Zurich-based venture capital group Momenta has launched a $100 million target fund for ‘Industry 5.0’ tech – basically, for startups pushing Industry 4.0 with-a-conscience. The new fund is backed by the European Commission, which told IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) in Barcelona, where the...
Ericsson and Proptivity, which is a subsidiary of real estate management company Stronghold Group, announced a new neutral host indoor 5G solution that is designed to help communications service providers (CSPs) and real estate owners cut costs while delivering improved connectivity. The solution combines...
Telenor's Bldng.ai focused on IoT software and hardware for building management
Norway-based telecoms group Telenor announced the creation of a new smart building subsidiary Bldng.ai as part of its plan to become the largest provider in Norway’s smart building market.
The subsidiary, to be led by...
For commercial buildings in 2018, four trends define the evolution of networking technology that will drive buildings from just being intelligent to being smart: mobility, cybersecurity, low voltage power and workplace efficiency. These trends continue to influence the types of network infrastructure and devices...
When it comes to IoT network news, Sprint has been the quietest of the four nationwide carriers. Verizon Wireless and AT&T have launched LTE Category M1 IoT networks, and T-Mobile US has promised the nation's first narrowband IoT network. Sprint is still rolling out...
Nokia is expanding its internet of things business with a consulting service that it says will help network operators analyze opportunities in nine different verticals: the connected car, healthcare, logistics and transport, smart cities, utilities, agriculture, retail, smart homes and buildings, and connected industry...
Verizon is leveraging its telematics technology to create a connected cab solution for Yellow Cab of Columbus, Ohio. The goal is to streamline operations for the cab company by making it easier for drivers to find and rent their vehicles. Instead of leasing cabs...
The internet of things (IoT) is transforming the health care industry by redefining how applications, devices and people interact and connect with each other in delivering healthcare solutions.
IoT is offering new tools as well as efficiencies that make up an integrated health care system...
MulteFire is a technology for deploying LTE in unlicensed spectrum that was developed by U.S chipmaker Qualcomm. This new technology allows the standalone use of LTE in unlicensed spectrum.
“MulteFire delivers LTE-like performance with WiFi-like deployment simplicity. This technology creates new business opportunities that allow...
A smart building is any structure that uses automated processes to automatically control the building’s operations including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, security and other systems. A smart building uses sensors, actuators and microchips, in order to collect data and manage it according to...
Enterprises are adopting smart building technologies to reduce costs and streamline operations. Wireless sensors will monitor everything from heating and cooling to lighting, office machines, and security controls. These sensors need robust and reliable wireless connectivity. There are several requirements for providing the needed...
Visual light communications enables precise in-store location and wayfinding – down to an item on a shelf
Indoor positioning systems (IPS) can enhance the shopping experience in a physical retail store. As a quick review: IPS technology is similar to the Global Positioning System (GPS)...
Connected Buildings: Closing Remarks
Dilip Sarangan, Global Research Director, IoT & Digital Transformation at Frost & Sullivan provides closing remarks for the connected buildings track at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin, Texas.
https://youtu.be/Jeqgp4N84vQ
Dilip Sarangan is the Global Research Director for IoT for Frost & Sullivan....
Connected buildings, hospitals and factories:Â Opening Comments
Dilip Sarangan, Global Research Director, IoT & Digital Transformation at Frost & Sullivan kicks off Day 2 of the Connected buildings, Hospitals and Factories track at the Enterprise IoT Summit.
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Dilip Sarangan is the Global Research Director for IoT for...
Deep dive: In-building wireless for connected buildings
Russell Vest, Executive Director of Business Development, ExteNet Systems, Inc discusses in-building wireless technologies at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin, Texas.
https://youtu.be/edrt4fO3900
With more than 30 years of experience in the wireless and telecommunications industry, Mr. Vest directs ExteNet?s...
SD-WAN: Creating distributed, secure, highly reliability solutions in healthcare, entertainment and food services
Jeff Smith ,Managing Partner, at Quantum IoT discusses the benefits of SD-WAN in healthcare, entertainment and food services as part of the Connected Buildings track at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin,...
Augmented reality in maintenance and repair - Building elevator use case
Chris Hill, President, Tsunami AR/VR
https://youtu.be/Rp-0ozZB2jc
Chris Hill has spent 20+ years working in sales, marketing, product and business development, and senior management positions at leading global technology companies.
Prior to joining Tsunami AR/VR, a leader in...
Deep Dive: Buildings of the future
Moderator?Dilip Sarangan, Global Research Director, IoT & Digital Transformation, at Frost & Sullivan, is joined by?Jim Sinopoli, Managing Principal, Smart Buildings;?Ronny Haraldsvik, Principle, Haraldsvik Consulting;?Scott Willis, CEO, Zinwave and Naser Adas, GM HetNet and IoT, 5G Infrastructure Division, Intel...
Panel discussion: Business cases for smart buildings ROI (office, retail, multi-family, factory, hospital, and campus)
Moderator Ronny Haraldsvik, Principle at Haraldsvik Consulting, is joined byJim Sinopoli, Managing Principal, at Smart Buildings; Kurt Jacobs, Director, Markets and Solutions at JMA Wireless and Kern Davis, VP of Consulting Services Group...
Andy Chang, Director of Product Marketing for the Americas at KUKA, kicks off a session in which the executive analyzes the smart factory concept and its impact in the future of manufacturing.
https://youtu.be/pZ7Bt0hovDc
Chang focuses on introducing cloud, web and mobile technologies that augment traditional robotics operating...
Secure and optimize your manufacturing with the IoT Edge
Aaron Allsbrook, CTO, Clearblade
https://youtu.be/yA0Kbt50C4M
Aaron Allsbrook, ClearBlade CTO and product visionary for the ClearBlade Platform and EDGE brings decades of application tooling development and runtime experience to the emerging technologies in the Internet of Things. Early on,...
Fireside Chat: Evolving Smart Building Infrastructure
Todd Landry, Corporate VP, Product and Market Strategy , JMA Wireless
Jeff Mucci, CEO & Head of Industry Insights, Enterprise IoT Summit
https://youtu.be/7rWckm76ET4
Mr. Landry is a technology, business & marketing executive with a long history of developing and marketing winning product...