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Internet of Things (IoT)
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August 11, 2023
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Aug'23
Cisco to boost internet of things offer with Working Group Two
Networking technology and services giant looks to enhance internet of things proposition with strategic acquisition of Norwegian pioneer of API consumable and programmable cloud native mobile services platform.
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August 10, 2023
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Aug'23
BT, Ericsson claim 5G first with wideband FDD trial
UK’s top telco and leading global comms tech provider reveal results of trial demonstrated the benefits of configuring spectrum to pave way to standalone mobile networks supporting advanced applications
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August 09, 2023
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Aug'23
DISH Network pivots to 5G as it recombines with EchoStar
Almost 15 years since they split, US communications and media companies enter definitive agreement to recombine to create global connectivity company and cash in on US 5G sector
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August 09, 2023
09
Aug'23
Increased security, resilience key drivers for 5G private mobile networks adoption
Study from global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks Spirent highlights critical importance of service-level management to enable enterprise business outcome
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August 08, 2023
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Aug'23
MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
The UK government must take action to prevent perpetrators from being able to use connected or smart technologies to conduct their domestic abuse, a select committee has warned
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August 07, 2023
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Aug'23
Eutelsat and Thaicom team for software-defined satellite across Asia
Leading satellite operator expands in-orbit assets to address surging demand for connectivity in Asian region, closing collaborative partnership model to deliver ubiquitous telecommunication services
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August 07, 2023
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Aug'23
Soracom expands partners for iSIM Commercial IoT growth
Advanced internet of things connectivity provider collaborates with Israeli semiconductor division of CE giant, Kigen, Murat and Quectel to accelerate iSIM deployments
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August 03, 2023
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Aug'23
Vodafone teams with DCC to upgrade Britain’s smart meter system
UK operator provides 4G and IoT expertise to help company responsible for overseeing and managing the UK’s smart meter infrastructure deliver on strategy to develop, manage and optimise energy assets
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August 03, 2023
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Aug'23
UK government explores plan to open £160m satellite broadband fund
Second UK government connectivity funding announcement in two days sees plan to expand space-based broadband and 5G coverage for remote areas
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August 02, 2023
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Aug'23
Virgin Media O2 claims UK 5G SA private network first
Low-cost plug-and-play private network launched to unlock connectivity for industries whenever and wherever they need it
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July 31, 2023
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Jul'23
Mobile satellite connectivity soars for Eutelsat across fiscal year
Financial year sees leading satellite operator bring into service three new craft, and also sees it justify business pivot to supporting fast-growing space connectivity sector
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July 31, 2023
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Jul'23
Sateliot, Telefónica claim 5G first for roaming connection from space
Low-earth orbit 5G IoT satellite constellation provider teams with Spain-based global telco to extend cellular network roaming to space in test supervised by European Space Agency
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July 27, 2023
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Jul'23
Smallsat market defies challenges to fly higher
Research finds that despite supply challenges and market leader moving to larger form factors, small-form satellite market keeps growing in all metrics due to increasing government investments and new commercial entrants
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July 27, 2023
27
Jul'23
Xcel Energy deploys Nokia private LTE for US grid modernisation
Comms tech provider’s private LTE network technologies to see use in supporting new levels of automation
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July 26, 2023
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Jul'23
eero reveals Communities spirit for indoor connectivity
As multi-dwelling population rises, so do connectivity needs, and technology firm unveils purpose-built network management tool for managed properties designed to make it easier to deploy and manage mesh Wi-Fi
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July 25, 2023
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Jul'23
Small satellite testing gets funding boost
A new facility has been established as part of the government’s £200m funding for Earth Observation
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July 25, 2023
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Jul'23
Soracom teams with Skylo to deliver cloud-native IoT non-terrestrial network connectivity
Advanced IoT connectivity company inks deal with non-terrestrial network service provider to deliver cloud-native, space-based connectivity solutions
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July 24, 2023
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Jul'23
Airbus extends Astrocast partnership to enhance satellite IoT technology
Satellite internet of things tech provider extends business relationship with Defence and Space division of global aerospace leader
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July 24, 2023
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Jul'23
BT, OneWeb demonstrate high-speed satellite connectivity delivery to island community
UK’s leading telco and satellite communications provider join UK government to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to island in country traditionally under served by high-speed broadband
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July 21, 2023
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Jul'23
Commsignia wheels out vehicle-to-everything for bicycles
Vehicle-to-everything technology provider turns attention from four wheels to two, looking to apply technology expertise to solve traffic information issues from cycling and micro-mobility sectors
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July 20, 2023
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Jul'23
Qualcomm and Meta collaborate to enable on-device AI applications using Llama 2
Mobile tech giant working with social media platform to make available Llama 2-based implementations on smartphones and PCs to enable new generative AI applications using Snapdragon platforms
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July 20, 2023
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Jul'23
Utilities bank on satellite IoT to secure future of national power grids
Global research reveals three-quarters of electrical utilities leaders believe satellite connectivity and technology partnerships will help mitigate emerging industry threats over next five years
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July 19, 2023
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Jul'23
Nokia, Starlink, Speedcast collaborate to drive private networks in Brazil
Comms tech firm and satellite broadband connectivity leader to expand coverage with LTE private wireless networks in Brazil
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July 18, 2023
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Jul'23
Sateliot joins project to bring rural broadband connectivity out of the Ether
Provider of satellite constellation offering standard 5G IoT connectivity from space becomes member of European consortium looking to create a telecom network, bringing connectivity to 25 million people in rural areas
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July 17, 2023
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Jul'23
Fibre to the fore in data usage but mobile usage continues at slower pace
Study from global policy forum finds fibre outshining mobile sector in terms of consumption growth, with fibre firmly established as the leading connection technology
