Telefónica sets sights on Industry 4.0 enablement
Blockchain, 5G and private LTE are key to Telefónica industrial digitalization strategy Telcos like Telefónica are in the interesting position of going through internal digital transformation while simultaneously turning those …
Avoid the disruptors: retaining IoT market share in the face of attack from OTT providers (Reality Check)
The Internet of Things (IoT) is fueled by the abundance of reduced cost infrastructure of compute, storage and networking, with a myriad of service integrations from device management to data …
Verizon touting IoT with ‘Humanability’ campaign
IoT is central to Verizon strategic plans We’re more than just a wireless network operator–that’s the central message of a new Verizon campaign called “Humanability” that highlights a wide range …
China Telecom partners on IoT with Bridge Alliance
The telco will offer IoT, M2M services to enterprise customers in Asia and the Middle East China Telecom signed an IoT business partnership agreement with Bridge Alliance, which would enable …
Orange targets international roaming for LoRa network
The French telco currently provides LoRa technology in nearly 4,000 towns across the country French telecommunications group Orange confirmed that it aims to test the interconnection of its LoRa network …
IoT case study: ICE Gateway uses Vodafone connectivity to improve smart city offerings across Europe
German firm ICE Gateway selected Vodafone Group to improve the company’s smart city offerings. ICE Gateway offers end-to-end products and services, and develops the hardware and software for wireless outdoor …
Orange set to inaugurate Open IoT Lab in France
The Orange IoT facility will focus on LTE-M technology and provide support for partners looking to accelerate device development. French telecommunications group Orange is planning to inaugurate its Open IoT …
Telefónica inks global deal with Sigfox to offer IoT services
Telefónica and Sigfox said to be already speaking with customers in the asset-tracking, smart-metering industries. Sigfox, a French-based provider of connectivity for the internet of things, and Telefónica inked a …
Vodafone chooses PTC’s Thingworx platform for IoT app development
PTC announced its ThingWorx application enablement platform has been chosen by Vodafone for “internet of things” application development. PTC noted the initial agreement covers development of solutions designed for the …
What is network densification and why is it needed for 5G?
This year’s Small Cells Americas Conference focused around talks on “5G,” in-building infrastructure and the “internet of things.” If there is one concept that filled the expo hall and session …
