BROWSING: IoT

Black & Decker teams with Cisco for IoT manufacturing

Powertool manufacturer Black & Decker turned to Cisco to provide an "internet of things" solution that increases visibility and decreases complexity in one of the largest tool manufacturing plants in Mexico. If you have partaken in any home or auto do-it-yourself projects, you have probably gotten your...

Vodafone: IoT investment is 24% of average IT budget

U.K.-based telecom group Vodafone said 89% of companies investing in the internet of things (IoT) have increased their budgets over the last 12 months. The finding is part of its fourth annual IoT Barometer Report. According to the recently published report, 76% of all...

FCC approves high-band spectrum support for 5G services

Spectrum Frontiers approval sees nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum freed up for licensed and unlicensed use in support of 5G services In a move designed to bolster the development and deployment of so-called “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission approved plans to open up nearly...

Zain launches VoLTE technology in Kuwait

The telco ended Q1 with almost 4 million subscribers in the Arab country Kuwait-based telecom operator Zain launched voice-over-LTE technology in the Kuwaiti market through its LTE-Advanced network, the telco said in a statement. Reps for the telco said VoLTE is currently fully compatible with the...

Huawei: Creating a safe city is part of building a smart city

Chinese vendor sees increasing penetration for its smart city solutions including government, grid and transport applications Huawei is focusing on its safe city initiatives as the initial step before implementing large-scale smart city deployments, Joe So, head of Huawei’s global smart city initiatives, told Industrial IoT...

Huawei: Creating a safe city is part of building a smart city

Chinese vendor sees increasing penetration for its smart city solutions including government, grid and transport applications Huawei is focusing on its safe city initiatives as the initial step before implementing large-scale smart city deployments, Joe So, head of Huawei’s global smart city initiatives, told Industrial IoT...

Inside IoT network rollouts: LoRa, Sigfox and LTE-M

What is an IoT (LPWAN) network? An "internet of things" network is a low-power, wide-area network designed for machine-to-machine applications. These networks purposefully transfer data at low speeds in order to maintain low power consumption and extend battery life. LPWAN networks enable the connectivity of devices...

Inside IoT network rollouts: LoRa, Sigfox and LTE-M

What is an IoT (LPWAN) network? An "internet of things" network is a low-power, wide-area network designed for machine-to-machine applications. These networks purposefully transfer data at low speeds in order to maintain low power consumption and extend battery life. LPWAN networks enable the connectivity of devices...

FCC approves high-band spectrum support for 5G services

Spectrum Frontiers approval sees nearly 11 gigahertz of spectrum freed up for licensed and unlicensed use in support of 5G services In a move designed to bolster the development and deployment of so-called “5G” technologies, the Federal Communications Commission approved plans to open up nearly...

Cisco case study: Connected roadways alleviate autobahn congestion

The need for a smart highway Traffic jams do not benefit anyone. According to Cisco, for every minute spent clearing an accident from a road, there is a four-minute delay to get traffic moving again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y78wDDZ1gBE In an effort to diminish the impact of traffic congestion, Austria's Autobahnen-...

AT&T CEO discusses 5G, internet of things plans

AT&T is seen by many as the domestic investment leader in the "internet of things" and virtualization of its network. The telecom company also has its sights set on "5G" technology and what it can do to prepare to bring these future game changing technologies...

AT&T CEO discusses 5G, internet of things plans

AT&T is seen by many as the domestic investment leader in the "internet of things" and virtualization of its network. The telecom company also has its sights set on "5G" technology and what it can do to prepare to bring these future game changing technologies...

Verizon planning to shut down 2G network

Verizon CDMA network shutdown is set to happen by Dec. 31, 2019 According to reports, Verizon Wireless plans to shut down its 2G CDMA network by the end of 2019; AT&T Mobility is going through a similar process with a shut down timeframe of January...

Verizon planning to shut down 2G network

Verizon CDMA network shutdown is set to happen by Dec. 31, 2019 According to reports, Verizon Wireless plans to shut down its 2G CDMA network by the end of 2019; AT&T Mobility is going through a similar process with a shut down timeframe of January...

Cisco case study: Connected roadways alleviate autobahn congestion

The need for a smart highway Traffic jams do not benefit anyone. According to Cisco, for every minute spent clearing an accident from a road, there is a four-minute delay to get traffic moving again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y78wDDZ1gBE In an effort to diminish the impact of traffic congestion, Austria's Autobahnen-...

AT&T and Microsoft Azure launch IoT starter kit for developers

IoT developers are now able to create solutions using the collaboration of services between AT&T's "internet of things" platform and Microsoft's Azure cloud, analytics and visualization tools. The collaboration is said to link AT&T’s M2X data storage tool and Flow Designer application management solution...

AT&T and Microsoft Azure launch IoT Starter Kit for developers

IoT developers are now able to create solutions using the collaboration of services between AT&T's "internet of things" platform and Microsoft's Azure cloud, analytics and visualization tools. The collaboration is said to link AT&T’s M2X data storage tool and Flow Designer application management solution...

U.S. innovation depends on 5G buildout

Federal leaders outline 'must dos' for smart city success Innovation is taking place at the local level. Across the U.S., cities are striving to become “smart cities,” which in its simplest form means applying information and communications technologies to urban challenges. While it is easy...

Ahead of 2G shutdown, AT&T testing internet of things on LTE

Using Cat M-1 standard, AT&T looks to cut costs, extend battery for internet of things deployments Looking to run internet of things traffic on its LTE network, AT&T will begin piloting the use of Cat-M1 tech later this year with an initial project starting in...

Sigfox to launch internet of things network in Singapore

In partnership with UnaBiz and Engie, internet of things network will be fully operational by early 2017 Sigfox, a French provider of global communications service for the “internet of things,” announced plans to deploy its dedicated IoT network in Singapore in partnership with IoT network...

5G: A bargaining chip for Europe's telecom industry

Are telcos bluffing or will the development of 5G depend on the regulatory agenda? Last week, Europe’s telecom industry warned policymakers that the business case for "5G" is hanging in the balance. Ensuring the elephant in the 5G room was well and truly visible, the...

5G: A bargaining chip for Europe’s telecoms industry

Are telcos bluffing or will the development of 5G depend on the regulatory agenda? Last week, Europe’s telecoms industry warned policymakers that the business case for 5G is hanging in the balance. Ensuring the elephant in the 5G room was well and truly visible, the...

Alibaba Group launches ‘car on the internet’

Alibaba officials said the RX5 SUV is already available for pre-order Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group announced the launch of OS'Car, the first mass-produced internet car powered by the company's YunOS smart car operating system. The new OS’Car RX5 sport utility vehicle was built in partnership with...

Actility partners with Foxconn to target the IoT market in China

IoT platform ThingPark China will launch commercial operations in Q3 2016 French provider of "internet of things" services Actility partnered with Foxconn Technology Group to launch ThingPark China, a collaborative initiative to deliver a comprehensive suite of IoT solutions to the Chinese market. The new initiatives...