AT&T equips Airstream ‘Silver Bullet’ with LTE hotspot, IoT sensors for smart camping
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailAT&T has signed with caravan maker Airstream to make its ‘Silver Bullet’ travel trailers smart. The pair claim its iconic RV wagons will be the “most high-tech” on the road, …
Why ultra-low 5G latencies are not assured, and Europe is worst placed
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe physics of time-division duplexing in radio communications means 5G could, in certain frequency bands, struggle to achieve the ultra low latencies it promises. Worse, in some markets, regulatory forces …
How AT&T is using drones, sensors, AI and LPWAN in hurricane season
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailAs the summer ends, the weather worsens. For some, the changing seasons bring devastating storms. Their shadows grow ever-longer, and the risk to life grows ever-higher. Last year (2017) saw …
How IoT sensors are helping protect and conserve beluga whales in Alaska
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailIn 2017, a natural gas leak was detected six kilometres off the coast of Nikiski in Alaska. The leak impinged on a critical habitat for endangered beluga whales. The Alaskan …
‘5G suits the mission-critical world,’ says IHS Markit
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailIncoming 5G technologies will put industrial applications front and centre, and enable new functionalities in critical communications, according to IHS Markit. The research house told Enterprise IoT Insights at Critical …
Cradlepoint Webinar: LTE Solutions for Utility Vehicles
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailMobile workforces present unique connectivity challenges when compared to a traditional office environment. Traveling along bumpy roads, traversing service areas, and powering devices using a vehicle battery are factors requiring …
Nokia, KDDI trial eMBMS V2X technology in Japan
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailVehicle trial leveraged sensors, eMBMS, Nokia MEC platform Finnish vendor Nokia and Japanese communications firm KDDI said they have successfully demonstrated the use of LTE technology in Japan to …
Planning ahead: Transitioning from 2G or 3G to LTE (Reality Check)
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailFor years, 2G and 3G networks have provided businesses with appropriate connectivity — and ROI — for IoT applications. However, the cellular connectivity landscape is changing, as 2G and 3G …
The IoT interview: “Business has changed for both sides,” says Ericsson
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailThe fragmented IoT market is hard to understand for enterprises and hard to navigate for operators. Swedish vendor Ericsson says its new IoT ‘accelerator’ can help both sides. Enterprise IoT …
Qualcomm partners with Jaguar Land Rover vehicle connectivity
FacebookGoogle+TwitterLinkedinemailIn the long-term move towards autonomous vehicles divorced from the typical design paradigm of front-facing seats, steering wheels, pedals, etc…vehicles are becoming increasingly connected. Passengers and drivers can use network-based …
