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Internet of Things (IoT)

• July 28, 2021 28 Jul'21

  5G adoption ‘purposely delayed’ by European network strategy decision-makers

  Aiming to gain a deeper understanding of user perspectives on 5G, including adoption plans and implementation obstacles, research from IoT and wireless solutions provider claims to have found alarming lack of purpose to explore next-gen networks

• July 28, 2021 28 Jul'21

  5G offers potential £6.3bn boost to UK manufacturing by 2030

  In addition to outlining the potential of adding multi billions to the value of the UK manufacturing industry by the end of the decade, the UK operator recommends support for manufacturers to invest in 5G mobile private networks, and the creation of...

• July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21

  5G roamers to surpass 200 million by 2026

  With travel restrictions around the world being slowly phased out, analyst predicts 4,500% growth in 5G roaming subscribers over the next five years

• July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21

  Virgin Media O2 goes with Ericsson for 5G standalone core

  Leading 5G infrastructure technology provider selected by newly merged UK operator to deploy its cloud-native, container-based, dual-mode 5G standalone core to pave the way to deliver connectivity to enable what are claimed to be the ‘most advanced’...

• July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21

  Three UK calls for policy reform to supercharge rural gigabit broadband

  Operator says 5G-based wireless internet could deliver gigabit broadband access to rural areas more quickly and cheaply than with standard fixed-line technology

• July 26, 2021 26 Jul'21

  Qualcomm claims world first for 5G mmWave data connection

  Showcasing what it believes will be features required in anticipated 5G mmWave roll-outs in China, mobile comms tech provider unveils mmWave capabilities for global expansion with support for 200MHz carrier bandwidth

• July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21

  Plume surpasses a billion connected devices on software-defined network

  Research from SaaS experience platform provider finds consumers have accelerated investment in smart home devices during the pandemic

• July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21

  Vodafone widens reach with UK narrowband IoT coverage

  UK mobile network operator announces NB-IoT infrastructure expansion to support ongoing investments in platforms and services that will support the growing number of businesses implementing such technology to increase operational efficiency and grow...

• July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21

  Dynamic UK mobile landscape continues to evolve and improve

  BT-owned network, EE, comes to the fore as competition drives 5G roll-outs, and leading operators show marked performance improvements across first half of 2021

• July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21

  Satellite and 5G firms announce ubiquitous UK communications trial

  Space agencies and leading technology businesses test ubiquitous UK communications coverage for transportation market in region of south-west England notorious for poor communications

• July 21, 2021 21 Jul'21

  How IoT and machine learning are automating agriculture

  A new generation of farmers is tapping the internet of things and machine learning to operate self-sustaining urban farms with minimal supervision

• July 19, 2021 19 Jul'21

  Openreach and Nokia test 25G PON full-fibre

  Trials of next-generation full-fibre broadband will be based on passive optical network technology

• July 16, 2021 16 Jul'21

  Ericsson lands landmark Verizon 5G deal as it reports strong Q2

  Just as it was announcing a robust end to its first half, global comms tech provider reveals massive contract with US communications giant to deliver 5G solutions

• July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21

  Mastercard, Verizon Business team to bring 5G to global payments industry

  Global payments company harnesses comms provider’s 5G network to innovate in payments and commerce sector, delivering solutions to support immersive retail technology and point-of-sale

• July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21

  O2 Business improves in-store customer experiences with advanced connectivity-based AI technology

  Technology uses artificial intelligence and video analytics to help retail businesses improve the in-store experience, with processes boosted by 5G

• July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21

  Vodafone Spain deploys Ericsson 5G Core Standalone for pre-commercial operation

  Spanish subsidiary of Vodafone follows UK and German counterparts in selecting Ericsson for core standalone solution to unlock the full potential of next-generation networks

• July 13, 2021 13 Jul'21

  BMW launches quantum challenge for automotive sector

  Car maker is encouraging researchers and startups to submit industry-specific algorithms that take advantage of quantum computing

