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Internet of Things (IoT)

• 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

• April 11, 2024 11 Apr'24

  Embedded World 2024: Micron unveils platforms to power in-vehicle AI

  Memory and storage solutions provider’s automotive products enable central compute, digital cockpit and advanced driver assistance systems for Qualcomm customers

• April 10, 2024 10 Apr'24

  Borussia Dortmund nets operational gains with Wi-Fi 6E

  Cloud networking provider selected to deploy Wi-Fi 6E and analytic services at Germany’s largest football stadium to ensure what is claimed to be ‘unparalleled’ fan experience and optimised matchday operations

• April 10, 2024 10 Apr'24

  Qt Group teams with Qualcomm to streamline industrial IoT UI

  Product development lifecycle software provider partners with mobile processor platform giant to reduce time-to-market for IoT manufacturers

• April 10, 2024 10 Apr'24

  Embedded World 2024: Edge AI to transform industry

  Keynote from global chip manufacturer says rapid developments in both artificial intelligence and edge computing are setting new standards, with real-time performance, data security and customisation as critical reasons for growth

• April 09, 2024 09 Apr'24

  Embedded World 2024: Eseye unveils entry-level IoT router

  On day of note for internet of things, integrated cellular IoT connectivity services provider launches smallest-ever device to boost capability and transcend communications issues

• April 09, 2024 09 Apr'24

  Embedded World 2024: Qualcomm takes on-device AI to mid-tier IoT

  Mobile platform provider uses Embedded World 2024 to announce what it claims is breakthrough Wi-Fi technology along with AI-ready internet of things and industrial platforms

• April 03, 2024 03 Apr'24

  AiP advances ‘pivotal’ for 5G, 6G evolution

  Research into antenna-in-package arena reveals how development in various substrate types and packaging methods can boost the roll-out of 5G mmWave networks and drive the forthcoming 6G market

• April 02, 2024 02 Apr'24

  North America leads charge as global 5G connections surge

  A 66% increase in 2023 sees 7.6 billion 5G global connections at the end of the year, driven by strong North American market, with total set to rise to 7.9 billion by 2028

• March 27, 2024 27 Mar'24

  Ofgem begins consultation on dynamic price caps

  Smart meters make it possible to manage the electricity grid in a more flexible way, but millions are facing connectivity issues

• March 25, 2024 25 Mar'24

  Vodafone Business aims to boost SME effectiveness with IT Hubs channel

  UK IT experts and entrepreneurs are invited to join local franchise opportunity as part of strategic drive from Vodafone to help smaller businesses better manage their IT solutions

• March 25, 2024 25 Mar'24

  Vodafone, Three merger faces further competition review

  Blow to major UK operators’ merger plans as competition watchdog takes investigation to new level, concluding that combining firms could leave consumers and businesses worse off

• March 21, 2024 21 Mar'24

  UK mobile users satisfied with download speeds

  Despite the UK having some of the lowest 5G download speeds in the G7, consumer needs are being met when it comes to mobile speeds delivering services that satisfy the majority of mobile users

• March 21, 2024 21 Mar'24

  Port of Tyne sets sail on private 5G-enabled ‘smart port’ operations

  Latest part of UK’s 5G Innovation Regions project sees North East regional port gain funding to develop 5G and advanced wireless connectivity projects, and reap benefits such as enhanced operational efficiency, safety and sustainability

• March 19, 2024 19 Mar'24

  Qualcomm brings more on-device AI to smartphones with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

  Chip giant unveils mobile platform using specially selected premium capabilities for next-level on-device generative AI features set to be adopted by major OEMs over the coming months

• March 19, 2024 19 Mar'24

  UK government looks to end of 4G mobile blackspots in rural Wales

  First of 86 UK government-funded 4G masts have been switched on as part of joint plan with telecoms firms in £1bn scheme to deliver mobile connectivity across 95% of UK

• March 18, 2024 18 Mar'24

  Virgin Media O2 boosts mobile coverage in smart pole trial

  UK operator claims successful innovation in trial using smart poles installed beside existing on-street broadband cabinets to accelerate mobile network roll-out across the UK by converting cabinets to mobile base stations

• March 18, 2024 18 Mar'24

  HUDs head automotive road safety initiatives

  Tech firm examines the impact of road safety initiatives on heads-up display adoption in automotive industry as it looks for solutions to driver distractions

