
Industrial grade 5G: Hype or reality for operators and manufacturers? (Reader Forum)
The possibilities are endless. That is what some vendors say about 5G, as they urge operators to partner with manufacturers to transform the technology into a lucrative revenue stream. Their …

The top five applications for Lidar beyond the automotive market (Reader Forum)
It’s clear that lidar technology will play a pivotal role in the automotive market, transforming the way we navigate with the advent of autonomous vehicles and shuttles. Aside from its …

Partnerships, services and data are shaping the car industry’s future (Reader Forum)
From monitoring patients in hospitals to manufacturing plants, many industries are transforming with IoT. By 2020, Ericsson predicts that there will be around 29 billion connected devices worldwide, of which …

Micro-mobility: The benefits and challenges of scooter sharing and beyond (Reader Forum)
Micro-mobility solutions such as scooters, bike shares, and other vehicles have flooded our cities, but many companies face mounting criticism. Rather than profiting from the “build-break-build” ethos, micro-mobility companies are …

How blockchain can ensure security and compliance in telemedicine (Reader Forum)
A recent surge in telehealth suggests that virtual care will rise in popularity in the coming years. Telemedicine offers an accessible way for patients to remotely connect with doctors for …

Giving construction the IoT treatment could help save the planet (Reader Forum)
As our collective awareness of the environment continues to grow due to climate change, our surroundings and the way we interact with them are changing dramatically. Buildings and infrastructures are …

Enterprises and industry 4.0: A love-hate story with 5G (Reader Forum)
Like it, love it or hate it? Enterprises are unsure about what to make of 5G. A study conducted by Barclays found that at best only 9% were allocating resources …

Vodafone on IoT – “The future is here” (Reader Forum)
The internet of things (IoT) provides a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of sectors. The possible applications are both far-reaching and exciting, with the potential to radically transform …

Enabling the future of mining with LPWA networks (Reader Forum)
Mining has evolved from a hard, manual process, involving hand tools and rudimentary explosives, to one that takes advantage of sophisticated technologies that bring connectivity, automation, and intelligence into play. …

Blockchain holds much promise for IoT security (Reader Forum)
The Internet of Things (IoT) is generating a great deal of excitement across all verticals, especially as operators ramp up plans for 5G networks. IoT increasingly is being used across …