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Internet of Things (IoT)

• February 19, 2024 19 Feb'24

  Vodafone looks to ease AR loads with HyperRealityHub

  Telco unveils standalone solution powered by Qualcomm technology utilising fast, secure connectivity computing to be shared between a hub, extended reality glasses and across the cloud

• February 16, 2024 16 Feb'24

  Dell, Nokia team to advance network cloud transformation, private 5G

  Comms tech provider adopts technology and services as its preferred infrastructure and preferred private wireless partner for enterprise edge use cases

• February 15, 2024 15 Feb'24

  Nokia intros first OT-compliant GenAI service for connected workers

  Comms tech provider says it has become the first company to adapt GenAI large language model technology for operational environments

• February 14, 2024 14 Feb'24

  Nokia, A1, Microsoft claim first for enterprise 5G edge cloud network slicing

  Telco teams with IT giant and comms tech provider to offer network slicing solution designed to deliver secure virtual private network services to enterprise customers integrated with edge-based enterprise cloud applications over 4G and 5G networks

• February 14, 2024 14 Feb'24

  UK government adds to autonomous vehicle funding

  Members of the fifth connected vehicle technology development cohort given potential to receive funding from UK government to aid creation of services that could power self-driving vehicles

• February 14, 2024 14 Feb'24

  Revolut launches eSIM plan for 100 countries

  Financial institution claims to be first company of its kind in the UK to launch embedded subscriber identity module offering a cost-effective way to access data plans without unexpected roaming charges in over 100 countries

• February 14, 2024 14 Feb'24

  Vodafone announces alert-based CCTV over mobile connectivity

  Operator announces IoT smart surveillance that offers business customers live video-over-mobile network on unlimited data plan designed to overcome challenges faced by existing CCTV infrastructure

• February 13, 2024 13 Feb'24

  MSB strengthens Sweden’s national critical network with 5G

  Comms tech and service company becomes part of Sweden’s next-generation mission-critical network infrastructure, Rakel G2, whose 5G core network is designed to ensure fast and secure sharing of voice, data, images and video

• February 12, 2024 12 Feb'24

  Jersey Telecom, RoamsysNext claim IoT game changer

  Telco teams with development partner to introduce internet of things certification manager and solve network congestion and performance issues caused by uncertified IoT devices

• February 06, 2024 06 Feb'24

  Cisco unveils innovations for observability as it looks to future networking vision

  Networking and IT tech and services giant kicks off European flagship event with major enhancements to networking cloud vision, innovations in digital experience and user monitoring for cloud-native applications

• January 26, 2024 26 Jan'24

  Ford Pro accelerates vehicle insights and control

  Commercial division of Ford gasses up connected car offer by expanding suite of telematics productivity solutions to give commercial customers more insight and control over their fleet vehicles

• January 26, 2024 26 Jan'24

  Wi-Fi HaLow begins real-world commercial IoT deployments

  New Wi-Fi standard to address wide range of IoT applications and offer support for use cases including smart home, smart city, building automation, smart retail, industrial IoT and agriculture technology

• January 25, 2024 25 Jan'24

  Meteoric growth in VSAT, BGAN, SatPhones and 5G mobile devices

  Research finds rapid deployment of non-geostationary orbit networks such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and soon Amazon’s Kuiper, quickly advancing innovation in the satellite ground segment

• January 24, 2024 24 Jan'24

  Tēnaka teams with Orange Business to scale coral reef restoration

  Enterprise services arm of global telco looks to allow social business to undertake digital transformation, as well as automate and scale coral reef and marine biodiversity monitoring

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  Vodafone looks to ‘hyperscale’ IoT through Microsoft strategic partnership

  IT giant and telco unite with plan to transform customer experience using generative AI, looking to scale standalone IoT business and accelerate digital transformation

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  US CBRS market to be driven by energy, mining and manufacturing

  Research predicts growth of over 280% for Citizens Broadband Radio Service from 2023 to 2028, driven by its ability to offer lower-cost 5G services to industries such as energy, mining and manufacturing

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  5G-Advanced, RedCap set to drive 5G market in 2024

  Latest evolution of next-generation mobile technology and low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard set to be key engines of 5G market

• January 15, 2024 15 Jan'24

  Banco Santander funds Sateliot with €6m to support 5G IoT

  Creator of LEO satellite constellation based on 5G standard secures additional €6m in funding through high-growth enterprise programme to total €13.5m over the past year to aid progress towards a full commercial launch

• January 12, 2024 12 Jan'24

  CES 2024: automotive to the fore as Qualcomm revs up for new world of AI

  Leading trade show sees latest steps in Qualcomm’s evolution into connected processor and artificial intelligence company, eyeing up a new computing space for its products and services

• January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Volvo Penta advances sea vehicle intelligence

  Automotive giant’s new platform combines dual power propulsion and smart features ranging from eco mode to assisted docking to dynamic positioning through electronic vessel control system for a premium on-water experience

• January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Stellantis, AWS BlackBerry QNX launch virtual cockpit

  Leading automotive manufacturer teams with mobile platform developer and cloud giant to intro virtual cockpit as key component of virtual engineering workbench

• January 10, 2024 10 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Siemens eyes up immersive tech, AI to enable industrial metaverse

  Siemens seals partnerships to highlight transformative technology and introduces solution for immersive engineering that combines Sony head-mounted display with its Xcelerator software

• January 10, 2024 10 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Samsung gets into gear with Tesla, Hyundai

  CE giant unveils at leading tech event connected vehicle offerings for two of the leading global auto manufacturers, with particular emphasis on smart energy savings

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  CES 2024: Qualcomm claims new era of mobility and inks Bosch deal for digital cockpit

  Mobile platform giant takes to CES with automotive product portfolio claiming industry-leading performance for all tiers of mobility platforms

