Press Releases

Paid pilot projects available to Smart City entrepreneurs

Leading Cities is now accepting applications for its second edition of the AcceliCITY smart city startup accelerator. Last year’s inaugural edition of the contest worked with 27 semi-finalists selected from more than 550 applications from over 40 countries. (more…)

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April 8, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Emerson buys KNet Software for analytics application software designed to speed digital transformation

Emerson has acquired KnowledgeNet (KNet) software from Tunisia-based Integration Objects. KNet’s analytics application software reportedly accelerates digital transformation initiatives for process and hybrid industries. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Ruuvi Node open source node solution combines nRF9160 SiP and nRF52840 SoC

Nordic Semiconductor announced that a unique, open-source, multi-purpose, industrial-grade cellular gateway, environmental sensing, and asset tracking node solution from Finnish open-source electronics specialist, (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cut in road deaths the goal as 5G-ready road users protection is tested with mobile edge computing

Telecoms group Vodafone and mobility company Continental have showcased the first results of their innovation partnership and demonstrated how new technologies can assist in preventing thousands of road accidents every year. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

CommScope’s Arris acquisition to enable ‘end-to-end infrastructure and connectivity’ and £8.6bn revenues

CommScope, a global infrastructure solutions provider for communications networks, has completed its acquisition of Arris International plc. Arris provides entertainment and communications solutions worldwide. (more…)

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April 5, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Sunrise and Huawei jointly announce 5G FWA pioneer users in Switzerland

Sunrise announced to provide Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service to 5G pioneer users in Switzerland. This is a new milestone for Sunrise in 5G, (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

AI-embedded IoT analytics for edge and cloud to be offered by Siemens and SAS partnership

Siemens Digital Industries Software and SAS are partnering to help companies create new Internet of Things (IoT) edge and cloud-enabled solutions. This is reportedly being achieved by applying SAS and open source streaming analytics through Siemens’ MindSphere.  (more…)

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Smart cities predicted to deliver more than US$20trn in additional economic benefits by 2026, says report

The findings of a report titled ‘Role of Smart Cities for Economic Development’ estimate that the smart city concept has the potential to boost the economic development of global cities by more than 5% and deliver at least US$20 trillion (€17.8 trillion) globally in additional economic benefits by 2026. (more…)

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April 4, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi safeguards 10,000 people using IoT technology

Following the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, IoT service provider, Sigfox announced its partnership with technology provider iWire and Lite-on Technology Corp to successfully roll out an optional personal tracking solution. (more…)

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Semtech’s LoRa Technology reduces water damage in smart homes

Semtech Corporation, a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that iioote, a Sweden-based independent systems integrator offering Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services, (more…)

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April 3, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello