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Internet of Things (IoT)

• July 24, 2024 24 Jul'24

  New tech could help 18.6 million more NHS patients get better treatment

  Study from a leading UK operator calculates that almost two-fifths of NHS staff believe new digital tools could help the health service reach 3% to 5% more patients, potentially benefiting at least 51,000 more people daily

• July 23, 2024 23 Jul'24

  NTT Data unveils Edge AI platform for industry, manufacturing

  Infrastructure and services company claims to be breaking down IT/OT silos with what it says is industry’s first fully managed Edge artificial intelligence offering, enabling advanced AI use cases for industrial and manufacturing applications

• July 19, 2024 19 Jul'24

  LG integrates artificial intelligence into smart factory services

  After officially entering the market earlier this year, LG advances smart factory services business by integrating manufacturing data and assets with artificial intelligence and digital transformation

• July 18, 2024 18 Jul'24

  Soracom takes Skylo satellite integration to initial service roll-out stage

  Global provider of advanced IoT connectivity announces that qualified customers can now use its CMP to activate and manage 3GPP non-terrestrial networks

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Brembo invests in connected mobility startup Spoke Safety

  Provider of digital communication technologies between vehicles and the road ecosystem joins portfolio of braking systems firm to strengthen expertise in software and cloud connectivity

• July 12, 2024 12 Jul'24

  Autonomous trucking industry in fast lane

  Research reveals that autonomous truck industry is experiencing a revival after the initial hype, with vehicle delivery numbers breaking records - but pain points need to be addressed to ensure commercialisation

• July 10, 2024 10 Jul'24

  Vodafone, Meta optimise short-form videos to improve network efficiency

  Operator and tech giant team on test leading to marked reduction in network traffic for popular applications across mobile network, freeing up resources on popular 4G/5G sites at locations such as shopping centres and transport hubs

• July 10, 2024 10 Jul'24

  Pusan National University proposes backscatter comms for low-power IoT

  Researchers at Korean university develop backscatter IoT device connectivity and efficiency communication system said to be 40% more energy-efficient than conventional methods potentially transforming smart homes, industrial automation.

• July 09, 2024 09 Jul'24

  ENGIE Vianeo, BICS team to add IoT capability to support smart EV charging

  Looking to take advantage of European Union improvements to the availability of electric vehicle stations, charging business of energy company powers up its fleet of chargers with real-time data

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  5G FWA on upward trajectory but global growth patchy

  Study from GSMA predicts the number of 5G FWA connections across 70 countries will increase by 358% by 2030, representing an increase from 17.3 million connections to 79.2 million

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  ADNOC, e& plan energy industry’s largest private 5G wireless network

  Abu Dhabi-owned energy and petrochemicals group enters agreement with leading MENA telco to create high-speed network spanning 11,000 square km, enabling AI-driven offerings to reach remote onshore and offshore operations

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  Nokia and Solis plough connectivity path for agribusinesses in Brazil

  Comms tech provider and telecoms infrastructure firm expand private wireless networks supporting agribusinesses in unconnected rural communities across Brazil to drive digital inclusion with real-time information to support farms

• July 04, 2024 04 Jul'24

  LG acquires Athom to advance AI-enabled smart home

  Electronics giant takes large majority stake in smart home platform company to gain deeper insights into customers’ lifestyle and usage patterns and accelerate AI home business

• July 03, 2024 03 Jul'24

  North America surge drives global 5G connections to two-billion mark

  First quarter of 2024 sees 185 million new top-end mobile additions, with total now projected to hit 7.7 billion by 2028

• July 02, 2024 02 Jul'24

  Geotab, BYD Trucks Europe gear up IoT for sustainable fleet management

  Geotab and BYD Trucks Europe collaborate to provide fleet management solution across Europe within end-to-end connectivity to ensure data privacy and security in the region

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  Qt lands on LG advanced automotive content platform

  Software developer and CE giant extend partnership to power UI/UX development of in-car infotainment services

