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Looking to 5G, Nokia launches software-only management system

NICE, France – Continuing its commercialization of "5G"-oriented products, Nokia released its NetAct Cloud management system, which it said can be deployed in variable data center configurations to help cut cost and speed deployment time. Peter Patomella, VP of network management and self organizing networks for...

Connectivity, proving ROI biggest challenges in IoT projects

IoT projects face a number of technical and business challenges. Connectivity and proving ROI are ranked as the biggest challenges by European IT professionals. Enterprises face a number of technical and business challenges when it comes to planning and deploying "Internet of Things" projects. A survey...

Vodafone wants progress today for ‘gigabit society’ tomorrow

LONDON – In previous years, a speaker on the stage at Small Cells World Summit who claimed: "The 5G network looks a lot like a small cell network,” would almost certainly have been an equipment vendor. The vendors in this market, and industry body Small...

IoT-centric, usage-based insurance set to surge

IoT-centric, usage-based insurance is finally coming of age and it is turning the traditional car insurance sector upside down. "Internet of Things" adoption in various vertical markets is set to disrupt traditional industries by introducing new business models. IoT-centric, usage-based insurance, which uses real-time information...

IoT-centric usage-based insurance set to surge

IoT-centric usage-based insurance is finally coming of age and it is turning the traditional car insurance sector upside down. Internet of Things (IoT) adoption in various vertical markets is set to disrupt traditional industries by introducing new business models. IoT-centric usage-based insurance (UBI), which...

Ericsson: The 'new reality' is software, IoT and 5G

As BSS/OSS blend, 'mass personalization' is key, Ericsson says NICE, France – Customer experience is a function of rapid, personalized service offerings, said Ove Anebygd, VP of OSS/BSS for Ericsson, to members of the media during a session at this week's TM Forum Live event. Digital...

Ericsson: The ‘new reality’ is software, IoT and 5G

As BSS/OSS blend, 'mass personalization' is key, Ericsson says NICE, France--Customer experience is a function of rapid, personalized service offerings, Ove Anebygd, VP of OSS/BSS for Ericsson told members of the media during a session at TM Forum Live. Digital transformation, he said, is a popular...

IIoT security: UK manufacturers at risk from cyberthreats

The lack of IIoT security investments could put UK manufacturers at risk from cyberthreats A majority of U.K. manufacturers (62%) have plans to increase their investments in Internet-connected capital equipment in the next five years as they transition to "industry 4.0." However, investment plans in industrial...

IIoT security: UK manufacturers at risk from cyber threats

The lack of IIot security investments could put UK manufacturers at risk from cyber threats. A majority of UK manufacturers, 62 percent, have plans to increase their investments in internet-connected capital equipment in the next five years as they transition to industry 4.0. However, investment plans...

Garden Sharing wins smart cities hack competition

Using IBM API and TM Forum tools, Garden Sharing wins TM Forum Live Open Hack focused on smart cities tech NICE, France – Ahead of the start of the TM Forum Live event, teams of developers from around the world competed in a smart cities...

Kansas City launches $15.7 million smart city program with Sprint, Cisco

The Kansas City smart city program, in partnership with Sprint, Cisco and ThinkBig, will include free Wi-Fi, smart lighting and interactive kiosks. Kansas City has partnered with Cisco, Sprint and ThinkBig on a smart city program, which aims to make the city the most connected...

U.S. IoT market gets big investment from Sigfox

France-based dedicated "Internet of Things" network provider Sigfox is investing big in the U.S. IoT market with plans to deploy its purpose-built network in 100 cities by the end of the year. Sigfox currently operates in 18 countries and claims more than 7 million registered...

U.S. IoT market gets big investment from Sigfox

French dedicated IoT network provider Sigfox is investing big in the U.S IoT market with plans to deploy its purpose-built network in 100 cities by the end of the year. Sigfox currently operates in 18 countries and has more than 7 million registered devices in...

Smart cities: start locally, think globally

NICE, France – In an exclusive interview with Carl Piva, VP of strategic programs at TM Forum, RCR Wireless News learned about the group's growing emphasis on smart cities technology, as well as the outlook for adoption, potential pitfalls and more. Although not specifically defined,...

Smart cities: Start locally, think globally

NICE, France--In an exclusive interview with TM Forum Vice President of Strategic Programs Carl Piva, RCR Wireless News learned about the group's growing emphasis on smart cities technology, as well as the outlook for adoption, potential pitfalls and more. Although not specifically defined, smart cities...

Report: Top five smart home M2M trends in APAC

Here are five smart home M2M trends that will impact growth in the smart home M2M market in APAC through 2020. The smart home M2M market in the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is set for a fast-paced growth. Analysts firm Technavio forecasts that this market will grow...

Garden Sharing wins smart cities hack competition

Using IBM API and TM Forum tools, Garden Sharing wins TM Forum Live Open Hack focused on smart cities tech NICE, France--Ahead of the start of TM Forum Live!, teams of developers from around the world competed in a smart cities themed hacking competition ultimately...

AT&T targets 30% software control by year-end; NFV, SDN and IoT skills needed

In looking to hit 30% software control by year-end, AT&T set to increase education of workforce in NFV, SDN and IoT technologies AT&T is looking to increase the pace in which it’s migrating software control over its network as well as bolstering the software-based...

Show me the IoT money: opportunity for investment

Within the telecom industry, views differ widely on the scale of the IoT investment opportunity Asked at a recent conference when the "Internet of Things" will make a material difference to his company’s financial performance, the CEO of one major telecom operator replied: “Not in my tenure.” That...

Show me the Industrial IoT Money – Opportunity for investment

Within the telecoms industry, views differ widely on the scale of the IoT investment opportunity Asked at a recent conference when the Internet of Things (IoT) will make a material difference to his company’s financial performance, the CEO of one major telecoms operator replied: “Not in my...

Kansas City launches $15.7 million smart city program with Sprint, Cisco

The new Kansas City smart city program, in partnership with Sprint, Cisco and ThinkBig, will see free wifi, smart lighting and interactive kiosks deployed downtown. Kansas City has partnered with Cisco, Sprint and ThinkBig on a smart city program, which aims to make the city...

Dish to FCC: XO acquisition will give Verizon 5G advantage

Verizon 5G plans could be bolstered by 39 GHz spectrum The pending Verizon Communications acquisition of XO Communications has drawn the ire of satellite-TV provider Dish Network, which in a Federal Communications Commission filing claims the deal will give Verizon an unfair advantage as "5G"...

Smart cities could cut costs by 30% with open IoT standards

Smart cities could waste $341 billion by 2025 by implementing non-standardized IoT solutions. The lack of open Internet of Things (IoT) standards has often been blamed for slowing down widespread adoption of IoT solutions. Implementing non-standardized IoT solutions could also prove costly. New research by Machina Research...

CEO details Sprint 5G plans, upcoming trial

Sprint 5G efforts supported by Nokia and Ericsson As carriers and vendors around the world race to trial "5G" technologies ahead of standardization, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure, during a call this week with investors, detailed the carrier's 5G trial. Sprint has extensive spectrum holdings in the...