Deutsche Telekom is taking the "Internet of Things" to the cloud, solving what I believe is a key challenge to more widespread adoption. We’ve all seen the huge prediction for IoT usage over the next five years; but what you don’t see very often...
In 2013, according to IDC, the digital universe contained 4.4 zettabytes of data. By 2020, that figure will surge to 44 zettabytes. This 10x jump in data is the result of the explosion of mobile devices, cloud services and the millions of sensors and...
5G network slicing work to use network virtualization, hyperscale data center
SK Telecom and Ericsson plan to tap virtualized network software to support “network slicing” technology in the core of the telecom operator’s “5G” network plans.
The two firms said the memorandum of understanding covers work...
Connected cars require interoperability to be truly connected
As the goal for car-to-x functionality becomes closer to reality in the world of connected cars, the issue of interoperability plays a big role. Most automotive OEMs are working on interoperability at some level, but the communication...
Nokia/KT to develop LTE-M field trial in Q4
South Korean telecom operator KT has set up the country's first "Internet of Things" lab in association with Nokia Networks. The new lab will provide IoT-related technical expertise and knowledge to small and medium-sized partner companies to lay...
Earlier this year, Geotab announced the launch of its marketplace tool and has recently added more layers of options for users to customize their telematics experience. The program is not aimed at the end-user customers of telematics, but Geotab’s customers – fleet management companies...
I had the opportunity to attend Harman’s Technology Day late last week, with Budii the autonomous car as the event's centerpiece.
The concept car program is led by Rinspeed, with Harman partnering as one of the participants. Unfortunately I didn’t get to go...
The Internet of Things (IoT) holds a great deal of promise for the future on many levels. With projections for anywhere from 20 billion to 100 billion connected things by the year 2020, there is a great deal of revenue at stake over the...
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This week Chris Hare with guest Steven Collier, aka SmartGridMan, Director Smart Grid Strategies at Milsoft Utility Solutions.
Most of the focus so far in this series has been the consumer view of IOT, this week we review how the energy/utility industry has to change fast based...
The telco confirmed it aims to launch 5G technology in 2020
SHANGHAI – Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo expects to reach 15 million subscribers for its "dmarket" service by the end of its fiscal year 2015, the company’s president and CEO Kaoru Kato told reporters...
The mobile Internet presents a new wave of opportunities and challenges to the wireless industry. Dan Hesse, previous CEO of Sprint, shared his thoughts on the changing wireless industry and the mobile Internet in a Forbes article out today. I think his discussion of five...
The new IoT tech will allow companies to monitor real-time operational data
Japanese telecoms operator NTT DoCoMo and GE Energy Japan Co. have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a business alliance to provide a new "Internet of Things" solution. The partnership will combine...
Without a doubt, wireless data network devices and applications are growing rapidly. Heavy hitters like Cisco and Ericsson predict there will be 50 billion devices connected by 2020, quite a jump from 14 billion devices in 2013. Of the connected devices, Gartner estimates that...
Today we speak with Ian Ferguson, VP of segment marketing at ARM, which is known for the hardware in most of our "Internet of Things" and wireless device, though their involvement and ecosystem includes much more than that. Ferguson talks about examples of projects...
Industry watchers warn that data should be taken with a grain of salt
After selling out on its initial release, it looks like sales of the much-hyped Apple Watch have dropped off significantly, according to new research from a market analysis company.
California-based Slice Intelligence reports...
Airbiquity recently held a webinar to discuss findings from a Nielsen and SBD study that looked at the implications of infotainment solutions to auto buyers. In other words: Does infotainment actually drive customer loyalty?
Automotive OEMs are working to pack more and more infotainment features into...
Adam Smith is a 15-year veteran of working with radio frequency aspects of wireless testing and has
been with test company LitePoint since 2012. He recently took over as director of marketing for LitePoint, and spoke to RCR Wireless News about his perspective on a number...
Hoffmann-Krippner is working with Guttersberg Consulting to bring its SensoFoil sensing technology to the connected car market. The technology is designed to allow the driver's touch on the steering wheel to be "sensed" and ultimately alert the driver and/or the vehicle itself to take...
As the “Internet of Things” grows, mobile phones are becoming personal controllers that connect consumers through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ZigBee and other personal area networks to home control – cameras, smart watches, glasses, fitness trackers and even smart clothing. Because of that connection, the volume...
Sierra Wireless announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MobiquiThings in a move to expand its presence in the European market. The acquisition is expected to be completed by August.
Although Sierra Wireless is a well-known name in the world of embedded...
German-based Dekra, which specializes in safety and certification, has acquired Spanish testing company AT4 Wireless to boost its offerings for "Internet of Things" testing.
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. AT4 has labs in the U.S., Spain, Chile and Taiwan and nearly 300 employees;...
Interoperability and making the most of big data analytics are key to realizing full economic potential of IoT
According to a new report from research firm McKinsey Global Institute, the economic value of the "Internet of Things" could be worth between $3.9 trillion and $11.1...
Aeris has announced a new addition to its existing portfolio of machine-to-machine/"Internet of Things" services; AerVoyance – an analytics solution provided from the cloud to help customers manage their connected device programs in a more efficient way.
Aeris collects information from nearly 1 billion IoT events per...
Redknee said the $42.5M deal will bolster real-time monetization, subscriber management
Toronto-based billing software provider Redknee Solutions said it plans to acquire privately held Orga Systems for approximately $42.5 million in a move to bolster its real-time monetization and subscriber management offerings targeting the growing...