• July 13, 2021 13 Jul'21

  SNCF on track for industrial 5G in France

  French train operator and technical partners unveil 5G Living Lab devoted to industrial practices, designed to extend 5G tests in local station and support modernisation of the group’s industrial entities

• July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21

  Liverpool 5G Create, Blu Wireless develop industry-boosting IP

  5G mmWave networking equipment provider teams with Liverpool-based part of 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme to develop new multi-sector intellectual property

• July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21

  Enterprise 5G, cloud and IoT disrupting the comms service provider market

  Research predicts major uptick in enterprise IT spending, spurred by edge, 5G and private network investments, representing significant opportunity for communications service providers in 2022 and beyond

• July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21

  IoT at tipping point but multi-region connectivity, device deployment hinder UK adoption

  Research from connectivity specialist finds three-quarters of UK respondents say their internet-of-things project is at best only somewhat successful in meeting expectations and realising benefits, but 91% still plan increased investment

• July 11, 2021 11 Jul'21

  Ransomware and botnets among top cyber threats in Singapore

  The city-state saw more ransomware threats and command-and-control servers hosted out of its highly connected network infrastructure last year, as threat actors capitalised on the pandemic

• July 07, 2021 07 Jul'21

  Social robots on the rise in the Netherlands

  The acceptance of robots being used in everyday life is making significant strides, but this is just the beginning

• July 07, 2021 07 Jul'21

  Remote workers feel disconnected from company IT departments

  As hybrid working becomes the norm, study advises that now is the time to invest in more robust technology to support remote workforces for the long term, and to fend off lingering feeling of resentment over lack of support

• July 06, 2021 06 Jul'21

  Google Cloud ties up with AI Singapore on skills training

  Google Cloud is working with Singapore’s national AI programme to build up the country’s talent pool in machine learning and AI

• July 06, 2021 06 Jul'21

  TPG Telecom taps Nokia to launch world’s first live 5G standalone 700MHz service

  Leading Australian telco unveils low-band 5G standalone service to cover wide outdoor areas, as well as deep indoor urban environments using Nokia’s triple-band remote radio unit

• July 05, 2021 05 Jul'21

  Port of Ipswich trials IoT system to digitise operations

  BT and ABP deploy intelligent asset platform across East Anglian maritime commercial hub to help its voyage towards smart port status

• July 05, 2021 05 Jul'21

  UnaBiz makes foray into Japan

  The Singapore-based IoT technology provider has opened an office in Tokyo to tap the groundswell of IoT deployments in utilities and other sectors

• July 05, 2021 05 Jul'21

  Aurrigo gets into autonomous gear through Vodafone, AWS partnership

  Autonomous vehicle specialist becomes one of the first UK companies to benefit from a new technology partnership between UK comms operator and leading cloud provider

• July 02, 2021 02 Jul'21

  AT&T to move 5G mobile network to Microsoft Azure

  Leading US operator to run its mobility network on leading cloud platform as it aims to deliver cost-efficient 5G services at scale, while network cloud technology will be deployed to gain competitive advantage through streamlined operations and ...

• June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21

  Orange unveils Europe’s first 5G SA fully end-to-end experimental cloud network

  Global operator to launch region’s first standalone fully end-to-end cloud network from devices to IS in a cloud-native mode

• June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21

  Post-pandemic recovery drives NHS digitisation

  NHS staff see a role for remote healthcare to enable the health service to keep up with increased demands, according to iGov survey

• June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21

  Google Cloud, Ericsson target telcos with 5G, edge cloud solutions

  Google Cloud and Ericsson form partnership based on respective compute platform and 5G technology portfolios to help comms service providers deliver capabilities to the edge to unlock new possibilities for enterprises

• June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21

  MWC 2021: Global mobile industry leaders show commitment to 5G mmWave

  Mobile industry leaders unite as key 5G business segment expands its momentum across multiple regions, aiming to allow operators and OEMs to meet rising demand for data and expand into new service opportunities

