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Microsoft joins The Linux Foundation in coup for open source community

Computing giant Microsoft joins open source software focused group The Linux Foundation as ‘Platinum’ member, with board representation. The Linux Foundation recently scored a significant new member in Microsoft, which joined the open source-focused organization as a “Platinum” member. The coup was announced...

Microsoft event recap: VR for all, expensive computers for few

Microsoft wants "3D for everyone," shows off HoloLens Microsoft set the bar during its Windows 10 “Creators Update” keynote yesterday, just a day before Apple’s highly anticipated Mac event. The company known for its iconic Windows operating system defined its vision going forward, announcing products...

Microsoft event recap: VR for all, expensive computers for few

Microsoft wants "3-D for everyone," shows off HoloLens Microsoft set the barre during its Windows 10 “Creators Update” keynote yesterday, just a day before Apple’s highly anticipated Mac event. The company known for its iconic Windows operating system defined its vision going forward, announcing products...

Microsoft launches security program for Azure IoT

Microsoft presented updates to its cloud-based Internet of Things suite, Microsoft Azure IoT, including a security program. Internet of Things (IoT) devices are under increased scrutiny following massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in the past few weeks, including one which took down Netflix,...

Microsoft Azure provides Heineken computing power for global promotions

Heineken launched a global marketing campaign, partnering with the Bond franchise and using Microsoft Azure for "technically demanding" promotions, including one for the UEFA Champions League that required low latency and support for over one million users, according to a case study provided by...

Microsoft Azure provides Heineken computing power for global promotions

Heineken launched a global marketing campaign, partnering with the Bond franchise and using Microsoft Azure for "technically demanding" promotions, including one for the UEFA Champions League that required low latency and support for over one million users, according to a case study provided by...

Microsoft: Carriers need to embrace digital transformation

Microsoft said digital strategies are key for the survival of telecom operators BERLIN – Telecom operators should think in a different way in order to launch digital transformation strategies, Bob de Haven, GM of worldwide communications and media at Microsoft, said during the Amdocs Experience 2017...

SoftBank plans to invest $4.5B in Korean IT sector

SoftBank plans to invest in the IoT and AI Japanese telecommunications giant SoftBank aims to invest 5 trillion won ($4.5 billion) in South Korea’s information technology sector, including areas such as "internet of things" and artificial intelligence, as well as mobile and smart robotics, over the next decade,...

Ingenu deploys LPWA IoT network in South Africa

U.S.-based Ingenu has deployed a LPWA IoT network in South Africa, and announced a new smart city platform. Ingenu announced the deployment of a Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) Internet of Things (IoT) network using the company’s proprietary Random Phase Multiple Access (RPMA) technology in...

5G deployment worth $127 billion per year to EU countries

A new European Commission-supported study details the expected costs and benefits of 5G deployment in the European Union’s 28 member states. The cost of 5G deployment in the European Union’s (EU) 28 member states could reach €56 billion ($63 billion) in 2020, according to a...

#TBT: Sprint does not need more spectrum; AT&T to buy Vanguard Cellular … this week in 1998

Sprint broke with the wireless industry in stating it did not need more spectrum for 3G services, while AT&T moved to acquire Vanguard Cellular … 18 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives...

Hacked IoT devices behind largest DDoS attack to date

An army of hacked IoT devices was used to conduct the two largest DDoS attacks to date. Security experts have warned time and again that hacked IoT devices could cause serious security damage. Now might be a good time for IoT device makers and IT departments...

#TBT: Sprint gets new alias; Chicago hosts prepaid battle … this week in 1996

On the cusp of its service launch, Sprint gains new brand, while Chicago sees rash of new prepaid entrants … 20 years ago this week Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines...

IoTS World Congress keynotes include GE, Intel, Microsoft, MIT, Red Hat, Schneider and the World Economic Forum

The factory of the future, artificial intelligence and security in industrial cloud hosting among key IoTS World Congress topics The new edition of the Internet of Things Solutions World Congress (IoTSWC) will gather once again the world’s leading industrial internet experts in Fira de Barcelona...

Microsoft unveils Nokia 216, potential swan song to iconic brand name

When Microsoft bought Nokia in 2014, it brought a dying captain onto a burning ship (or should we say, platform.) Nokia, once the leader in mobile phone sales, was on a downward spiral into irrelevance only helped out by its unflinching loyalty to Microsoft's...

Microsoft unveils Nokia 216, potential swan song to iconic brand name

When Microsoft bought Nokia in 2014, it brought a dying captain onto a burning ship (or should we say, platform.) Nokia, once the leader in mobile phone sales, was on a downward spiral into irrelevance only helped out by its unflinching loyalty to Microsoft's...

Reality Check: Digital high performers in tech industry are scarce

Only 9% of 55 companies are “digital high performers,” according to data from Accenture, with Apple, Citrix, Huawei, Microsoft and Salesforce.com noted The high-tech industry should be a leader in understanding the needs for, and deriving benefits from, a complete digital transformation. But new evidence...

Microsoft adds cloud regions in the U.K. to bolster enterprise services

Major cloud customers include the U.K.'s Ministry of Defense and Aston Martin Microsoft has expanded its cloud offerings with the addition of Azure and Office 365 to data center locations in the United Kingdom. The rollout comes with major wins with major players including the...

Safety core to Volvo-Autoliv autonomous driving joint venture

By setting up a joint venture, Volvo and Autoliv aim to become world leaders in autonomous driving software solutions for OEMs. Premium car manufacturer Volvo and car safety systems specialist Autoliv announced on Tuesday both companies are teaming up to develop and distribute autonomous driving...

Top 10 industrial IoT cloud providers

In our article, Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages, we defined cloud computing and discussed some of the benefits and challenges that come with transitioning from local servers to the cloud. We also took a look at the top 5 industrial IoT companies, excluding...

Top 10 industrial IoT cloud providers

In our article, Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages, we defined cloud computing and discussed some of the benefits and challenges that come with transitioning from local servers to the cloud. We also took a look at the top 5 industrial IoT companies, excluding...

Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages

Tech companies have been storing data and running programs on local hard drives for decades. But cloud computing, a less expensive, more scalable way of storing and analyzing data, has taken center stage in recent years. It is a key element providing the necessary platform...

Cloud computing 101: Advantages and disadvantages

Tech companies have been storing data and running programs on local hard drives for decades. But cloud computing, a less expensive, more scalable way of storing and analyzing data, has taken center stage in recent years. It is a key element providing the necessary platform...

Sigfox adds Colombia to its global IoT network

Following the launch of its global IoT network in Columbia, Sigfox claims to cover 57 percent of Latin America’s territory. Sigfox’s international expansion shows no signs of slowing down. The IoT operator has now announced the launch of its global IoT network in Columbia, together with...