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  Software-defined vehicles market to be worth over $700bn by 2034

  Research finds there is plenty of opportunity ahead for software-centric experiences surrounding connected vehicles, but warns that too many OEMs are continuing to equip vehicles with limited and sluggish tech

• January 09, 2024 09 Jan'24

  CES 2024: BlackBerry announces foundation for next-gen automotive, IoT systems

  QNX SDP 8.0 operating platform to feature fifth-generation architecture with safe and secure microkernel, advanced tooling and cloud enablement in what is claimed to be future-proof mission-critical embedded system design

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  Hyundai Mobis taps Wind River Studio to accelerate software-defined vehicle development

  Global vehicle technology innovator and supplier selects mission-critical intelligent systems provider to accelerate its software-defined vehicle development, looking to create an infrastructure for next-generation mobility

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  Skylo, FocusPoint claim first for satellite-based IoT monitoring, escalation services

  Non-terrestrial networks provider extends partnership with internet of things tech firm to link up its NTN satellite network for what it calls the first satellite-based IoT monitoring and escalation service

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  Qualcomm claims new wave of mixed reality experiences with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2

  Samsung and Google announce support for addition to flagship mobile platform supporting 4.3K per eye resolution and 12 or more concurrent cameras to deliver immersive mixed reality and virtual reality experiences

• January 05, 2024 05 Jan'24

  LG finds higher gear with autonomous driving and infotainment

  Latest collaboration between Korean CE giant and global mobility tech company combines in-vehicle infotainment capabilities with ADAS and AD technologies

• January 04, 2024 04 Jan'24

  AMD aims to reshape automotive industry with AI engines, in-vehicle experiences

  Chip giant to use forthcoming CES to introduce Versal AI Edge XA adaptive SoCs and Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processors to power next-generation automotive systems

• January 04, 2024 04 Jan'24

  Celona and Palo Alto partner to enhance private 5G network security

  Wireless services specialist Celona and security firm Palo Alto Networks are coming together to enhance device protection for organisations operating private mobile networks

• December 21, 2023 21 Dec'23

  XR2 industry initiative targets European XR headset for Industry 5.0

  European tech suppliers reveal plan to take on global extended reality leaders and become the reference for mixed reality in region by targeting Industry 5.0 and addressing user needs

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  Nokia drones-as-a-service business gains altitude in North America

  Tech provider and partners make drone network backed by 4G/LTE and 5G connectivity available for purchase, lease or one-off flight hire, bundled with services so more enterprises can take advantage of industrial drones

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  AMRC North West showcases Industry 4.0 smart factory, smart building demonstrator

  UK university’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre announces internet of things deployment powered by telco’s IoT.nxt management platforming showcase of low carbon smart building demonstrator and smart factory

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  Top 10 telecoms stories of 2023

  Over the past 12 months, the telecoms market has been defined by the three Fs – fibre, 5G and flying objects. Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 telecoms stories from 2023

• December 18, 2023 18 Dec'23

  Qualcomm allies with Airties for 5G fixed wireless, home Wi-Fi

  Mobile tech giant teams with wireless connectivity technology provider to further enhance FWA offers, driving user experiences and managed network optimisations

• December 12, 2023 12 Dec'23

  Nokia, du look to lead in UAE with 5G-Advanced RedCap

  Leading MENA operator says trial of low-load next-generation mobile wireless standard shows readiness to trial innovative use cases that could unlock revenue opportunities in the internet of things and Industry 4.0

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  Vodafone: 5G SA to accelerate UK net-zero journey

  Research reveals 5G-enabled technologies could help deliver huge emissions savings, which could accelerate the UK’s renewable energy transition, especially in wind power generation

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  Telent to boost critical communications for Greater Manchester

  Telent offers support for Greater Manchester’s aim to become a world-class digital city-region with network to provide faster and more reliable connectivity to public sector organisations across the region

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  EE fulfils 4G coverage commitments in remote Scottish islands

  UK mobile network operator extends mast-building programme to furthest reaches of Scotland to offer reliable 4G connectivity

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  BICS and Telcofan team up to streamline private networks

  Collaboration aims to simplify adoption of private networks and ease transition to internet of things ecosystem, removing complexities like provisioning SIM cards and enabling device roaming

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  Cubic gains SoftBank investment for software-defined connected vehicles, IoT

  Leading Japanese mobile network operator makes significant investment in connected vehicle software provider to accelerate growth of software-defined vehicle market and enter new sectors

• December 05, 2023 05 Dec'23

  Lone workers hook onto connected safety solutions

  New safety regulations, higher employee insurance costs, greater awareness of risks workers face and better understanding of efficiency benefits associated with protection services drive connectivity demand in emerging market

• December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23

  eSIM adoption drives growth and market disruption in cellular IoT

  Study reveals that embedded subscriber identity modules have gained more popularity from users and device makers than mobile operators but that is changing thanks to a new specification for IoT eSIMs

• December 04, 2023 04 Dec'23

  5G to be the last 'G' for Orange as comms hits singularity

  Telco believes mobile communications has hit tipping point with imminent end of traditional generational paradigm and delivery of products to be replaced by services enhanced on a continuous basis

• November 30, 2023 30 Nov'23

  Yarra Valley Water to roll out smart water meters

  The move is expected to stem water losses, alert customers to possible leaks and improve the affordability of water

• November 29, 2023 29 Nov'23

  Aerodyne taps AWS to power drone platform

  The Malaysia-based startup is running its Dronos platform on AWS to expand its footprint globally and support a variety of drone use cases, from agriculture seeding to cellular tower maintenance

• November 28, 2023 28 Nov'23

  Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world

  Brewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems

• November 27, 2023 27 Nov'23

  Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations

  Research predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing