BROWSING: M2M

2016 Predictions: 5 predictions – and challenges – for the IoT in 2016

John Horn, CEO at Ingenu, provides his predictions for the IoT space in 2016 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. Looking around at...

2016 Predictions: Vodafone expects big things from M2M

Vodafone predicts M2M set to continue evolution in 2016 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,...

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,...

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...

Reader Forum: Key big data use cases for telcos

With the rampant adoption of smartphones and growth in mobile Internet, communications service providers have access to unprecedented amounts of data, including customer profiles, device data, network data, customer usage patterns, location data, apps downloaded, clickstream data and so forth. CSPs are sitting on...

Saudi Telecom deploys NFV-based M2M platform

Affirmed Networks supplied virtual evolved packet core In what the communications service provider billed as a strategic move, Saudi Telecom Co. deployed a virtual evolved packet core specific to machine-to-machine services. The vEPC was provided by Affirmed Networks and enables Saudi Telecom to provide real-time service...

Reader Forum: Why mobile operators must leverage new models to profit from IoT and M2M

If there’s one thing that is constant in the mobile industry, it’s the lofty predictions that come with the emergence of new services. Perhaps no other offerings are stirring more intrigue than those born from the “Internet of Things” and machine-to-machine services. Industry heavyweights like...

China IoT services on track to outpace all countries

China IoT services revenue will outpace all countries by 2020 to $41 Billion - ABI Research In this week's episode of IoT Innovation, Jeff Mucci from RCR Wireless News and Sanjay Khatri, Sr. Director of Product Marketing for Jasper, discuss recent China IoT news and events...

AT&T NumberSync plan looks to bridge multidevice integration

AT&T NumberSync platform taps IMS core to sync phone number across multiple devices AT&T is set to tackle multidevice integration with its NumberSync service that it said will use network technology to sync a single phone number across multiple mobile devices. AT&T said the platform taps...

#TBT: T-Mobile and Sprint partner on M2M; Huawei doubles NA workforce … this week in 2009

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel...

EMEA: Vodafone M2M Barometer – high or low?

Vodafone recently released its third annual M2M Barometer report, developed in conjunction with Circle Research to better understand how businesses are utilizing machine-to-machine and "Internet of Things" technology. In order to get at these answers, 650 business and IT executives around the world were surveyed. In...

RCRtv Weekly Recap: NWSA, NI Week, ItsOn, GigTank

In case you missed the latest episodes of RCRtv, our weekly recap is bringing you insight on topics and guests featured on RCRtv’s weekly programing. August 7th was the series premiere of RCRtv’s newest edition, Wi-Fi NOW with host Claus Hetting. Wi-Fi NOW focuses on public...

M2M, IoT crossover–real or imagined? – IoT Innovation: Episode 10

IoT Innovation is brought to you by Anritsu. Download the free white paper: Understanding 5G. Watch the latest episode of IoT Innovation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYl1Rdn8Lrc This week IoT Innovation host Chris Hare is joined by James Brehm of James Brehm & Associates, based in San Antonio, Texas. James and Chris talk about how the...

Is network security the biggest challenge to IoT?

IoT is a hot topic at National Instruments' ongoing NI Week AUSTIN, Texas – National Instruments kicked off its annual NI Week on Aug. 3, and among the first round of presentations was a forward-looking panel discussion about the future of the "Internet of Things." Moderated...

EMEA: Deutsche Telekom cloud of things

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...

Did T-Mobile US jump Sprint for No. 3?

T-Mobile US said it added 2.1M net adds during Q2, setting the bar for rivals and staking its claim for No. 3 ahead of Sprint T-Mobile US set the bar for second-quarter results announcing it added nearly 2.1 million connections to its network during the...

EMEA: Sierra Wireless expands in Europe with MobiquiThings acquisition

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...

EMEA: IoT analytics in the cloud

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...

Reader Forum: Technology’s safety role in the car of tomorrow

Today’s vehicles are viewed by many as the next frontier for mobile devices and Internet connectivity. In fact, we already see automakers adding Wi-Fi hot spots and LTE capabilities to new vehicles. Industry forecasts from ABI Research estimate there will be 210 million connected...

Analyst Angle: Intelligent buildings and the Internet of Things

Intelligent buildings are a unique segment in the “Internet of Things,” an industry that has several different types of use cases for connected technology. For example, energy management and how demand response work in a building. Security is another area, such as video surveillance...

Reader Forum: VAS 2.0 – monetizing the 4th wave in mobile networks

The role of mobile phones today has evolved beyond a general-purpose communications tool to become an extension of a user’s persona and everyday routine. New revenue opportunities for mobile operators will only increase as customers want and expect more services from their phones –...

Reader Forum: Spurring IoT growth with on-demand connectivity

Our world is exploding with new connected devices designed to simplify and improve modern living – connected cars, smart homes, wearables and even objects like toothbrushes and umbrellas. The rise of the “Internet of Things” – smart objects and machines connected and controlled via...

#TBT: Sprint scores a billion; Leap commits to Apple iPhone … 3 year ago this week

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Sprint Nextel...

Analyst Angle: Cracking the sales code in the connected home market

The connected home market is witnessing growth that is targeting the mass market. Security and alarm monitoring are the solutions that historically drove demand in this segment; however that is starting to slowly change. Leading the way is energy management. Companies, such as Nest...