VR for IIoT is coming: Hiab is planning to launch a crane operation system that uses real-time virtual reality video technology. The innovation offers safety and productivity gains.
VR for IIoT has the potential to transform many industries by enabling remote operations. Thanks to virtual reality...
LEGO, TWI and University of Regensburg explore the impact of Industry 4.0
Closed loop manufacturing systems in which connected sensors are used to make adjustments mid-process could cut production costs by up to 50%. That was one of the key takeaways from a panel discussion...
KDDI already partnered with Ericsson on 5G
Japanese telecoms operator KDDI and Finnish vendor Nokia plan to sign an agreement to jointly develop experimental 5G technologies, Japanese press reported.
According to the reports, both KDDI and Nokia still need to define the final details of the...
The smart city market in China is set to soar: over 500 cities have announced plans to implement smart city systems.
China’s smart city market is poised for high growth in the coming years, as the Chinese government aims for a 70 percent urbanization rate by...
The autonomous driving car race is definitely on, with BMW announcing the launch date of the company's first autonomous driving car, set for 2021. The question is whether it will be a sprint or a marathon?
BMW plans to launch a flagship autonomous driving car in 2021. The...
NICE, France – The concept of a smart city, along with the underlying technology and adoption strategies, were a key topic at TM Forum Live this week. But, as smart cities continue to gain traction, how can the industry gauge maturity and progress?
In an...
Ericsson and China Unicom signed an agreement to collaborate on next-generation network technology, including focus on "5G," the "Internet of Things" and cloud. The companies claim the agreement will help accelerate the development of next-generation network standardization and mature network infrastructure in an effort to...
Fail fast in IoT product development
NICE, France – On the final day of the TM Forum Live event, industry attendees and TM Forum officials gathered to round up the key takeaways related to "Internet of Things" topics highlighted during the conference.
Peter Dunmore, VP of...
NICE, France – Continuing its commercialization of "5G"-oriented products, Nokia released its NetAct Cloud management system, which it said can be deployed in variable data center configurations to help cut cost and speed deployment time.
Peter Patomella, VP of network management and self organizing networks for...
IoT projects face a number of technical and business challenges. Connectivity and proving ROI are ranked as the biggest challenges by European IT professionals.
Enterprises face a number of technical and business challenges when it comes to planning and deploying "Internet of Things" projects. A survey...
LONDON – In previous years, a speaker on the stage at Small Cells World Summit who claimed: "The 5G network looks a lot like a small cell network,” would almost certainly have been an equipment vendor.
The vendors in this market, and industry body Small...
IoT-centric usage-based insurance is finally coming of age and it is turning the traditional car insurance sector upside down.
Internet of Things (IoT) adoption in various vertical markets is set to disrupt traditional industries by introducing new business models. IoT-centric usage-based insurance (UBI), which...
As BSS/OSS blend, 'mass personalization' is key, Ericsson says
NICE, France--Customer experience is a function of rapid, personalized service offerings, Ove Anebygd, VP of OSS/BSS for Ericsson told members of the media during a session at TM Forum Live.
Digital transformation, he said, is a popular...
The lack of IIot security investments could put UK manufacturers at risk from cyber threats.
A majority of UK manufacturers, 62 percent, have plans to increase their investments in internet-connected capital equipment in the next five years as they transition to industry 4.0. However, investment plans...
French dedicated IoT network provider Sigfox is investing big in the U.S IoT market with plans to deploy its purpose-built network in 100 cities by the end of the year.
Sigfox currently operates in 18 countries and has more than 7 million registered devices in...
NICE, France--In an exclusive interview with TM Forum Vice President of Strategic Programs Carl Piva, RCR Wireless News learned about the group's growing emphasis on smart cities technology, as well as the outlook for adoption, potential pitfalls and more.
Although not specifically defined, smart cities...
Here are five smart home M2M trends that will impact growth in the smart home M2M market in APAC through 2020.
The smart home M2M market in the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is set for a fast-paced growth. Analysts firm Technavio forecasts that this market will grow...
Using IBM API and TM Forum tools, Garden Sharing wins TM Forum Live Open Hack focused on smart cities tech
NICE, France--Ahead of the start of TM Forum Live!, teams of developers from around the world competed in a smart cities themed hacking competition ultimately...
The new Kansas City smart city program, in partnership with Sprint, Cisco and ThinkBig, will see free wifi, smart lighting and interactive kiosks deployed downtown.
Kansas City has partnered with Cisco, Sprint and ThinkBig on a smart city program, which aims to make the city...
Verizon 5G plans could be bolstered by 39 GHz spectrum
The pending Verizon Communications acquisition of XO Communications has drawn the ire of satellite-TV provider Dish Network, which in a Federal Communications Commission filing claims the deal will give Verizon an unfair advantage as "5G"...
Smart cities could waste $341 billion by 2025 by implementing non-standardized IoT solutions.
The lack of open Internet of Things (IoT) standards has often been blamed for slowing down widespread adoption of IoT solutions. Implementing non-standardized IoT solutions could also prove costly. New research by Machina Research...
Sprint 5G efforts supported by Nokia and Ericsson
As carriers and vendors around the world race to trial "5G" technologies ahead of standardization, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure, during a call this week with investors, detailed the carrier's 5G trial.
Sprint has extensive spectrum holdings in the...
Cloud-based, SaaS IoT Accelerator addresses transport, energy and public safety
With numerous projections pegging the value of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the trillions of dollars, it's apparent that carriers, enterprises and developers have a huge, albeit complex, opportunity to transform their businesses and...
Google and Fiat Chrysler self-driving car partnership to double Google's self-driving car fleet.
Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) has announced it was teaming up with Google on self-driving technology. It is the first time Google has worked directly with a car maker to integrate its technology into...
