It’s the time of year when we reflect and prognosticate. 2013 was a fantastic year for the “Internet of things,” and 2014 will be better. What’s hot and what’s not for IoT in 2014:
In 2014, the connected car model will move closer towards making removable, replaceable modules – subscriber identification modules – a reality. This technology will enable each
Wireless data will continue to grow at exponential rates, as will mobile data revenues (obviously): Atlantic-ACM forecasts that postpaid wireless data revenue will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.5% over the next five years.
As companies everywhere begin to re-examine their business processes, decision-makers need to consider the many benefits that machine-to-machine technology can bring to the table.
Welcome to our weekly wrap-up of everything in the world of telecom software. There's no real common thread in the week's news, but there's definitely a sense of gearing up for 2014 with new acquisitions, new software deployments and new partnerships.
Redknee landed an impressive $10...
Carriers and tower companies are expected to invest $34-$35 billion per year in wireless infrastructure through 2017, and that investment will create alomst 1.5 million new jobs. Those numbers come from a report commissioned by PCIA The Wireless Infrastructure Association, authored by a former...
ABI Research released two reports this week that paint a picture of rising interest in connected vehicles, as the Connected Car Expo at the Los Angeles Auto show gives a glimpse into the future.
One primary area of interest is taking human error out of...
Faster device launches, reduced device install times and cross-platform compatibility are a few of the benefits mobile operators and device manufacturers can experience when incorporating the mobile broadband interface model
Security continues to be a hot topic in all areas of technology, including machine-to-machine applications. While most analysts agree that the current security risk is relatively low, the consensus
“M2M is a worldwide opportunity.” So says Steve Brumer, partner at 151 Advisors during his interview with Limor Schafman of the U2U Connect show on RCRTV.
Brumer goes on to provide an in-depth look at how companies need to remove blinders, think creatively...
Sierra Wireless is gaining a foothold in the Korean machine-to-machine market, with the recently announced acquisition of AnyData Corp.'s M2M assets.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is expected to close by the end of this month. AnyData's M2M embedded module and...
The machine-to-machine market in Brazil looks set to enter a high-growth phase as a result of recent regulatory activity. A history of protectionist telecoms policies and recent
John Deere is counting on broadband spectrum as a fundamental element to the development of its products and services. Mark Lewellen joined John Deere just over a year ago as manager of spectrum advocacy. In talking with RCR TV-U2U Connect Show Host, Limor...
Telecom operators around the world are using analytics tools for two major reasons: to become more efficient in their operations; and using analytics in order to manage the cost element and to grow revenue, which is the most exciting part of it. This has...
AT&T, Cisco and Intel are all part of a broad new IoT partnership announced today by GE. IoT, or the Internet of Things, refers to the emerging capability to connect machines and devices to the Internet. This enables equipment to be remotely controlled by...
It goes by many names. “The industrial Internet.” “The Internet of things.” “Machine-to-machine,” or M2M for our purposes. And as amusing as the name game may be, the innovative and transformative power
Machine-to-machine is often portrayed as a nascent industry sector. However, operators are already generating strong revenue in this sector, amounting to $10 billion worldwide in 2013, and
Cisco has packed 4 billion transistors onto a single chip in an effort to create the world's most scalable and programable network processor. The company says it is targeting the Internet of Everything (IoE) with its nPower X1, which it calls "the first generation...
In his interview with Limor Schafman of U2U Connect, "Fleet Management Transformed with the Latest in M2M," Roger Sanford, Chief Marketing Office of Apptricity, describes M2M as a derma layer that surrounds all things and pervades all industries. He says it is an inevitable...
Qualcomm has dominated the market for smartphone applications processors, and now it wants to lead the way in creating chipsets and software for devices that can connect to your phone. "There are a lot of devices out there that are really dumb devices...
It takes the right combination of hardware, software, networks and services to monitor a loved one with Alzheimer’s, track mobile workers, pinpoint an offender’s whereabouts, maintain visibility of
Is there money to be made in M2M? Clearly the answer is a resounding yes, given the dedicated corporate departments, products and solutions, business models and partnerships that carriers are committing to this space. Christian Solomine, GM of Digital Services for the...
Recently, the wireless industry has found that the use of unlicensed spectrum and TV white space are promising areas of research. It’s becoming widely talked about and experts have begun to focus on
Novatel Wireless, Inc. reported revenue up 6% and progress toward profitability, driven by machine-to-machine and mobile computing demand.
The company's revenues for the second quarter were $91.1 million, up from $85.9 million a year ago. Net loss was $7.9 million, less than the $9.1 million...
