BROWSING: IoT

2016 Predictions: M2M and IoT to transform operations

Operations to be impacted by M2M and IoT deployments Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. M2M will move out of the back office Previously,...

Reality Check: 5 big stories to watch at CES 2016

Breaking down top trends expected from CES 2016 During the past several months, Accenture has done extensive research and engaged with a broad range of clients to identify the big stories to watch at the fast-approaching 2016 Consumer Electronics Show. Based on this we expect...

2016 Predictions: Digital transformation to impact IT plans

IT plans in 2016 set for challenge from digital transformation Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. CIOs and other tech leaders will...

AT&T expected to announce smart cities initiative

AT&T reportedly plans to announce a major smart cities initiative at CES 2016. The company is expected to use the huge consumer electronics trade show to share the names of the cities it is working with and to promote its solutions for other cities....

Huawei, Saudi Telecom demonstrate ‘4.5G’ technology

Huawei '4.5G' tests with STC, Zain both clear 1 Gbps Chinese ICT solutions provider Huawei together with Saudi Telecom Company claimed to have successfully demonstrated its so-called "4.5G" technology achieving network throughput speeds in excess of 1.59 gigabits per second. “This exceptional milestone will have...

Samsung targets healthcare with new chip

Half of all smartphone owners believe internal sensors will update us on our well-being within 3 years, according to Ericsson’s Consumer Trends Report. But until now, those health sensors have not been able to process the information they collect from their human hosts. Sensors...

China Mobile and Ericsson partner on 5G, Internet of Things

Swedish vendor Ericsson and China Mobile Research Institute signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on "5G" research and development as well as "Internet of Things" technology. China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator by number of subscribers, is accelerating investments in both LTE rollouts...

Reader Forum: IoT and the automotive industry

The automotive industry is being transformed by the “Internet of Things.” Having cars connected to the Internet is changing the way people drive, order and service their cars and how passengers enjoy the ride. But IoT features aren’t a new idea for commercial fleet vehicles....

Funding trends for IoT big data analytics

As the "Internet of Things" gains momentum, expecting to be fueled and enabled by big data analytics, investors and companies are seeking to expand their holdings across these areas. Kylie Wansink, senior analyst for global markets at analyst firm BuddeCom, said in a research note...

Reality Check: The future of the savvy field technician

At the next football game at your local high school, look around at the students sitting in the stands. They’re all unique in their own way, but one thing is consistent: nearly all of them have some sort of wireless, mobile device in their...

Test and Measurement: Industry agrees on standards for LPWA IoT

The 3rd Generation Partnership Project accepted specifications developed by industry players for low-power wide area network development, expected to be a major piece of the "Internet of Things" in terms of devices that send small amounts of data, require a long battery life and may...

Predictions for 2016: LTE-A, LTE-U, 5G and IoT

As RCR Wireless News prepared for its 2016 Analyst Predictions Day, the editorial team met with analyst Roger Entner of Recon Analytics and Chris Pearson of 4G Americas to hear their forecasts for the year ahead. The conversation was part of RCR Wireless News'...

IoT LTE, GSM, unlicensed networks and security

Orange, Ericsson, Sequans, LoRa and publicly traded Silver Spring Networks launch of Starfish makes waves in the "Internet of Things" space this week on IoT Innovation, sponsored by Anritsu and Telecomcareers. IoT Security - Do we really understand how vulnerable IoT is to hackers? Watch Rupert Baines, CEO...

AT&T Internet of Things outlook for 2016

AT&T's "Internet of Things" initiatives in 2016 are set to include a focus on sensing and tracking, wearables, connected health and smarter cities. Igal Elbaz, VP of ecosystem and innovation for AT&T Services, discussed AT&T Internet of Things outlook for 2016 in a Dec. 9...

IEEE Globecom takes on IoT, 5G and more

SAN DIEGO – As Internet connections expand from people to objects with the "Internet of Things," and next-generation "5G" mobile network technology takes shape, the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers this week drew together industry and academia at its annual Globecom event. Event chairman...

Editorial Webinar: 2016 Predictions – VoLTE, VoWiFi, 5G, IOT, Hiring Trends and more

RCR Wireless News talks with experts across the mobile ecosystem on key trends for the upcoming year, including the impact of new architectures and emerging technologies on networks and the telecom business. Topics to be covered include assessments of the status and importance of...

IP networks, cloud, BSS/OSS, IPTV, IoT key to Ericsson future strategy

Establishing leadership positions in IP networks, cloud, BSS/OSS, TV & media and IoT industry and society are central to Ericsson's overall strategy, according to Rima Qureshi, chief strategy officer for Ericsson, who provided Jeff Mucci from RCR Wireless News with an update on Ericsson's 2015...

AT&T pushing Internet of Things, connected car

US-based carrier AT&T is one of the leading global service providers when it comes to embracing the transformative and business opportunities associated with the Internet of Things. Mike Troiano, VP of Industrial IOT, called the company's investment around the Internet of Things "one of the most...

Reader Forum: Trusting connected cars and smart cities

The promise of a smart cars connected to smart cities is certainly exciting – traffic lights that respond to real-time fluctuations in road congestion, streamlined navigation, time and cost savings, enriched services, new business opportunities plus overall conveniences that simplify our lives. But, it’s...

Wireless business models need to change with IoT, 5G

The Atlanta-based Wireless Technology Forum hosted an annual analyst event; the topic this year was the state of the wireless industry with an emphasis on how business models will need to evolve to support innovative new technologies like the "Internet of Things" and "5G." RCR...

IEEE IoT standards; Orange, Verizon blaze IoT LTE trails

Are IoT standards keeping up with IoT innovation?  IEEE IoT standards body is hard at work to deliver IoT P2413 interoperability standards framework by 2017 Watch IoT Innovation interview with Oleg Logvinov - Chair of the IEEE P2413 working group, IEEE Internet Initiative. He is also director, special assignments,...

Telus launching IoT platform with Affirmed Networks

With an eye on scaling its "Internet of Things" service offerings, Canadian provider Telus partnered with Affirmed Networks to deploy a cloud-based platform optimized for IoT workloads. Specifically, Affirmed Networks will provide Telus with its Mobile Content Cloud solution, which works with 2G, 3G and...

Sprint and T-Mobile battle continues; IoT tips

Topics for this week's Carrier Wrap include dissecting the ongoing Sprint and T-Mobile battle, and tips for IoT On this week's "Carrier Wrap," RCR Wireless News Editor-in-Chief Dan Meyer and Managing Editor Sean Kinney dig into the ongoing marketing battle between Sprint and T-Mobile US...

Internet of Things devices get Verizon LTE coverage

As the "Internet of Things" continues to develop, with industrial applications leading the way, new chipsets are set to allow IoT devices to connect to the Verizon LTE network. The chipsets developed to support IoT connections to the Verizon Wireless LTE network were developed by...