BROWSING: Internet of Things (IoT)

Samsung, InterDigital, American Tower, H3C join MulteFire Alliance The MulteFire Alliance, which released its 1.0 specification earlier this year, is focusing efforts on its 1.1 specification to speak directly to how the LTE technology, which is deployed in unlicensed or shared spectrum, can be leveraged...

The internet of things can make food safer, but no one wants to eat food with sensors embedded inside it. Instead, food processors and distributors are using advanced diagnostics to test food on site before retailers sell it. Unilever and Smithfield use test kits...

Singtel said the new network will support CAT-M1 and NB-IoT technologies Singapore telecommunications company Singtel confirmed that it will roll out its nationwide cellular IoT network by end-September. The Asian telco said that its new IoT network will enable local enterprises to gain operational and cost...

Non-traditional operators eye CBRS spectrum for enterprise IoT, LTE networks GE has asked the Federal Communications Commission for special permission to test Citizens Broadband Radio Service using an airborne mobile unit. The company said the tests will be conducted next month in Niskayuna, NY. The mobile...

Ericsson focus is on providing end-to-end solutions for the internet of things Swedish vendor Ericsson believes the internet of things (IoT) is becoming a key factor in sector after sector, enabling new types of services and applications, altering business models and creating new marketplaces. Ericsson said...

Linux Foundation automotive group using open source to enable in-car infotainment Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), an open source project hosted by the Linux Foundation and focused on connected vehicles, recently revealed the latest infotainment platform, Unified Code Base (UCB) 4.0, alongside a new Virtualization Expert...

See.Sense will provide light sensors for cyclist as part of U.K’s smart city initiative CityVerve U.K. telecom operator BT announced the launch of a new project with See.Sense, a cycling-focused technology company from Northern Ireland, to provide sensor-enabled and connected bike lights to up to...

The transaction, valued at more than $180 million. is expected to be complete by the end of this month Japanese telecom operator KDDI Corporation confirmed it will acquire the outstanding shares of compatriot company Soracom, a provider of cloud-based communication platforms for the internet of...

Both vendors have announced progress with IoT testing solutions Test equipment vendors are wasting no time in readying their solutions to support the low-power wide area connectivity technologies that enable the internet of things. Anritsu says it is the first test company to earn global certification...

The U.S. company will provide intelligent streetlight controls to Jamaican utility JPS for the implementation of smart lighting initiative The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has selected Boston-based CIMCON Lighting to provide 35,000 intelligent streetlight controls as part of JPS' smart lighting program. CIMCON Lighting specializes...

Learn how the Nokia IMPACT platform supports a wide-range of IoT connectivity and use cases Finnish vendor Nokia is very active in the internet of things (IoT) space and its IMPACT platform is at the core of the company’s strategy for the IoT segment. Nokia's Intelligent...

Under the terms of the agreement, Alibaba will provide cloud computing technologies to help Macau transform into a smart city Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has signed a strategic partnership with the Government of Macau special administrative region (Macau), under which Alibaba will support Macau’s...

Internet of things chipmaker Sierra Wireless is buying platform provider Numerex in an all-stock deal valued at almost $100 million. Sierra Wireless said the purchase will give it new customers and sales capacity. Shares of Sierra Wireless fell more than 15% following the Thursday announcement,...

Smart lighting helps cities save energy, lower costs and reduce maintenance. Automation and networked control can further increase energy savings and reduce maintenance spending Smart lighting initiatives are playing a key role in the development of today’s smart cities. With digital networks and embedded sensors,...

Sigfox's new facility will allow the French company to expand its local network team French provider of connectivity for the internet of things (IoT) Sigfox has opened its third U.S. office in Dallas, Texas. Sigfox has initially launched operations in the U.S. in 2015, with the...

Wisepill Technologies has developed smart pillboxes to provide real-time medication management solutions Aeris, an U.S.-based provider of end-to-end M2M communications and IoT service provider and Wisepill Technologies, a South African provider of medication adherence management solutions, have announced a cooperation agreement to help pharmaceutical businesses...

U.S. firm Aridea Solutions has selected the Spanish firm to deploy sensors for mussel protection Spanish wireless sensor maker Libelium is currently involved in a smart water project in the Ohio river, with the main aim of protecting mussels. The Ohio river is home to populations...

Enterprises in multiple sectors such as retail, transportation, healthcare and manufacturing are connecting infrastructures and facilities into their IT environments more completely now than ever before. Municipalities, emergency teams and public-sector agencies are also equipping their vehicles and facilities to provide better services as...

The new cloud-based smart farm solution was built on Microsoft Azure and Azure IoT technologies Schneider Electric, which specializes in energy management and automation solutions, has worked with New Zealand provider of water management and irrigation solutions WaterForce to develop a cloud-based industrial internet of...

Through the new deal, the Canadian telco will offer energy management as a service Virginia-based GridPoint has partnered with Canadian telecom firm Bell to deliver smart energy management solutions (EMS) to allow Canadian businesses to improve their energy usage. The new internet of things (IoT) solution...

Elemental Machines wants to bring the internet of things to the world of scientific research. The company's sensors monitor critical laboratory and production equipment, as well as invisible environmental variables. The goal is to save customers time and money by synthesizing lab equipment performance...

In an effort to protect the U.S. government from hackers, a group of senators has introduced a bill that would legislate specific security measures for all connected hardware purchased by government agencies. The bill is called the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act...

 The French firm has fully acquired Italian smart metering competitor, which will operate under the Sagemcom Italia brand French company Sagemcom has fully acquired Italian provider of smart metering solutions Meter Italia. The acquisition was made through its subsidiary Sagemcom Energy & Telecom SAS. Following...

The company has inked a deal with the City of Raymondville to implement a city-wide water mater upgrade Schneider Electric has partnered with the City of Raymondville, Texas to implement a city-wide water meter upgrade. The company said that the project will improve city services...