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Editorial Report: IoT devices for the enterprise – The key roles of design, testing and security

IoT devices aimed at the enterprise space serve a wide variety of purposes and must designed, tested and deployed in ways that address the unique needs of businesses. Unlike large-scale, consumer-oriented IoT offerings, enterprise IoT devices must be differentiated to serve specific industry needs as...

Enterprise IoT Editorial Webinar: IoT Devices for the Enterprise

IoT devices aimed at the enterprise space serve a wide variety of purposes and must be designed, tested and deployed in ways that address the unique needs of businesses. Unlike large-scale, consumer-oriented IoT offerings, enterprise IoT devices must be differentiated to serve specific industry...

Editorial Report: IoT devices for the enterprise – The key roles of design, testing and security

IoT devices aimed at the enterprise space serve a wide variety of purposes and must designed, tested and deployed in ways that address the unique needs of businesses. Unlike large-scale, consumer-oriented IoT offerings, enterprise IoT devices must be differentiated to serve specific industry needs as...

Application Brief: LoRaWAN Test Challenges

IoT devices may not work as designed when exposed to real world conditions. Build confidence in your IoT device design by simulating real-world RF environmental conditions during test and ensure reliable and robust IoT device performance.

Kagan: Will users still trust Apple after iPhone slowdown?

There should be quite a bit of embarrassment at Apple in the last couple weeks since they admitted to the iPhone slowdown. But is there? I wrote about this problem several times in recent years. What happens next--as Apple pushes three new iPhone models-- now...

AT&T reportedly scraps deal to sell Huawei devices in the U.S.

House and Senate intelligence officials reportedly involved in decision According to a new report in the Wall Street Journal, AT&T has backed out of a deal with Huawei to sell the Chinese technology company's smartphones in the U.S. Unlocked Huawei devices are already available in...

Enterprise IoT Editorial Webinar: IoT Devices for the Enterprise

IoT devices aimed at the enterprise space serve a wide variety of purposes and must be designed, tested and deployed in ways that address the unique needs of businesses. Unlike large-scale, consumer-oriented IoT offerings, enterprise IoT devices must be differentiated to serve specific industry...

Qualcomm outlines royalty rates for 5G NR smartphones

For a $500 5G NR smartphone, Qualcomm could charge up to $16.25 for access to patented technologies The 5G NR (New Radio) standard is crystallizing and is expected to be finalized with 3GPP Release 15 in mid-2018. The result of an industry-wide collaborative process, the...

Kagan: Users’ thoughts on the iPhone X vs. iPhone 8

The iPhone X has been with us for a while and now users are starting to develop real opinions. I’ve talked to many users of iPhone X, iPhone 8 and previous iPhones and found their input very enlightening. So, let me share some of...

Kagan: What Pixel 2 problems mean for the Google brand

You would think Google is a giant success in everything they touch, but in reality, they win and lose just like every other company. Troubles and problems reported on their newest Pixel 2 smartphone are an example of a great company who can’t seem...

Sluggish Apple iPhone 8 sales will pick up on iPhone X launch

A few weeks ago, with the launch of the first of two Apple iPhones, the question was, which would be the big seller this year, iPhone 8 or iPhone X? The answer is becoming clearer. Sales of iPhone 8 are sluggish, so it looks...

Kagan: Getting sick and tired of OS updates and changes

I have to get something off my chest. While I love what today's smartphones like Apple iPhone, Google Android and Samsung Galaxy do for us, I absolutely hate the hell they put us through with the annual updates to the operating systems (OS). Updates...

Kagan: What slow iPhone 8 sales mean for Apple

Typically, the next iPhone flies off the shelves with long lines around the corner. Not this year. Apple has taken a new marketing approach this year that is creating lots of confusion. Investors and customers simply don’t know what to expect. Reports say this...

Kagan: Why Apple iOS is more secure than Google Android

When considering Apple iOS, which runs the iPhone, or Google Android, there is more than just a different operating system to consider. Apple iOS is much more secure compared with Google Android. These different operating systems account for the vast majority of phones and...

Qualcomm ups AI game with acquisition of Dutch firm Scyfer

Scyfer has developed AI solutions for verticals including manufacturing, healthcare and finance U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies announced the acquisition of Dutch firm Scyfer, an affiliate of the University of Amsterdam focused on machine learning techniques. Scyfer has built artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for companies worldwide...

Device support for gigabit LTE comes with a hefty price tag

The six devices that support gigabit LTE are built on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 platform and X16 modem More than two dozen carriers around the world, as well as all four major U.S. mobile carriers, are working to deploy gigabit LTE technologies. While network testing has...

Kagan: Sprint Flex is the next step in Forever program

Three years ago, Sprint launched their leasing program which revolutionized the way they market with iPhone Forever and Galaxy Forever. This has been successful, so now Sprint is taking it to the next level with Sprint Flex. This has many advantages for customers to...

Kagan: DryBox like CPR for a wet smartphone

So, your smartphone got wet and now it won’t work. What should you do? I spoke with David Naumann who started a company called DryBox. He says don’t try and fix it yourself, don’t try and turn the phone on and don’t stick it...

How to secure the IoT

More than 50 billion devices are predicted to be used by consumers by the year 2020, according to industry analysts and high-tech companies. However, this forecasted boom in the internet of things (IoT) will require the implementation of security measures to protect the entire...

Telefonica targets U.S, European IoT markets with NetComm

Under the deal, the NetComm will supply a range of 3G/4G M2M/IoT devices to Telefonica Australian company NetComm Wireless and Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica have signed an IoT device supply agreement. The deal will allow NetComm to further strengthen its presence in the U.S. and...

Tata plans to deploy 50 million IoT devices in India by 2022

Indian company Tata Communications expects to launch 50 million IoT devices by 2022, Indian press reported. By that time, Tata aims to capture approximately 10-15% of the local IoT market, according to a recent report. The Indian firm has already earmarked $100 million for its...

Kagan: My take on the Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is evolutionary, not revolutionary. It is a better smartphone than previous versions in a few ways, but it is not a home run. The screen is bigger and better. Bixby, their new AI, which I’ve been waiting to try is...

Worst of the Week: Will Qualcomm bankroll a BlackBerry renaissance?

BlackBerry might not be what it was, but with a little fiscal help from Qualcomm maybe it can become a bigger part of the telecom landscape. Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff...

Samsung DeX enhances enterprise focus for Galaxy S8 smartphone

NEW YORK – Samsung is looking to step further into the enterprise environment with its Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones. At its Unpacked 2017 event, held in New York City on March 29, Samsung announced its DeX platform, which is designed to transform the...