• June 26, 2024 26 Jun'24

  JT taps Ericsson for 5G test centre

  Island telco makes next step in progress of installing 5G using Ericsson’s advanced telecoms solutions and software services, including energy efficient features to support sustainable a network

• June 20, 2024 20 Jun'24

  Sateliot signs Exolaunch deal for satellite launch and deployment services

  Launch mission management, integration and satellite deployment services provider gains contract to support Spanish low Earth orbit 5G NB-IoT constellation platform

• June 19, 2024 19 Jun'24

  HPE Discover 2024: Deloitte develops Gen AI industrial digitisation use case

  Deloitte teams with enterprise networking firm on first use NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE product portfolio to help manufacturers build and operate secure-by-design manufacturing simulations

• June 18, 2024 18 Jun'24

  Bayanat and Oxa team up to drive innovation in autonomous vehicle technology

  Autonomous vehicle software provider Oxa inks partnership with AI-powered geospatial solutions company Bayanat AI, aimed at advancing the development and deployment of AV systems

• June 13, 2024 13 Jun'24

  Carrefour taps BICS to launch eSIM travel data

  Global travellers with embedded subscriber identity module-enabled phones now able to purchase data packages from multinational retail corporation over the air

• June 13, 2024 13 Jun'24

  Barcelona kicks off edge to cloud to customise fan experience

  Aiming to fulfil its ‘mes que un club’ ethos, Spanish football giant pulls networking ‘palanca’ to offer fans customised experience at legendary stadium, becoming official edge-to-cloud partner for next four seasons

• June 13, 2024 13 Jun'24

  Enterprises scale private wireless for additional use cases, industrial sites

  Study shows enterprises expanded private wireless networks use or deployed them in another location

• June 13, 2024 13 Jun'24

  eSIM Go checks in with Lufthansa on-brand global travel service

  Aviation group partners with embedded subscriber identity module company to provide mobile data services to passengers across four of its airlines, enabling travellers to stay connected in more than 150 countries while avoiding data roaming charges

• June 10, 2024 10 Jun'24

  Telenor IoT launches testing facility for internet-connected tech

  Nordic operator announces initial work being undertaken at its recently opened internet of things test lab, aiming to help customers understand how their connected IoT products behave before deployment

• June 07, 2024 07 Jun'24

  eSIM set to be next mobile industry disruptor

  Even though its current acceptance and take-up is low, embedded subscriber identity module (eSIM) pinpointed by industry report to be the next industry disruptor, bringing about lasting changes to the way people connect with mobile providers and ...

• June 06, 2024 06 Jun'24

  Vodafone, i2CAT unveil Open RAN management system

  Vodafone reveals development of open RAN technology in series of joint research projects with academia and research institutions at expanding Innovation Centre in Málaga

• June 04, 2024 04 Jun'24

  Sateliot to launch four satellites in 5G IoT programme

  Leading satellite operator continues on its programme of delivering 5G communications by deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation

• May 24, 2024 24 May'24

  Arctic Semiconductor 5G private networks tech gains 3GPP accreditation

  Low-power, RF and mixed-signal chipsets provider announces 3GPP Compliant Platform for 5G private networks boasting ‘pivotal’ capabilities in terms of performance and power consumption

• May 20, 2024 20 May'24

  Swiss International Air Lines takes off with global eSIM service

  Switzerland’s largest air carrier collaborates with eSIM Go to launch global embedded subscriber identity module designed to provide passengers with convenient and affordable mobile data connectivity during their travels

• May 20, 2024 20 May'24

  Hippodrome Casino makes bet on Extreme for network upgrade

  London casino implements network infrastructure to mitigate legacy challenges and improve security, guest services and productivity

• May 17, 2024 17 May'24

  NTT advances IOWN with real-time optical and wireless cooperative control

  NTT applies all-photonics network to advance wireless services for smart factories looking to improve significantly efficiency, cutting costs and enable advanced solutions such as telerobotic operations

• May 15, 2024 15 May'24

  Continental implements cross-domain high-performance computer in a car

  Qualcomm teams with automotive firm to implement a cross-domain high-performance computer in a car based on cloud-based Automotive Edge Framework and Snapdragon system-on-chip