• June 28, 2021 28 Jun'21

  UK government announces high-tech lab to boost 5G diversification strategy

  As a central pillar of strategy to build a more secure and innovative 5G supply chain, Sonic Labs test facility opens to explore ways of building 5G networks in a ‘simulated’ real-world environment

• June 28, 2021 28 Jun'21

  5G yet to take off as UK households demand more than broadband speed promise

  Study from leading management consultant finds that despite not unrealistic worries about domestic network reliability, UK householders feel networks have dealt with extra strain from mass home working

• June 25, 2021 25 Jun'21

  Vodafone launches 5G standalone commercial pilots in UK cities

  Operator launches commercial pilot of 5G standalone service in London, Manchester and Cardiff as it continues development of cutting-edge mobile technologies

• June 24, 2021 24 Jun'21

  NTT saddles up for Tour de France digital twin

  World-famous cycling event to see ‘unique’ concept in communications designed to bring together people, processes and technology over 3,400km, ensuring the continuity and resilience of the race

• June 23, 2021 23 Jun'21

  Mavenir, MobiledgeX enable global edge connectivity with Deutsche Telekom

  Network software provider teams with multicloud edge deployment tech firm to bring cloud-native dynamic deployment of 5G core for leading global operator

• June 22, 2021 22 Jun'21

  GlobalFoundries to open new fab in Singapore

  US chip foundry GlobalFoundries is building a $4bn semiconductor fabrication plant in Singapore to expand its manufacturing capacity as chip demand surges worldwide

• June 21, 2021 21 Jun'21

  Exor International showcases Industry 4.0 smart factory

  Intel and Telecom Italia have worked with Exor to look at how 5G and AI can help build Industry 4.0 applications for manufacturing

• June 21, 2021 21 Jun'21

  Triax Technologies raises $12.5m Series A funding to expand IoT offer

  First dedicated industrial internet of things venture capital fund supports growing loT worksite platform to increase worksite safety and efficiency

• June 21, 2021 21 Jun'21

  New lab to bolster Singapore’s Industry 4.0 capabilities

  Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research teams up with local manufacturing software company to make Industry 4.0 capabilities more accessible to manufacturers

• June 18, 2021 18 Jun'21

  Vodafone taps Ericsson to strengthen UK 5G core

  Partners to deploy cloud-native dual-mode 5G core to bring the full promise of 5G services to business users

• June 17, 2021 17 Jun'21

  Vodafone, AWS Wavelength unveil Europe’s first multi-access edge computing services

  Cloud provider’s Wavelength system to be carried on European operator’s 4G and 5G networks to deliver ultra-low-latency capabilities to UK business customers and software developers serving the UK market

• June 17, 2021 17 Jun'21

  5G subscriptions expected to exceed half a billion by end of 2021

  Driven by China, North America and the Gulf Cooperation Council markets, 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history, with subscriptions increasing at a rate of about a million per day, says latest Ericsson ...

• June 15, 2021 15 Jun'21

  5G race hotting up in UK cities

  RootMetrics analysis of UK 5G sees rapid improvement in overall network capability, with BT-owned network recording the highest availability in all four cities tested and fastest download speed approaching 200Mbps

• June 15, 2021 15 Jun'21

  Nokia and Ooredoo initiate 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment across Oman

  Leading comms tech provider and local Oman operator begin 4G and 5G fixed wireless access deployment for services covering homes and businesses throughout the country

• June 15, 2021 15 Jun'21

  Cisco unveils catalyst for 5G at industrial IoT edge

  Communications and services giant enhances portfolio of internet of things routers to unite edge networks and scale IoT deployments in factory and production environments

• June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21

  Verizon gets On Site with private 5G networking to enterprise and public sector

  US comms provider brings dedicated 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities to large enterprise and public sector customers regardless of whether their premises are within its public 5G coverage area