What you need to know about IoT and how it works (Reader Forum)
The Internet of Things refers to millions of physical devices that are connected to the internet and share data. These devices are embedded with sensors, internet connectivity and hardware to …
MTS launches LTE/5G private network for Russian mining company
MTS first announced plans to build the private network using Ericsson Dedicated Networks solution in October 2020 Russian operator Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has launched the country’s first commercial 5G-ready private …
Thread vs Bluetooth: The IoT battle of low-power protocols (Reader Forum)
The war of Internet of Things (IoT) connections is here. Following years of trial and error to connect battery-based devices with Wi-Fi — the ubiquitous yet power-sucking internet access …
5G-ENCODE launches next phase of industrial private 5G network in the UK
The first phase of the industrial private 5G network focused on testing asset tracking and AR/VR use cases 5G-ENCODE, a collaborative project in the U.K. aiming to establish business cases …
John Deere sharpens its robotics focus with Bear Flag buy
Deere & Company will acquire Bear Flag Robotics, a Silicon Valley-based startup, for $250 million to accelerate the development and delivery of smart farming tools like automation and autonomous vehicles. “Deere views autonomy as an important …
Cellular IoT module shipments hit record high in 2020, but chip shortage expected to curb growth
Global cellular IoT module shipments increased by 14% in 2020, reaching 303 million, according to a recent Berg Insight report. Even though the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt …
Samsung and Optage to build private 5G network in Japan
Samsung Electronics will implement a dedicated private 5G network at Japanese service provider Optage’s plant facility. The network will support 4K Ultra HD-based live-streaming videos, transmitted from multiple devices, including …
Inseego to deploy ‘perfect fit’ 5G solutions for Georgia’s 500-acre tech park
Inseego will deploy its 5G solutions in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, a 500-acre smart city technology park equipped with real-world connected infrastructure. Inseego’s equipment will run on T-Mobile US’ Extended Range …
Telenor establishes smart building subsidiary in Norway
Telenor’s Bldng.ai focused on IoT software and hardware for building management Norway-based telecoms group Telenor announced the creation of a new smart building subsidiary Bldng.ai as part of its plan …
Vodafone claims Ireland’s first private SA 5G network at manufacturing research site
Vodafone has deployed what is being considered Ireland’s first private standalone (SA) 5G network at Irish Manufacturing Research’s (IMR) facility in Mullingar. IMR, an independent not-for-profit manufacturing and industrial energy …
