Blogs

Five product trends to keep an eye for improvement of new or future iterations of products

You can always count on change as a constant in the Internet of Things (IoT). Here, David Grammer, PTC UK’s senior vice-president, describes five product trends we should keep an eye out for. The way that manufacturers manage information throughout the product lifecycle has changed significantly in the past few years. (more…)

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January 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Hardware design limits usability of wearable devices, finds Strategy Analytics

As the need for complex, differentiated use cases for wearable devices grows, so too will their size and weight increase causing discomfort to users wanting to wear them daily. A recent study from the User Experience Strategies (UXS) service at Strategy Analytics “UXS Technology Planning Report: Wearables”, (more…)

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January 25, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Sercomm and Sequans introduce new one-click LTE IoT button device for carriers worldwide

Sequans Communications S.A., LTE for IoT chipmaker and Sercomm, a global manufacturer and supplier of telecom equipment and devices, have launched a new LTE IoT button device, designed and manufactured by Sercomm and based on Sequans’ Monarch LTE Cat M1/NB1 Platform. (more…)

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January 23, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Transatel enables out-of-the-box global cellular connectivity for Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE Advanced

Transatel is an IoT enabler and service provider for the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced, out-of-the-box, global cellular connectivity. Transatel’s preloaded operator profile on the eSIM gives end users the opportunity to connect via cellular networks directly upon opening the device for the first time. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Ericsson 5G Radio Dot gives big boost to indoor coverage

With mobile data traffic surging by eight times and 1 billion 5G subscriptions expected by the end of 2023, mobile operators must meet consumer and enterprise demand for applications such as 4K/8K video streaming, virtual reality/augmented reality, and immersive media. (more…)

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January 22, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Sierra Wireless integrates SIM, security and GNSS into industry’s smallest, lowest power multi-mode LPWA modules

Sierra Wireless, the provider of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the industry’s smallest, lowest power, multi-mode Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) cellular modules targeted at rapidly growing markets in asset tracking and connected industrial equipment, smart city, healthcare, agriculture and wearables. (more…)

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January 18, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Skills shortage in the agritech sector holding back IoT innovation, finds Inmarsat

The potential for Internet of Things (IoT) technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and increased productivity in the agricultural sector is at risk, as agritech businesses must urgently upskill current employees and embark on recruitment drives to ensure they have the capabilities to deliver the technology. (more…)

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January 17, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cybeats raises seed round of investment led by iNovia Capital to create ‘immune system’ for IoT devices

Cybersecurity company Cybeats, which provides continuous cyber defence solution for Enterprise IoT infrastructure, announced it has raised a seed round of investment from iNovia CapitalMaple Leaf Angels (MLA48 II), and cybersecurity industry insiders Dr. Richard ReinerBrian O’Higgins, and Brian Bourne. (more…)

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January 16, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

SAP drives IoT adoption with global partner network

SAP SE announced that it has added a group of 18 strategic partners to help more businesses adopt Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This global network of partners will provide implementation services for SAP Leonardo IoT accelerator packages, which are designed to help customers quickly build IoT solutions specific to their business needs at a predictable price. (more…)

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January 15, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

NCR and PTC join forces to create total premise service offer

NCR Corporation, a global provider in omni-channel solutions, and PTC announced that they have joined forces to create a next generation service offering that spans a store’s entire operation. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde