BROWSING: IoT

IBM Internet of Things deal targets European markets

Swedish telco Tele2 plans to roll out Internet of Things network Swedish telecommunications firm Tele2 signed an agreement with IBM to boost the implementation of "Internet of Things" projects and business models across European markets.   Under the terms of the agreement, Tele2 will provide global...

IBM Internet of Things deal targets European markets

Swedish telco Tele2 plans to rollout Internet of Things network Swedish telecommunications firm Tele2 signed an agreement with IBM to boost the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) projects and business models across European markets.   Under the terms of the agreement, Tele2 will provide global...

The Industrial IoT in 2020: the view from Vodafone

One of the world’s largest telcos promises a major step change in its IoT capabilities Last week, Vodafone Group gave its enterprise customers key insights into how fast the "Internet of Things" is likely to develop. By 2020, Vodafone pledged all of its LTE base...

The Industrial IoT in 2020: The view from Vodafone

One of the world’s largest telcos promises a major step change in its IoT capabilities Last week, Vodafone Group gave its enterprise customers key insights into how fast the "Internet of Things" is likely to develop. By 2020, Vodafone pledged all of its LTE base...

AT&T Labs asks if 5G can ‘do the splits’

‘Highly flexible RAN design’ will be necessary for 5G AUSTIN, Texas — Dave Wolter, assistant VP of radio technology at AT&T Labs, highlighted the widely varying requirements needed to realize the full promise of "5G" mobile networks in a presentation Monday, asking: “Can it do...

AT&T Labs asks if 5G can ‘do the splits’

‘Highly flexible RAN design’ will be necessary for 5G AUSTIN, Texas — Dave Wolter, assistant VP of radio technology at AT&T Labs, highlighted the widely varying requirements needed to realize the full promise of "5G" mobile networks in a presentation Monday, asking: “Can it do...

AT&T and Verizon leaders talk 5G use cases, timeline

5G Symposium digs into RAN requirements and millimeter waves AUSTIN, Texas — With four years to go until a target timeframe for commercialization, "5G" technology faces several key challenges ranging from highly flexible radio access networks to millimeter wave propagation, according to leaders from AT&T,...

AT&T and Verizon leaders talk 5G use cases, timeline

5G Symposium digs into RAN requirements and millimeter waves AUSTIN, Texas — With four years to go until a target timeframe for commercialization, "5G" technology faces several key challenges ranging from highly flexible radio access networks to millimeter wave propagation, according to leaders from AT&T,...

Hitachi creates Internet of Things unit

The Japanese firm generated $5.4 billion in "Internet of Things" revenues from products and services last year Hitachi formed its Hitachi Insight Group in a move to drive the firm’s unified "Internet of Things" business and go-to-market strategy worldwide. The newly group is set to...

Hitachi creates Internet of Things unit

The Japanese firm generated $5.4 billion in "Internet of Things" revenues from products and services last year Hitachi formed its Hitachi Insight Group in a move to drive the firm’s unified "Internet of Things" business and go-to-market strategy worldwide. The newly group is set to...

Internet of Things use cases that will require 5G

For now, while "5G" technology continues to take shape ahead of standardization, the Internet of Things is developing without the benefit of ultra-fast, incredibly low latency network access. But, to understand the potential set to exist in the near future, let's take a look at...

Internet of Things use cases that will require 5G

For now, while "5G" technology continues to take shape ahead of standardization, the Internet of Things is developing without the benefit of ultra-fast, incredibly low latency network access. But, to understand the potential set to exist in the near future, let's take a look at...

Verizon IoT reach expands with ICMA partnership

Verizon joined the International City/County Management Association in expanding the reach of its IoT business Verizon Communications expanded the potential reach of its “Internet of Things” operations, announcing it had joined the International City/County Management Association at the executive partner level. ICMA said it plans...

Orange joins LoRa Alliance to boost adoption of IoT protocol

LoRa Alliance partnership builds on Orange's IoT network in France French telecommunications group Orange joined the LoRa Alliance, a lobbying group pushing for the global adoption of the low-power wide-area network specification targeting the "Internet of Things." The protocol is said to be carrier grade,...

Orange joins LoRa Alliance to boost adoption of IoT protocol

LoRa Alliance partnership builds on Orange's IoT network in France French telecommunications group Orange joined the LoRa Alliance, a lobbying group pushing for the global adoption of the low-power wide-area network specification targeting the "Internet of Things." The protocol is said to be carrier grade,...

Verizon IoT reach expands with ICMA partnership

Verizon joined the International City/County Management Association in expanding the reach of its IoT business Verizon Communications expanded the potential reach of its “Internet of Things” operations, announcing it had joined the International City/County Management Association at the executive partner level. ICMA said it plans...

Should 4G be for humans, 5G reserved for IoT?

IHS analyst Stéphane Téral argues industry should focus true 4G efforts on human connections, reserve 5G advances for connecting IoT LAS VEGAS – The rush by many to bring next-generation wireless network technology is causing quite the commotion across the telecom space, with “5G” becoming...

AT&T links unlimited cellular data to connected cars

AT&T is set to allow customers to add unlimited cellular data to their connected cars as part of a deeper integration push AT&T is looking to maintain momentum in the connected car space tied to its unlimited cellular plan available to select customers. The carrier said...

Should 4G be for humans, 5G reserved for IoT?

IHS analyst Stéphane Téral argues industry should focus true 4G efforts on human connections, reserve 5G advances for connecting IoT LAS VEGAS – The rush by many to bring next-generation wireless network technology is causing quite the commotion across the telecom space, with “5G” becoming...

IoT security to drive funding in cybersecurity startups

IoT security spending is set to increase by nearly 30% this year. Cybersecurity startups to benefit from surge in investment as funding is expected to soar. "Internet of Things" security spending is currently a relatively small market, but analyst firm Gartner estimates worldwide spending on...

Will the 600 MHz incentive auction meet spectrum needs?

On this week’s Carrier Wrap, we speak with Angela Giancarlo from Mayer Brown to get her views on the current 600 MHz incentive auction process and how the auction is set to address short-term spectrum needs The Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing 600 MHz incentive auction...

Industrial IoT manufacturing use cases overview

From asset tracking to health monitoring, these Industrial IoT use cases could transform manufacturing The Industrial "Internet of Things" is reshaping a variety of vertical industries as managers around the globe harness technology to increase efficiencies and cut costs. Manufacturing is one of those verticals;...

SoftBank, Alibaba create JV to offer cloud computing services

Cloud computing offer targets Japan with branded Alibaba Cloud SoftBank and Chinese online and mobile commerce company Alibaba Group formed a joint venture dubbed SB Cloud Corporation to provide cloud computing services in Japan. The company said it will use technologies and solutions from Alibaba...

Report: Huawei, Samsung, LG top telecom innovators in 2015

5G is 'the next frontier' in innovation In a new report comparing company innovation, Thomson Reuters named the top 10 telecom innovators of 2015, with Samsung earning the top spot. Other members of the most innovative list included Huawei, LG, State Grid China, ZTE, Qualcomm, Ericsson,...