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GSMA’s plan to make Europe a leader in 5G

The advent of 5G networks gives Europe an opportunity to reclaim its lost leadership in mobile. The GSMA has now outlined an action plan to achieve that. The consensus is that Europe lost its leadership in mobile with the advent of 4G networks. Global operators’ association...

New 5G-capable stretchable circuits may revolutionize IoT

New fast, stretchable circuits that adhere to the skin like tattoos may revolutionize the IoT, not least biomedical applications. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW–Madison) have created what they claim to be the world’s fastest stretchable circuits. The new 5G-capable stretchy electronics may revolutionize the...

SK Telecom, Samsung plan LoRaWAN network in Korea

The LoRaWAN network will be initially available in the city of Daegu South Korean telecoms operator SK Telecom and compatriot firm Samsung will deploy a nationwide LoRaWAN network for the provision of Internet of Things (IoT) services. The two companies said the low power wide area...

Creating a ‘priority lane’ for critical 5G networks

Imagine sitting in traffic on a crowded interstate and trying to download a podcast to help pass the time. You may experience congestion-related lag because so many of your compatriot commuters are doing the same thing, which, in sum, strains localized network resources. And that's...

Time for smart cities to prioritize air pollution

There is a compelling case for deploying LPWA networks to monitor local air quality in smart cities More than three million people die prematurely each year because of ambient air pollution caused by high concentrations of small and fine particulate matter, according to the World...

ITU and UNECE launch platform to promote smart cities

As the United Nations call for public policy to promote ICT innovation in urban areas, the ITU and UNECE  have launched an advocacy platform for smart cities. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have launched the ”United...

#TBT: Enron’s nascent IoT plans … 18 years ago this week

Editor’s Note: IIoT/5G Insights shares an oldie but goodie for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our sister site RCR Wireless News' archives to resuscitate IoT-related headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Enron...

IBM Internet of Things deal targets European markets

Swedish telco Tele2 plans to rollout Internet of Things network Swedish telecommunications firm Tele2 signed an agreement with IBM to boost the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) projects and business models across European markets.   Under the terms of the agreement, Tele2 will provide global...

The robots are coming: Adidas, Foxconn, McDonalds eye automation

Former McDonalds CEO: Robots are 'going to cause a job loss across this country like you're not going to believe' The use of robots in manufacturing and other types of industry is not a new phenomenon, but, with advances in technology, the current tide of...

Netherlands Railways deploys sensor network with Blip

With this newly deployed sensor network, Netherlands Railways will get data on passenger flows, which can be used to improve traveler experience and optimize the stations’ operations. Passengers are no longer simply passing through railway stations; they work, hold meetings, shop and eat there. At...

What will 5G mean for wireless infrastructure, workforce?

Wireless Infrastructure Association President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein discusses tower trends and emerging workforce skills gap DALLAS--As evidenced by a rebranding effort emphasizing the infrastructure layer,Wireless Infrastructure Association President and CEO Jonathan Adelstein, who held the same role at the renamed PCIA, stressed the foundational,...

LoRa-based IoT networks gaining momentum with Samsung, Tele2 rollouts

Samsung and Tele2 will both deploy LoRa-based IoT networks, showing LoRa's increasing popularity. Or is it simply LPWAN gaining momentum? LoRa is gaining traction in the market as new LoRa-based IoT networks are starting to get deployed. Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have partnered for...

5G and robotics attract highest EU funding in past two years

5G and robotics research attracted the highest funding within Horizon 2020, the European Union’s largest research and innovation programme ever, in the past two years. Europe's Digital Progress Report (EDPR) is out and shows that a total of 850 projects involving 3,312 organisations received $2.7 billion...

The Industrial IoT in 2020: The view from Vodafone

One of the world’s largest telcos promises a major step change in its IoT capabilities Last week, Vodafone Group gave its enterprise customers key insights into how fast the "Internet of Things" is likely to develop. By 2020, Vodafone pledged all of its LTE base...

AT&T Labs asks if 5G can ‘do the splits?’

‘Highly flexible RAN design’ will be necessary for 5G AUSTIN, Texas — Dave Wolter, assistant VP of radio technology at AT&T Labs, highlighted the widely varying requirements needed to realize the full promise of "5G" mobile networks in a presentation Monday, asking: “Can it do...

Vodafone to launch NB-IoT in multiple markets next year

The UK telco urges the industry to focus on rapid NB-IoT trials U.K.-based telecommunications group Vodafone plans to roll out narrowband "Internet of Things" technology across multiple markets in 2017, noted Erik Brenneis, director of Vodafone’s "Internet of Things" group, in a post to the...

Hitachi creates Internet of Things unit

The Japanese firm generated $5.4 billion in "Internet of Things" revenues from products and services last year Hitachi formed its Hitachi Insight Group in a move to drive the firm’s unified "Internet of Things" business and go-to-market strategy worldwide. The newly group is set to...

Smart city solutions: India’s presidential estate selects IBM

The official home of the President of India is to deploy IBM’s smart city solutions to become a smart township. Tech companies are set to pay growing attention to India’s booming smart city solutions market. The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official home of the President of...

Verizon IoT reach expands with ICMA partnership

Verizon joined the International City/County Management Association in expanding the reach of its IoT business Verizon Communications expanded the potential reach of its “Internet of Things” operations, announcing it had joined the International City/County Management Association at the executive partner level. ICMA said it plans...

Orange joins LoRa Alliance to boost adoption of IoT protocol

LoRa Alliance partnership builds on Orange's IoT network in France French telecommunications group Orange joined the LoRa Alliance, a lobbying group pushing for the global adoption of the low-power wide-area network specification targeting the "Internet of Things." The protocol is said to be carrier grade,...

Uber tests self-driving cars amid legislation changes

As self-driving cars are being tested, legislation on autonomous driving is starting to change. But, much remains to be done before driverless cars can become mainstream. It was only a matter of time before Uber brought self-driving cars onto the streets. On Thursday, the ride-hailing company...

Should 4G be for humans, 5G reserved for IoT?

IHS analyst Stéphane Téral argues industry should focus true 4G efforts on human connections, reserve 5G advances for connecting IoT LAS VEGAS – The rush by many to bring next-generation wireless network technology is causing quite the commotion across the telecom space, with “5G” becoming...

Google event highlights artificial intelligence focus

Google this week hosted its annual I/O developers conference, announcing new products that highlight the tech giant's focus on artificial intelligence. Meet the Google assistant. Google Translate Product Lead Barak Turovsky lent some content in a post to the company's corporate blog: "The assistant is...

Nokia, MTS to collaborate on IoT and 5G in Russia

Using Nokia equipment, MTS plans 5G trial in 2018 Nokia and Russian telecom operator MTS Group signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of "5G" technologies. Under terms of the agreement, the two companies will implement a 5G test network in a Russian football...