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July 07, 2023
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Jul'23
TTTech Auto, ZettaScale extend collaboration to launch in-vehicle, V2X service
Collaboration looks to bring about what software-defined vehicle technology provider and open-source communication middleware firms say is a much-needed unification across the cloud-to-microcontroller communication continuum
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July 07, 2023
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Jul'23
Satellite connectivity industry to gain even higher orbit
Reports from leading analysis firms predict strong growth in satellite connectivity sector as integration of satellite capabilities in mass-market smartphones marks significant leap in expanding connectivity to remote areas
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July 05, 2023
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Jul'23
Berlin ranked top smart city in Europe in 2023
Study finds German capital is the smart city centre of Europe and that in addition to connected lifestyles, such places are driving strong emissions savings in across the continent CO2e Savings set to reach 247 MMT by 2028
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July 04, 2023
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Jul'23
Telstra inks Starlink first as OneWeb gains Momentum for LATAM connectivity
Further expansion in satellite connectivity as leading Australia-based telco inks deal with Elon Musk-led satellite firm while enterprise connectivity services provider looks to LEO satellite operator to connect remote areas
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July 04, 2023
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Jul'23
HPE, BT team for global managed LAN service
Business division of leading UK telco and networking technology and service provider enter collaboration to introduce LANs supporting high-performance experiences for hybrid workers and IoT transformations
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July 03, 2023
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Jul'23
OneWeb expands commercial service across Europe, US
Satellite connectivity services provider announces coverage of for the majority of the US and expands reach with 37 new countries in Europe added to footprint
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June 29, 2023
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Jun'23
Oxa strengthens leadership team to drive next phase of autonomous vehicle growth
Autonomous vehicle software developer bolsters executive leadership team with new chief product engineering officer and chief people officer
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June 28, 2023
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Jun'23
Dubai Smart IoT unclear on deadline, but not ambition
While the Dubai Smart IoT strategy reads like any other ambitious – and equally ambiguous – plan for the overhaul of a gulf state economy, there is still a clear message that the country is serious about technology
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June 26, 2023
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Jun'23
SES-18 C-band satellite goes operational
New craft comes onstream in what is said to represent one of the final milestones as operator taps into expected rich vein of services based at key wireless spectrum band
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June 21, 2023
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Jun'23
CIO interview: Stuart Hughes, chief digital information officer, Rolls-Royce
The aerospace giant uses internet of things and sensor technology to create a personalised digital twin for the airlines that fly its engines, but the benefits of further data science and analytics could be even bigger
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June 19, 2023
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Jun'23
Software République unveils H1st vision connected vehicle
Consortium introduces ‘revolution’ in mobility, with connected vehicle bringing together 20 concrete operational innovations, offering a ‘true experience’ beyond automotive mobility
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June 15, 2023
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Jun'23
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Progress report
Halfway into its plan to give the country a makeover by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s emphasis on technology is starting to pay off
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June 13, 2023
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Jun'23
Enterprise and industrial metaverses exceeding expectations
Across use cases, particularly industrial and enterprise, early metaverse adopters report benefits more often than companies still in the planning phase, with capex reduction and sustainability showing largest difference
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June 12, 2023
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Jun'23
How Dell is easing edge deployments
Dell’s NativeEdge platform could make it easier to deploy and manage edge computing applications and infrastructure through validated designs for industry-specific applications use cases
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June 07, 2023
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Jun'23
Government to test rural broadband options with £7m fund
Government to fund tests of technologies that could be issued to improve internet connectivity for rural communities
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June 06, 2023
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Jun'23
Mercedes Pay turns vehicles into payment devices
German car manufacturer add contactless payment feature to enable drivers to find and book parking spaces and pay automatically when they arrive
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
NBN unveils uncapped data plan for remote Australia
Following a successful trial to examine delivery of an improved satellite service, including the capability to achieve faster burst speeds of up to 100Mbps, an uncapped usage plan has been launched to address data needs of rural Australia
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
Qualcomm beefs up Snapdragon Space XR Developer Platform for immersive future
Mobile platform technology giant launches immersive technology designed to create a cross-device, extended and augmented reality ecosystem that will enable head-worn experiences from existing smartphone applications
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
How India’s DICV is tapping smart manufacturing
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has deployed augmented and virtual reality, advanced sensors, data analytics and other technologies to improve manufacturing processes and customer fleet management
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June 01, 2023
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Jun'23
Europe’s cellular networks viable alternatives to broadband, LEO satellites
Research finds that 5G download speeds of nearly 1Gbps were found in four out of the top five cities tested, and were equal to that of satellite and fixed networks
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May 31, 2023
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May'23
Shanghai ranked world’s top smart city for 2023
Research shows savings from smart city deployments reaching $249bn globally, with Asia and North America dominating list of top switched-on urban environments
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May 30, 2023
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May'23
Oxbotica scales mission under new brand
Leading autonomous vehicles logistics firm changes name to reflect global vision and go-to-market strategy in North America for its suite of self-driving software and services.
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Qualcomm drives Opel connectivity, aligns with Microsoft for on-device AI
Mobile platform provider announces partnership to make generative AI more affordable, reliable and private by moving queries and inferencing to edge devices and provider’s infotainment platform for small car bestseller
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Soracom claims North America’s largest IoT coverage area
Advanced connectivity provider’s US-MAX plan aims to offer multicarrier IoT services across leading mobile network providers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon
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May 25, 2023
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May'23
Sateliot, S4IoT look to increase global food security with beehive monitoring technology
Low-Earth orbit nanosatellite constellation to deliver 5G satellite connectivity to allow beekeepers to monitor the temperature, weight and humidity of beehives and track pollination