BROWSING: IoT

Sigfox unveils new GPS-free IoT geolocation service

The French firm’s IoT network provides coverage in 31 countries. French IoT firm Sigfox has unveiled a new “GPS-free” internet of things geolocation service designed to allow companies to track assets around the world. Enabled by Sigfox’s network, which currently is available in parts of...

5G, IoT and video set to alter network, operations landscape for CCA members

Ericsson and Cisco hyped opportunities for CCA members in adopting a greater focus on 5G, IoT and video services. LAS VEGAS – The domestic mobile telecommunications space’s continued head-long rush towards a “5G” technology and internet of things-heavy future is currently being...

Kyocera launches IoT services in Japan through Sigfox IoT network

Kyocera looks to provide nationwide IoT services by 2020. Japanese firm Kyocera Corporation announced its subsidiary Kyocera Communication Systems has started providing internet of things network services based on French firm Sigfox’s IoT network. Kyocera said the service is available in Tokyo, Kawasaki...

Telenor launches experimental IoT offering in Norway

Telenor to set up a physical LPWA experimental network and provide free development kits to startups, students and developers for testing. Norwegian telecommunications group Telenor Group unveiled an experimental internet of things offering in Norway, dubbed Telenor Start IoT. The service is set to...

What makes an IoT deployment successful?

The internet of things is a topic of conversation in almost every Fortune 500 company boardroom, according to Homaira Akbari, president and CEO of AKnowledge Partners, and a member of four different corporate boards. Some companies are evaluating their opportunities to capitalize on new...

SoftBank selects Gemalto for IoT connectivity services

The Dutch firm will provide its remote SIM Provisioning platform Japanese telecommunications operator SoftBank has selected Dutch digital security firm Gemalto as a partner for On-Demand Connectivity (ODC) services enabling both consumer and industrial machine-to-machine (M2M) IoT connectivity and deployment of value added applications and...

CCA Mobile Carriers Show set to tackle challenges of new administration; provide 5G, IoT support for members

This week's CCA Mobile Carriers Show comes on the heels of the FirstNet contract, end of the FCC 600 MHz incentive auction. The Competitive Carriers Association is set to host its second annual Mobile Carriers Show in Las Vegas, building on the rebranding...

Microsoft opens IoT lab in Munich

Microsoft facility in Germany adds to the company’s IoT labs in the U.S. and China. Microsoft announced it will this month inaugurate an internet of things-focused AI Insider Lab in Munich, Germany. The IoT artificial intelligence lab is set to...

Reader Forum: Gigabit connections and 5G – changing the economics

The combination of 5G technologies and millimeter wave spectrum could prove a compelling alternative to fiber in providing gigabit internet speeds. Editor’s Note: In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this Reader Forum for those with...

Verizon restructures operations, taps former Ericsson CEO Vestberg to run network and technology

Vestberg set to head Verizon Network and Technology division, with focus on carrier efforts on Wi-Fi, fiber, 4G and 5G technologies. Verizon Communications announced an operations restructuring focused on a trio of business segments, with former Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg tapped to head...

Feature Report: Smart City Use Cases and Trends

City governments around the world are increasingly adopting schemes to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in order to tackle several challenges for the city?s management and to improve the quality of life of citizens and the efficiency...

Spotlight Presentation: TrackNet

Hardy Schmidbauer, CEO and Co-Founder, TrackNet https://youtu.be/lESk6tIK51k   Hardy Schmidbauer is CEO and co-founder of TrackNet focusing on marketing and strategy. Previously he was the Director of Wireless and IoT at Semtech Corporation where he successfully positioned the wireless division to be a leader in IoT and...

Samsung: Network of connected devices to build the future of mobility and IoT

Samsung uses Galaxy S8 device launch event to highlight greater connectivity and IoT support. NEW YORK – The vision of "mobile" being only a cellphone is narrow, stated Samsung Mobile Chief DJ Koh during his presentation at the company's Unpacked 2017 event held this...

Smart Cities, Vehicles & Transportation

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Utilizing IoT for improved traffic safety, intelligent transportation and connected cars

Deep dive: Utilizing IoT technology for improved traffic safety, intelligent transportation systems and connected and automated vehicles Dave Sparks, Senior Research Scientist, Transportation Operations Group, Texas A&M Transportation Institute discusses the use of IoT technologies to improve traffic safety, transportation and connected vehicles at the...

Shaping driver behavior with machine learning

Shaping driver behavior with machine learning Bob Newkirk, Chief Advisor - IoT Market Development  https://youtu.be/8be_gydBJW8 Bob Newkirk heads strategy and partnerships for Tourmaline Labs, a leading-edge provider of connected-vehicle and driver-behavior intelligence. Telematics service providers (TSPs), insurance firms, auto OEMs, and others, now have the means to...

What IoT and Big Data tell us about the future of Fleets

Clarity From The Fog – What IoT and Big Data tell us about the future of Fleets Brad Taylor, VP of Data and IoT Solutions, Omnitracs explains the impact of Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data in the future of fleets at the Enterprise...

Truck platooning: An early application of cooperative vehicle automation

Truck platooning:  An early application of cooperative vehicle automation Steven Shladover, California PATH Manager, Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology, Institute for Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley kikcks off a session to unveil an early application of cooperative vehicle automation. https://youtu.be/qycc1nZQtLc Dr. Shladover was one of the pioneers in...

Smart cities, Vehicles and Transportation: Driverless metro transportation

Driverless metro transportation Joe Iannello, CIO, of Capital Metro discusses driverless transportation at metropolitan areas at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin, Texas https://youtu.be/y_eViRp0c1Y Joe Iannello has been VP CIO at Capital Metro since August, 2011. Prior to joining Capital Metro, Joe spent 18 years gaining CIO...

Smart Cities, Vehicles and Transportation: Connected and automated vehicles

Panel discussion: Connected and automated vehicles Sam Lucero, Senior Principal Analyst, IHS Markit moderates a panel of experts including Richard Soja, Senior Principal Engineer, NXP Automotive, Dave Sparks, Senior Research Scientist, Transportation Operations Group, Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Steven Shladover, California PATH Manager, Partners for Advanced Transportation...

Deep dive: Smart city infrastructure design

Deep dive: Smart city infrastructure design Moderator Chelsea Collier, Editor-At-Large, Smart Cities Connect and Founder, Digi.City is joined by Zeev Braude, GreenRoad, CEO & President; Bryon Jacob, CTO & Co-founder, Data.World; Jay Boisseau, Austin CityUP, President; Vizias, CEO and Nathan Dunn, Blue Cats, CEO to discuss smart city infrastructure...

Smart Cities, Vehicles, & Transportation: Opening Comments Day 2

Smart Cities, Vehicles, & Transportation: Opening Comments Sam Lucero, Senior Principal Analyst, IHS Markit provides opening comments for the Day 2 of the Vertical IoT track at the Enterprise IoT Summit in Austin, Texas. https://youtu.be/7Whih7eNuyQ Sam Lucero is a seasoned industry analyst with over 15 years of experience...

Vertical Market IoT: Closing remarks

Vertical Market IoT Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Manufacturing: Closing remarks VIDEO LINK

Creating a strong strategy for end-to-end IoT products

Deep dive: Creating a strong strategy for end-to-end IoT products Daniel Elizalde, Stanford Continuing Studies Instructor - Product Management for the IoT, Stanford University and Founder, of TechProductManagement.com, discussses ways to create strong strategies for end-to-end IoT products https://youtu.be/jA7sS9TCkZ8 Daniel Elizalde is an IoT Product Leader with over...