• May 02, 2024 02 May'24

  Update from eSync Alliance accelerates software-defined vehicle roadmap

  Trade association eSync Alliance publishes updated specification aimed at achieving further interoperability and collaboration in automotive use cases

• May 01, 2024 01 May'24

  TomTom maps out support for Qualcomm IoT

  Mobile platform giant to use location technology firm’s global map data to help provide asset tracking solutions to meet asset visibility needs and challenging use cases across industries

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  Nokia and Vodafone claim successful Open RAN trial in Italy

  Leading comms tech provider and operator have successfully completed an end-to-end Open RAN trial on Vodafone Italy’s live 5G standalone network, including hybrid cloud application platform connected to dedicated 5G core

• April 30, 2024 30 Apr'24

  Intelsat and CNH sow seeds of smart farming satellite connectivity

  Firms partner to deliver field-ready connectivity in hard-to-reach locations to support precision agriculture applications, starting with deployment in Brazil

• April 29, 2024 29 Apr'24

  UK’s long-awaited device security law kicks in

  The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has become law across the UK, enforcing basic cyber security standards across connected products sold to the public

• April 29, 2024 29 Apr'24

  Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability

  Advanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment

• April 26, 2024 26 Apr'24

  Global 5G non-terrestrial networks show growth but stay in infancy

  Mobile industry trade body’s latest report on satellite networks for cellular comms shows that while satellites are rapidly gaining prominence, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks, phone services and broadband is ...

• April 25, 2024 25 Apr'24

  Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust

  Cloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks

• April 24, 2024 24 Apr'24

  HPE looks to go beyond standards requirements with Wi-Fi 7 access points

  HPE announces Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points to provide managed ‘comprehensive’ edge IT solution to provide extended user and IoT connectivity, in-line processing, enhanced security and maximised performance

• April 23, 2024 23 Apr'24

  Extreme Connect 2024: Wi-Fi 6E to drive connectivity revolution in infinite enterprise

  Extreme Networks kicks off annual conference with a launch it says will revolutionise outdoor connectivity through Wi-Fi 6E certification, with first significant customer deployments by leading entertainment company, major league baseball sports ...

• April 23, 2024 23 Apr'24

  Nokia boosts Industry 4.0 with MX Grid, Visual Position and Object Detection

  Comms tech provider makes series of announcements to enable more effective, responsive and agile decision-making for Industry 4.0 segments by processing, and unveils visual position and object detection technology to track industrial assets via ...

• April 22, 2024 22 Apr'24

  Interview: IoT enables Dutch-French company to provide bicycle and scooter rental

  Dott’s connected system and mobile app allow users to hire vehicles and ensure safe and compliant rides in 40 cities across Europe and Israel

• April 19, 2024 19 Apr'24

  Sonatus opens software-defined vehicle R&D, engineering centre in Dublin

  Software-defined vehicle partner establishes new design centre to take advantage of highly skilled pool of technical and engineering talent, and enable closer collaboration with customers and partners in the UK and EU

• April 17, 2024 17 Apr'24

  Wireless Logic enters Starlink orbit for IoT deployments

  Global internet of things connectivity platform provider joins forces with satellite broadband constellation to offer fully managed service combining cellular and satellite connectivity to expand options for IoT and enterprises worldwide

• April 17, 2024 17 Apr'24

  LoRa Alliance unveils WAN development roadmap

  Alliance set up to develop and promote standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT low-powered WAN connectivity unveils development roadmap for networking protocol to boost scalability and interoperability, enhancing utility across industries

• April 15, 2024 15 Apr'24

  Swisscom taps Ericsson for 5G RAN framework

  Leading Swiss operator deploys 5G RAN products and services to underpin and upgrade its mobile network

• April 15, 2024 15 Apr'24

  Arm accelerates Edge AI with Ethos-U NPU and IoT reference design

  NPU said to deliver 4x performance uplift for high performance edge AI applications such as factory automation and smart cameras through new IoT reference design platform to accelerate deployment of voice and vision systems