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 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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;...
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...
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,...
Pitney Bowes argues coverage estimates will not cut it in the telecom big data age
Smartphone ownership is near saturation levels for many consumer segments, yet demand for mobile connectivity is on the rise. The “Internet of Things,” wearables, smart cities and mobile payments represent...
China Unicom plans to upgrade and expand infrastructure across the city and deploy IoT platform
China Unicom announced an investment program to expand and upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure in Shanghai, local press reported. The initiative also stipulates the development of an “Internet of Things” platform...
AT&T continues to push updates to its mobile network, detailing plans to add spectrum capacity, small cells and 5G technology; thoughts on IoT
Speaking at the Jefferies Technology Conference this week, Scott Mair, SVP for technology and engineering at AT&T, said the carrier was on...
1. ExteNet Systems is buying indoor infrastructure specialist Telecommunication Properties for an undisclosed amount. Telecommunication Properties focuses on fiber-fed distributed antenna systems and small cells for stadiums and class A office buildings. The company operates the DAS in several high-profile venues, including AT&T Stadium...
NICE, France – The concept of a smart city, along with the underlying technology and adoption strategies, were a key topic at TM Forum Live this week. But, as smart cities continue to gain traction, how can the industry gauge maturity and progress?
In an...
IoT projects face a number of technical and business challenges. Connectivity and proving ROI are ranked as the biggest challenges by European IT professionals.
Enterprises face a number of technical and business challenges when it comes to planning and deploying "Internet of Things" projects. A survey...
Ericsson and China Unicom signed an agreement to collaborate on next-generation network technology, including focus on "5G," the "Internet of Things" and cloud. The companies claim the agreement will help accelerate the development of next-generation network standardization and mature network infrastructure in an effort to...
Fail fast in IoT product development
NICE, France – On the final day of the TM Forum Live event, industry attendees and TM Forum officials gathered to round up the key takeaways related to "Internet of Things" topics highlighted during the conference.
Peter Dunmore, VP of...
Fail fast in IoT product development
NICE, France – On the final day of the TM Forum Live event, industry attendees and TM Forum officials gathered to round up the key takeaways related to "Internet of Things" topics highlighted during the conference.
Peter Dunmore, VP of...
IoT projects face a number of technical and business challenges. Connectivity and proving ROI are ranked as the biggest challenges by European IT professionals.
Enterprises face a number of technical and business challenges when it comes to planning and deploying "Internet of Things" projects. A survey...
As BSS/OSS blend, 'mass personalization' is key, Ericsson says
NICE, France – Customer experience is a function of rapid, personalized service offerings, said Ove Anebygd, VP of OSS/BSS for Ericsson, to members of the media during a session at this week's TM Forum Live event.
Digital...
As BSS/OSS blend, 'mass personalization' is key, Ericsson says
NICE, France--Customer experience is a function of rapid, personalized service offerings, Ove Anebygd, VP of OSS/BSS for Ericsson told members of the media during a session at TM Forum Live.
Digital transformation, he said, is a popular...
France-based dedicated "Internet of Things" network provider Sigfox is investing big in the U.S. IoT market with plans to deploy its purpose-built network in 100 cities by the end of the year.
Sigfox currently operates in 18 countries and claims more than 7 million registered...
French dedicated IoT network provider Sigfox is investing big in the U.S IoT market with plans to deploy its purpose-built network in 100 cities by the end of the year.
Sigfox currently operates in 18 countries and has more than 7 million registered devices in...
