BROWSING: IoT

French IoT firm Sigfox currently operates in 30 markets. Global internet of things and mobile virtual network operator enabler Teleena signed a strategic partnership with Dutch Sigfox network operator Aerea. Under terms of the agreement, Teleena will become an authorized Sigfox Channel Partner,...

With the world’s population set to hit 9.7 billion people by 2050, smart city and IoT technologies will be critical to meet demands. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the...

Thai government looks to develop IoT initiatives including a smart city project in Phuket. SK Telecom signed a contract with Thai state-run telecommunication operator CAT Telecom for the deployment of internet of things networks and technology consulting. Under terms of the deal SK...

GSMA says LPWA technologies are backed by 67 global operators. The GSMA predicts low power wide area technology connections are set to exceed 2G, 3G and 4G, becoming the leading technology for internet of things connectivity with 1.4 billion connections by 2022,...

The IoT platform is set to allow the company to connect smart building products to the cloud. Salus, a provider of energy control solutions for smart buildings, is using Ayla Networks’ internet of things platform to connect its Salus Wyse.ly suite of...

Aeris revealed the main benefits network optimization offers in the IoT field IoT network optimization is increasingly gaining relevance due to the expected huge increase in internet of things-related traffic in the coming years as billions of IoT devices are connected to global networks. In this scenario,...

Continuing automotive IoT focus, the Norwegian telco also announced the establishment of the Nordic Car Connect Forum Norwegian telecommunications group Telenor announced the pilot of Telenor Connect, a new automotive IoT app for drivers. The Nordic telco said that the new app will allow drivers to...

The new acquisition will allow Telit to grow in IoT segments including smart cities, home automation, healthcare and asset management Telit, a global enabler of the internet of things (IoT), has announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based GainSpan Corporation, a wireless connectivity solution provider that...

The United Nations predicts that, based on an ongoing wave of global urbanization, 70% of the world's population will live and work in urban areas by 2050. As such, smart city technologies, from public Wi-Fi to facilitate access to city services to smart parking...

So, you want to ensure you don’t lose your smartphone, luggage or briefcase? There are many new technologies that can help you keep an eye on your stuff. With all that, I have found there is no one technology that can protect you. Each...

The two companies will develop services for industries and consumers to take advantage of 5G technologies Finnish vendor Nokia and French telecommunications group Orange have signed a partnership to collaborate on 5G, specifically developing services that will allow industries and consumers to take advantage of efficiencies...

Silver Spring Networks told investors almost a year ago about a significant new customer that the company could not yet name. Today, the developer of IPv6-based IoT solutions said the customer is Oklahoma Gas & Electric, which wants to connect 250,000 LED street lights...

In support of the various "internet of things" LPWAN connectivity schemes in the field, Nokia has updated its IoT platform to support narrowband-IoT and LoRa protocols, as well as included integrated applications focused on the smart city and automotive verticals. The Finnish network equipment vendor's...

Internet of things presents a significant opportunity for service providers. The number of connected devices is growing exponentially and is projected to reach 50 billion by 2020. Service providers with their extensive networks and other assets are exceptionally well positioned to reap significant financial...

Join us in Austin to learn how enterprise IoT solutions are enabling digital transformation The adoption of enterprise IoT solutions is proving a boon for efficiency and operational savings in a variety of verticals undertaking the complex process of digital transformation. At a high-level, to...

Local enterprises will be able to launch IoT through the operator’s network and Cisco Jasper platform Chilean telecom operator Entel and Cisco Jasper announced the launch of internet of things (IoT) services in the South American nation. Through this new partnership, businesses and industries across Chile...

The solutions will be offered via Actility’s IoT platform French provider of internet of things services Actility has partnered with compatriot firm Abeeway to provide next-generation geolocation services for IoT. Under the terms of the partnership, both firms will develop and commercialize a flexible location solution...

The adoption of the enterprise IoT solutions is on the rise and a number of use cases prove the benefits enterprises can obtain through the deployment of internet of things tools. The use of IoT solutions is allowing enterprises to gain operational efficiencies and reduce...

3GPP work on 5G standards continues to make progress as milestones come into view, while T-Mobile 4x4 MIMO deployment posted strong results. On this week’s Carrier Wrap we speak with Michael Thelander, founder and president of Signals Research Group, to...

Industrial sector will account for nearly 50% of new IoT devices between 2015 and 2025. The total number of connected internet of things devices globally is expected to reach 20 billion units by the end of this year, climbing 15% year-on-year, according...

Consolidation continues in the semiconductor market, with two makers of internet of things modules joining forces. Switzerland's U-blox is paying $52.5 million in cash for SIMCom's cellular modem products, research and development team and customer base. China's SIMCom, which is currently owned by SimTech...

The internet of things market is hitting a tipping point in terms of consumer confidence shook by growing security concerns. Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry...

Communication Service Providers (CSP) stand at the cusp of a great divergence point for both their business models and their networks. Four generations of mobile technology, and vast increases in speed and capacity for both wireless and fixed networks, have laid the foundation for...

From data monetization to improving quality of life, smart cities will be highlighted at the Enterprise IoT Summit. As the internet of things continues to take shape, harnessing connected technologies and attendant data insight to improve the functions of towns and cities has...