• March 15, 2024 15 Mar'24

  eSIM to accelerate IoT automotive, smart city programmes

  Research finds tech and market developments are accelerating eSIM adoption in IoT sectors such as automotive and smart cities, with the latter sector expected to witness highest demand for eSIM-enabled services

• March 14, 2024 14 Mar'24

  Passalacqua hotel claims exceptional guest connectivity with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7

  Prestigious hotel on the shores of Lake Como to become one of the world’s first early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 to give not only high connectivity speeds, but also low latency and increased capacity

• March 13, 2024 13 Mar'24

  TotalEnergies upgrades OT network to increase safety, performance, cyber security

  Global multi-energy company upgrades operational technology network on its North Sea oil and gas platforms with next-generation infrastructure to ensure efficient operation of critical infrastructure

• March 13, 2024 13 Mar'24

  Traveller experience takes off at Houston Airports with HPE Aruba mobility

  One of North America’s largest public airport systems modernises connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and networking infrastructure to boost quality of passenger experience and contribute to sustainability goals

• March 13, 2024 13 Mar'24

  Omnispace, MTN team to develop, deploy satellite IoT, 5G NTN services

  African space-based mobile communications industry gains higher orbit as continent’s largest mobile operator enters partnership with non-geostationary satellite constellation firm

• March 11, 2024 11 Mar'24

  Sateliot to launch four 5G satellites

  LEO 5G internet of things satellite constellation provider reveals summer launch of satellites to connect nearly seven million IoT devices and begin to recurrently bill €187m in binding orders

• March 11, 2024 11 Mar'24

  Global cellular IoT connections to grow by three billion in next four years

  Federated learning to automate platform management, configuration of devices, security processes and connectivity in real time will be key to handling large increase in data as telco network-based internet of things flourishes

• March 08, 2024 08 Mar'24

  UK government reconfirms satellite programme

  2024 Budget sees continued approval for connectivity funding in plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas

• March 08, 2024 08 Mar'24

  Ethernovia accelerates chip drive for software-defined vehicles

  Silicon Valley-based startup announces sampling of scalable family of automotive PHY transceivers for software-defined vehicle applications aiming to meet rising bandwidth demands and deliver safety functionality

• March 05, 2024 05 Mar'24

  NanoAvionics jumps on SpaceX to expand 5G, IoT space comms

  Smallsat bus manufacturer and mission integrator’s craft expand two constellations with upcoming SpaceX Transporter-10 mission

• March 05, 2024 05 Mar'24

  Speedcast on board with connectivity for P&O maritime logistics

  Comms and IT services provider sets sail to deliver multi-orbit, multi-path SD-WAN service across 59 vessels in fleet of provider of critical logistics support and marine offerings for offshore energy, port services and cargo transportation

• March 05, 2024 05 Mar'24

  TIM taps Cisco and NEC to improve Brazilian network quality

  Firms team up to address quality of experience and quality of service objectives by expanding monitoring across all transport domains, including cell site routers, national backbone and backhaul

• March 01, 2024 01 Mar'24

  MWC 2024: Technology, business building blocks emerge for 5G Advanced

  Summit shows how imminent mass introduction of 5G Advanced networks will likely see 2024 being a pivotal year for the mobile industry, breaking the traditional generational cycle in mobile communications technology

• February 29, 2024 29 Feb'24

  Oxa hails first commercial deployment of self-driving software

  Culmination of 10 years of software engineering, hardware integration, machine learning and testing in the virtual and real worlds sees connected vehicle technology provider deliver automation in AV Shuttles in Florida, US.

• February 29, 2024 29 Feb'24

  MWC 2024: Open Gateway, AI drive future mobile networks

  Mobile industry’s flagship event reveals that more than 40 mobile operator networks across five continents have now commercially launched network API services to the developer community to unlock 5G’s full potential

• February 29, 2024 29 Feb'24

  MWC 2024: Orange Business and Cisco team to achieve net-zero goals

  Network giant and business services division of telco form collaborative partnership to accelerate progress towards greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, covering circular economy best practices

• February 28, 2024 28 Feb'24

  BT launches smart city NB-IoT offer

  UK’s leading comms provider launches multi-million-pound narrowband internet of things network to pave way for more smart cities and industries, creating cost-efficiency gains and costs savings for public sector