Samsung CEO describes vision of 'human-centered' IoT
Samsung Vice Chairman and CEO Oh-Hyun Kwon today announced the Korean technology giant will invest $1.2 billion over the next four years in U.S-based "internet of things"-related research, development and investments.
During an event in Washington, D.C., Kwon laid...
Samsung CEO describes vision of 'human-centered' internet of things
Samsung Vice Chairman and CEO Oh-Hyun Kwon today announced the Korean technology giant will invest $1.2 billion over the next four years in U.S-based internet of things-related research, development and investments.
During an event in Washington D.C.,...
Samsung today announced it will acquire U.S.-based public and private cloud service provider Joyent to supports its "growing lineup of mobile, internet of things and cloud-based software and services," according to the Korean company.
Neither company has revealed any financial details of the acquisition.
Joyent, founded...
Samsung today announced it will acquire U.S.-based public and private cloud service provider Joyent to support its "growing lineup of mobile, 'internet of things' and cloud-based software and services," according to the Korean company.
Neither company has revealed any financial details of the acquisition.
Joyent, founded...
US-based MVNO FreedomPop launched an OTT application in the UK providing access to its unique 'free' service to any customer
FreedomPop continued its push into the U.K. market, launching an over-the-top application designed to expand availability of its unique “free” service offering.
The mobile virtual network...
Virtual reality remains a new mobile technology, but software advances are expected to drive VR into successful markets over time
One of the new “mobile” devices that have received a lot of attention recently is virtual reality: wearing a headset/goggles that provides a display connected...
Samsung Pay is already available in the U.S. and China
Samsung Electronics launched its Samsung Pay mobile payment service in Spain, marking its first national rollout in Europe. The mobile payment service, which is similar to Apple Pay, is already available in South Korea, the United...
Nokia's purchase of Alcatel-Lucent has reduced the number of radio access network equipment makers that supply the major carriers. There are now five major players instead of six. Two are based in Scandinavia, two in China and one in South Korea.
1. Huawei
With $35.3 billion in...
The LoRaWAN network set to initially be available in the city of Daegu
SK Telecom and Samsung plan to deploy a nationwide LoRaWAN network to support "Internet of Things" services.
The companies said the low-power, wide-area network will be deployed using the 900 MHz band. SK...
The LoRaWAN network will be initially available in the city of Daegu
South Korean telecoms operator SK Telecom and compatriot firm Samsung will deploy a nationwide LoRaWAN network for the provision of Internet of Things (IoT) services.
The two companies said the low power wide area...
Chinese ICT services provider Huawei confirmed it has filed a patent infringement suit against Korean company Samsung relating to technology used in its smartphones.
Huawei said the lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and the Shenzhen...
Samsung and Tele2 will both deploy LoRa-based IoT networks, showing LoRa's increasing popularity. Or is it simply LPWAN gaining momentum?
LoRa is gaining traction in the market as new LoRa-based IoT networks are starting to get deployed. Samsung Electronics and SK Telecom have partnered for...
IPhone and beyond: AT&T expands BOGO to most high-end phones
1. Summertime can be slow for smartphone upgrades, and AT&T Mobility is hoping for a springtime surge before summer sets in. The carrier is expanding its buy-one-get-one-free offer to several new smartphones, including more Samsung...
IoT security spending is set to increase by nearly 30% this year. Cybersecurity startups to benefit from surge in investment as funding is expected to soar.
"Internet of Things" security spending is currently a relatively small market, but analyst firm Gartner estimates worldwide spending on...
IoT security spending is set to increase by nearly 30% this year. Cybersecurity startups to benefit from surge in investment as funding is expected to soar.
"Internet of Things" security spending is currently a relatively small market, but analyst firm Gartner estimates worldwide spending on...
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Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the...
5G is 'the next frontier' in innovation
In a new report comparing company innovation, Thomson Reuters named the top 10 telecom innovators of 2015, with Samsung earning the top spot. Other members of the most innovative list included Huawei, LG, State Grid China, ZTE, Qualcomm, Ericsson,...
Sprint offering free year of Amazon Prime service on 40 GB data plans, continuing previous promotional activity with online retail giant
Sprint continues to dangle Amazon.com’s Prime membership in front of consumers, announcing a new combination tied to the carrier’s 40-gigabyte data plan.
Sprint said beginning...
MVNO Republic Wireless said it plans to add 7 GSM-based smartphones in July, to go along with plans for a GSM-based cellular partner
Wi-Fi-first mobile virtual network operator Republic Wireless continues to bolster its service offering, announcing plans to add new smartphones to its device...
The lack of IIoT security investments could put UK manufacturers at risk from cyberthreats
A majority of U.K. manufacturers (62%) have plans to increase their investments in Internet-connected capital equipment in the next five years as they transition to "industry 4.0." However, investment plans in industrial...
The lack of IIot security investments could put UK manufacturers at risk from cyber threats.
A majority of UK manufacturers, 62 percent, have plans to increase their investments in internet-connected capital equipment in the next five years as they transition to industry 4.0. However, investment plans...
Verizon strike update
1. Verizon has cancelled medical coverage for the thousands of employees who have been on strike for more than two weeks now. The company told the union last week that the employees' healthcare coverage would stop at the end of April if...
Galaxy S7 boosts sales and profits
The world's largest smartphone maker reported healthy increases in both revenue and profit this week, thanks in part to its newest flagship the Galaxy S7. Samsung said that during the first quarter of the year revenue was up 5.7%...
Chinese ICT giant Huawei, looking to boost its smartphone market share compared to competitors Apple and Samsung, is reportedly looking to raise $2 billion through a 10-year bond issue.
The Wall Street Journal, citing "people familiar with the matter," reported the deal could close as...
