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Powering manufacturing operations with next-generation industrial connectivity

In today’s business and technology landscape, organizations across industries are being challenged to reimagine their manufacturing and supply chain operations, differentiated product and service offerings and customer experiences to drive innovation, reduce time to market and improve efficiency and productivity. These capabilities disrupt traditional...

How fiber broadband is revolutionizing agriculture (Reader Forum)

Think of a cutting-edge, high-tech environment. You’re probably not thinking of a farm, are you? Yet, in the flourishing landscapes of New Zealand, a cherry farm is leading the charge in embracing smart farming and Industry 4.0 applications to improve productivity, costs, safety and...

Verizon, Monarch Tractor partnership supports sustainable farming

Verizon and Monarch will connect autonomous tractors using the carrier's network, even in remote agricultural landscapes Verizon Business this week announced that it’s working with Monarch Tractor, the creator of the MK-V, the world’s first fully electric, autonomous tractor to support more sustainable farming practices....

Deutsche Telekom deploys private 5G at German paper mill

The private 5G network includes more than 120 antennas delivering standalone 5G throughout 350,000 square meters Deutsche Telekom has installed a massive private 5G campus network in Spremberg, Germany for paper and packaging manufacturer Hamburger Containerboard. According to the carrier, the network runs the size...

Manufacturing’s connected revolution depends on understanding the tech – and who’s behind it

Mobile connectivity is transforming modern manufacturing. From mining to distribution and everything in between, wireless connected solutions are supporting new and intelligent automated, high-precision processes that prove significantly safer, more efficient, and less resource-intensive than previous methods. And as manufacturers consider replacing legacy equipment,...

John Deere, SpaceX to deliver satellite support to farmers

John Deere said the new offering will be initially available for farmers in the United States and Brazil through a limited release John Deere has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to provide satellite communications service to farmers. Utilizing the Starlink network, this solution will allow...

Ericsson to boost 5G across the agricultural sector in Australia

Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson and AgriBusiness Connect aim to create new industry value by utilizing the vendor’s 5G solutions in public and private networks Swedish vendor Ericsson has signed a partnership with Australian non-profit organization AgriBusiness Connect to evaluate potential 5G enterprise...

Satellites: The next frontier of connectivity in agriculture (Reader Forum)

Ten percent of Americans still lack broadband access, and 39% of those without access reside in rural areas. But connectivity is a necessity for all areas of modern life. And even though the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working tirelessly to increase access through...

Telefónica demos edge-5G, digital twins, and blockchain for smart factories, farms

MWC, Barcelona: Spanish telco Telefónica has unveiled a 5G-connected digital twin designed to optimize quality in the production of industrial parts. The digital twin also has the the capacity to make decisions in real time, it said. Telefónica’s digital twin features a KR4 robotic arm,...

Hitachi installs a dedicated 5G network, tests robot/human collaboration

Hitachi has installed a dedicated 5G network at its Silicon Valley Research Center, part of the Hitachi America's research and development division. The installation, done in partnership with Ericsson, will leverage Hitachi’s platform technology to accelerate the development and demonstrate the value of digital...

Enhance your office walls with Keysight’s IoT poster

IoT spans from consumer apps such as smart homes, connected cars and wearables, to industrial apps covering energy systems, agriculture, mining, transportation, healthcare and more. This complimentary poster maps the various wireless protocols being used and evaluated to build out the IoT infrastructure.

Nokia adds IoT testing, consulting

Nokia is expanding its internet of things business with a consulting service that it says will help network operators analyze opportunities in nine different verticals: the connected car, healthcare, logistics and transport, smart cities, utilities, agriculture, retail, smart homes and buildings, and connected industry...

Smart manufacturing finds a home in Tennessee

Smart manufacturing is on the rise throughout the U.S. as companies use sensors and software to save time and cut costs. Some states are clear centers of gravity for smart manufacturing, and Tennessee is one of them. This week Chinese industrial giant Haier, which owns...

Manufacturers find value in wearable IoT

Manufacturers are investing in industrial internet of things solutions to drive quality, according to a recent survey which identified wearable technology as a primary target for IoT investment. More than half the manufacturers surveyed by Zebra Technologies as part of it Manufacturing Vision Study said...

The IoT opportunity: breaking it down

Which industries will be transformed the most by the internet of things? Not computing, communication, or even consumer devices, according to the analysts at IHS Markit. Manufacturing and heavy industry will see more connected devices than any other part of the economy, according to...

T-Mobile asks FCC to change CBRS plan

New proposal could limit enterprise choices for LTE networks Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) is seen as a key enabler of private LTE networks to support the internet of things. To some extent, those private networks will depend on the way users license the 3550...

IoT is the toast of the wine industry

The wine industry is one of many verticals investigating the potential of the IoT Like other agricultural crops, grapes need a certain amount of water and sun, as well as properly fertilized soil to produce the best outcome. IoT can trigger the ideal amount of...

Platforms and software key to digital transformation

Digital transformation is a broad concept for the fundamental transformation of companies to a more technology-reliant approach for operating business processes, activities, models and competencies. The digital transformation process include the use of analytics, mobility, social media and smart embedded devices for improving on...

Smart manufacturing vs. lights out manufacturing

In a smart factory, the manufacturing process will certainly be more intelligent, dynamic and flexible compared to current models. The smart factory concept means the industrial or manufacturing processes will be organized in a different way compared to the traditional standards. In the era...

The internet of things in the health care sector

The internet of things (IoT) is transforming the health care industry by redefining how applications, devices and people interact and connect with each other in delivering healthcare solutions. IoT is offering new tools as well as efficiencies that make up an integrated health care system...

MulteFire technology and its benefits for Industrial IoT

MulteFire is a technology for deploying LTE in unlicensed spectrum that was developed by U.S chipmaker Qualcomm. This new technology allows the standalone use of LTE in unlicensed spectrum. “MulteFire delivers LTE-like performance with WiFi-like deployment simplicity. This technology creates new business opportunities that allow...

What is precision agriculture and how does it help farmers?

With the forecasted growth in the global population, agriculture faces a very big challenge to rapidly increase food production. To achieve this goal, precision agriculture supported by internet of things (IoT) tools is being implemented in farming projects around the globe to improve the...

Vertical Market IoT: Closing remarks

Vertical Market IoT Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Manufacturing: Closing remarks VIDEO LINK

Creating a strong strategy for end-to-end IoT products

Deep dive: Creating a strong strategy for end-to-end IoT products Daniel Elizalde, Stanford Continuing Studies Instructor - Product Management for the IoT, Stanford University and Founder, of TechProductManagement.com, discussses ways to create strong strategies for end-to-end IoT products https://youtu.be/jA7sS9TCkZ8 Daniel Elizalde is an IoT Product Leader with over...