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Mesh networks support smart lighting

When outdoor lighting giant Schréder decided to launch a smart lighting division, the company didn't choose a low-power wide area network technology. Instead, Schréder's Owlet Nightshift went with Zigbee, a protocol typically used for smart home applications. Zigbee is a shorter range technology, but...

VMware, Samsung join forces to launch combined IoT offering

VMware and Samsung Electronics have announced a collaboration agreement in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. Under the terms of the agreement, both firms said they will collaborate to expand end-to-end IoT solutions for industrial and enterprise customers.

VMware, Samsung join forces to launch combined IoT offering

The new solution combines Samsung Artik Smart IoT platform with VMware’s Pulse IoT center VMware and Samsung Electronics have announced a collaboration agreement in the Internet of Things (IoT) space. Under the terms of the agreement, both firms said they will collaborate to expand end-to-end IoT...

Verizon tests multi-vendor 5G with Cisco, Samsung

Latest Verizon trial is part of 5G fixed wireless access plans Continuing its testing of fixed wireless access 5G in diverse deployment scenarios, Verizon this week shared details of a multi-vendor trial network launched in Ann Arbor, Mich., with vendors Cisco and Samsung. Verizon plans to...

Voice-controlled networks could find a home with SMBs

Hardware and software developers know that IoT for the enterprise doesn't just mean industrial solutions, because many enterprises look more like homes than factories. Almost half the private sector output in the U.S. is produced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and more than...

Samsung enters autonomous vehicle race

Samsung has been cleared to test a self-driving car on the roads of Korea, according to The Korea Herald. The world's largest smartphone maker joins about 20 other companies that have already won this privilege in South Korea, including Hyundai, which will make the...

Kagan: My take on the Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is evolutionary, not revolutionary. It is a better smartphone than previous versions in a few ways, but it is not a home run. The screen is bigger and better. Bixby, their new AI, which I’ve been waiting to try is...

#TBT: Profiling the cellular users of 1996; 100 million pagers expected by 2006; CDMA is on the way … 17 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 from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Everybody loves an...

Learn how Reliance Jio built a 4G LTE network and digitally transformed India in 170 days

A greenfield, data-centric operator model transformed LTE in India Jio, the latest entrant into the Indian mobile carrier market, employed a data-centric, sole vendor partnership to bring to life an all-LTE network covering the entire subcontinent. Since launching less than six months ago, Jio has...

Samsung IoT developer program gets new partner in Dallas-based Mobiliya

The new membership is set to allow Mobiliya to focus on offering IoT solutions for a growing number of verticals. Dallas-based software engineering company Mobiliya recently joined the Samsung Artik partner program, which focuses on creating an ecosystem for internet of things developers....

Samsung: Network of connected devices to build the future of mobility and IoT

Samsung uses Galaxy S8 device launch event to highlight greater connectivity and IoT support. NEW YORK – The vision of "mobile" being only a cellphone is narrow, stated Samsung Mobile Chief DJ Koh during his presentation at the company's Unpacked 2017 event held this...

T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T unleash network enhancements with latest Samsung S8

Carrier aggregation, 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, LTE-U, HPUE and 5G are just some of the support technologies claimed by T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T. Samsung’s launch of its latest Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphone models is sure to have an impact on the device...

Samsung DeX enhances enterprise focus for Galaxy S8 smartphone

NEW YORK – Samsung is looking to step further into the enterprise environment with its Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones. At its Unpacked 2017 event, held in New York City on March 29, Samsung announced its DeX platform, which is designed to transform the...

#TBT: Sprint, T-Mobile battle for No. 3; Apple, Samsung partner on iPhone? … this week in 2015

Sprint and T-Mobile US were engulfed in a size battle, while reports indicated Apple and Samsung were partnering on iPhone models … 2 years ago this week. Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to...

Kagan: Samsung Bixby brings AI to Galaxy S8

After the Galaxy Note 7 battery disaster several months ago, Samsung teased us with their upcoming AI services. Last week Samsung introduced Bixby, which is their new AI service. It is similar to Apple Siri, Google Now and Microsoft Cortana. It is on the...

IoT startup Evrythng secures nearly $25 million in financing

The funding round was led by U.S. investor Sway Ventures. London-based internet of things company Evrythng said it raised $24.8 million in a Series B funding round led by San Francisco-based investor Sway Ventures, with additional funding from Toronto-based Generation Ventures and U.K.-based...

3GPP set to approve early 5G spec, accept work under 5G label

Signals Research Group’s Michael Thelander reports significant 5G standards, label work from ongoing 3GPP Plenary in Croatia. Technical and specifications work on what is to be “5G” network technology continues this week as the Third Generation Partnership Project is holding a plenary...

Device trade-in market remains Apple driven; emerging countries show potential

The Apple iPhone release cycle remains a driver of the domestic device trade-in market, but Hyla Mobile sees growing opportunities in emerging markets. On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Hyla Mobile on the device trade-in market, what it sees...

Embedded processor update

Embedded semiconductors now account for 10% of the overall microprocessor market, according to IC Insights. The firm estimates the size of the global market for microprocessors at $66.6 billion, meaning the market for embedded processors is worth about $6 billion. Roughly one-third of embedded...

Kagan: Samsung problems are opportunity for competitors

Samsung keeps shooting itself in the foot. Between their burning Galaxy smartphones a few months ago, their washer and dryer problems and today’s pending bribery scandal, Samsung is under extraordinary and increasing pressure that could likely impact anything with the Samsung brand. This crisis...

MWC 2017: 5G equipment goes public

With "5G" customer trials and testing underway, network and customer equipment is starting to emerge into larger-scale production. Vendors took the opportunity of Mobile World Congress to showcase some of the first prestandards 5G hardware. According to data recently released by Viavi Solutions, more than two...

5G fixed wireless technology

Many operators are seeing fixed wireless access as the likely first phase of “5G” deployments as the technology can help solve the last mile problem with fiber-to-the-home and fiber-to-the-premise deployments, while incorporating future 5G air interfaces, spectrum, radios and antenna systems into existing networks. The...

Verizon 5G trials set to begin in April, hit 11 markets by mid-year

Verizon 5G plans to focus on fixed wireless internet, VoIP services using millimeter wave spectrum and routing through a virtualized core. Verizon Communications is looking to begin fixed wireless “5G” trials in April across a handful of U.S. cities as it continues to progress its...

AT&T accelerates IoT network rollout

AT&T said it is seeing "real momentum for LTE-M" and will roll out the low power wide-area network technology nationwide during the second quarter of this year. The announcement follows a successful trial of an IoT network in Norther California that uses LTE-M. AT&T...