We’ve read the projections, and analyzed the statistics, and by all measures they are remarkable: In 2008, there were already more "things" connected to the internet than people; by 2020 the internet of things (IoT) will produce $19 trillion in profits and cost savings;...
A new report from OpenSignal found Verizon and T-Mobile at opposite ends of Wi-Fi connectivity, with unlimited data availability, customer mix as reasons.
One impact of domestic wireless carriers moving towards “unlimited” data plans appears to be less reliance on offloading their data usage onto...
Standardization and field trials related to "5G" technology are moving a break-neck pace. But, moving past the hype, there's still uncertainty among operators and enterprises as to which services will help quickly return on the massive network infrastructure investment associated with the next generation...
As the internet of things continues to drive digital transformation in numerous industrial and enterprise vertical markets, leading IT vendors are continuously adapting product lines to better serve new use cases.
For example, Dell recently introduced three variants of its Dell Edge Gateway 3000 Series...
Mars Drinks, part of global manufacturer and distributer of food and beverage products Mars Incorporated, is using internet of things technologies to improve the performance of its vending machines.
The company initiated a pilot project in Germany with its KLIX vending machines. Initially, the primary...
Windstream said the $227.5 million cash deal will bolster its enterprise-focused product portfolio and drive $30 million in annual operating synergies.
Regional telecommunications operator Windstream Holdings announced plans to acquire cloud-based unified communications provider Broadview Networks Holdings for $227.5 million in cash.
Windstream, which...
In a move said to support greater connection speed, reliability and security compared with an open internet connection, Comcast Business partners with IBM.
Comcast is looking to take advantage of the latest in cloud technology, announcing that its enterprise-focused operation is now...
Kinex applications are built on the ThingWorx industrial internet of things platform
IoT technology provider PTC has launched the Kinex product family, a new brand that will consist of industrial internet of things (IoT) applications.
This new generation of IoT apps are designed to unify data...
5G technology is set to revolutionize the mobile telecommunications space, though cooperation will be needed to extract the most benefit.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique...
In addition to cellular communications, enterprise DAS supports IoT.
Distributed antenna service providers for years have worked to provide cellular coverage in major venues including airports, convention centers and stadiums. And, as the pool of marquee venues carriers want to spend money on becomes smaller,...
Huawei recorded a net profit of $5.3 billion, almost flat compared to previous year.
Huawei reported revenues of 521.6 billion yuan ($75.1 billion) for 2016, an increase of 32% compared to the previous year, according to the company’s latest financial report. Net profits for full...
Monica Paolini discusses connected buildings at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin, Texas.
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Monica Paolini is the founder and president of Senza Fili. She is an expert in wireless technologies and has helped clients worldwide to understand technology and customer requirements, evaluate business plan opportunities,...
Content Stream: Enterprise IoT recipe for success: Design, secure, test, assure
Steve Brumer, partner at 151 Advisors and Kelly Hill, of RCR Wireless News, kick off the Enterprise IoT recipe for success content stream at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin, Texas.
Steve Brumer, Partner at...
Software AG combining analytics tools with Huawei cloud, edge portfolio for E2E IoT
With concerns ranging from non-standardized technology and security vulnerabilities, enterprises take a cautious approach to investing in internet of things (IoT) technologies. With an eye on making this an easier process, Huawei...
The new enterprise offering combines small cells with mobile edge computing apps
Japan’s NEC Corporation announced that Dutch telco Vodafone Netherlands has launched a new offering for the enterprise segment combining NEC's Small Cells with Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) applications.
The new offering, dubbed SignaalPlus Enterprise...
'Engaging enterprise is mandatory for all operators to really grow their business,' according to TM Forum CEO Nik Willetts.
In an interview with RCR Wireless News at Mobile World Congress 2017, TM Forum CEO Nik Willetts gave an update on adoption of...
The Japanese IoT firm currently has nearly 5,000 customers globally
Japanese company Soracom, a provider of cloud-based communication platforms for the internet of things (IoT), has recently launched its IoT platform and global connectivity services in Europe.
“Soracom aims to use its platform to contribute to...
The SD-WAN space has received considerable attention from telecommunication operators, but what industry segment is set to lead the market going forward?
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile...
Buildings on 2016 strategic agreement between BT and Deutsche Telekom.
BARCELONA, Spain – U.K. telecommunications operator BT and Deutsche Telekom signed a partnership to offer global network services to business customers.
BT said the partnership would enable DT’s business unit T-Systems to offer its...
Affirmed Networks discusses how virtualizing the evolved packet core will facilitate 5G network slicing for the internet of things.
BARCELONA, Spain – In the race to "5G," operators are steadily implementing network functions virtualization and software-defined networking solutions to gradually gain software control...
Chris Penrose: For IoT, 'security is paramount.'
In an interview with RCR Wireless News during Mobile World Congress 2017, AT&T SVP of IoT Chris Penrose highlighted the fundamental importance of securing the fast-growing internet of things.
"Security is paramount. It's the No. 1...
Enterprise densification efforts continue to challenge carrier ROI models, though a combined approach using small cells and DAS could provide an answer.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry...
When it comes to smart cities, it's all about 'leveraging municipality relationships.'
"Smart cities," a term that covers a range of cyberphysical technology deployments dependent on various types of network connectivity, have emerged as an attractive vertical for service providers, vendors and other telecom stakeholders....
New BroadSoft survey of telecom operators forecasts shift to cloud for enterprise unified communications.
As digital transformation initiatives prompt major technological and operational overhauls in enterprises, unified communications systems are seen serving as the fabric that keeps increasingly distributed systems and workers connected....
