...

Vodafone launched the technology in Düsseldorf as part of an initiative to offer this service in 13 German cities by end-2018 Vodafone Germany has announced the activation of its NB-IoT network in Düsseldorf, German press reported. The NB-IoT launch is part of a wider program...

The Chinese smart bike sharing firm is using Vodafone’s IoT platform to support its foreign operations Chinese smart bike sharing service Mobike is using IoT connectivity from U.K-based telecoms group Vodafone in order to improve its operation efficiency. Since launching in Shanghai, China in April 2016,...

The industry began to talk about embracing digital transformation in 2015, and started to act in 2016. This year, we are working together with our stakeholder to accelerate towards digital business success. Digital transformation is now a common business goal. In the past few years,...

  Everyone has experienced it. You’re outside, talking on your phone or looking at the latest breaking news, or checking what’s happening on social media, and as soon as you step inside — an office building, a shop, your apartment — your connection suddenly slows,...

Sigfox, a French company which specializes in the provision of internet of things (IoT) connectivity, has been actively expanding its global footprint over the last few years. According to the firm’s latest figures, Sigfox currently has commercial presence in 36 markets compared to 12 last...

Professors and students at the University of Buffalo will have access to an innovative technology platform The city of Buffalo has deployed an internet of things (IoT) network through a partnership between French IoT company Sigfox and the University at Buffalo’s School of Engineering and...

With the exponential increase in customers’ need for speed, the use of interconnectivity and cloud-based applications is ubiquitous in data center infrastructure to handle more bandwidth. Data centers have to find new solutions for 100G networks and beyond, and the Data Center Interconnect (DCI)...

Nearly 25 years after the introduction of mobile phones, it is still disconcertingly familiar to see people leaning against a window, holding phones in the air or rushing around as they search for the elusive indoor cellular signal. The crowds around the windows are...

Join the MulteFire Alliance and Harbor Research as we provide insight into how MulteFire technology delivers wireless connectivity that meets the requirements of Industrial IoT for coverage, capacity, reliability, low-latency and mobility. MulteFire, based on 3GPP Release 13 and 14, is an LTE-based technology that...

Join the MulteFire Alliance and Harbor Research as we provide insight into how MulteFire technology delivers wireless connectivity that meets the requirements of Industrial IoT for coverage, capacity, reliability, low-latency and mobility. MulteFire, based on 3GPP Release 13 and 14, is an LTE-based technology that...

While Linux is becoming the preferred platform for embedded solutions, a key challenge for developers is to balance the pressures of shorter development sprints without compromising security.  Learn how SUSE is positioned to provide the flexibility, tools, Linux expertise and support necessary to help...

  While Linux is becoming the preferred platform for embedded solutions, a key challenge for developers is to balance the pressures of shorter development sprints without compromising security.  Learn how SUSE is positioned to provide the flexibility, tools, Linux expertise and support necessary to help...