Press Releases

GSMA expects middle east operators to lead the world in 5G from 2019

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States are set to be global providers in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years. That is according to two new reports released today at the GSMA’s Mobile 360 Series – MENA. (more…)

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November 26, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Sensor network gateway design accelerated by Renesas with RZ/N1S IO-Link master solution for smart factory

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced a new IO-Link master development kit to accelerate IO-Link-based application development for industrial networked devices in a smart factory. (more…)

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November 23, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Vodafone completes first European trials of long distance drone flight tracking and control tech

In the first trial of its kind in Europe, Vodafone Group, an Internet of Things (IoT) service provider for business, says it has successfully demonstrated how mobile networks could support the European’s Commission’s vision of safe long distance drone flights. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Deutsche Telekom tests in four EU countries as it prepares for LTE-M market rollout in 2019

Deutsche Telekom (DT) is preparing the roll out of its 5G-ready LTE-M technology in 2019 with the accelerated development of LTE-M solutions. The company today unveils the finalists of the hubraum LTE-M Prototyping program at a summit in Vienna, Austria. (more…)

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November 22, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

CyanConnode enters UAE and Bahrain smart metering market

CyanConnode, a provider of narrowband radio frequency (RF) mesh networks, has signed a distribution agreement with DS Technology DWC LLC as a systems integration and distribution partner for the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5G LampSite family released by Huawei as all indoor scenarios go to 5G

Huawei released its 5G LampSite family solutions during the 2018 Global MBB Forum. These areoriented to all indoor scenarios. Developed using the DIS architecture, the 5G LampSite Family solutions are reportedly able to help (more…)

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Investment of US$2.6bn in insurtech helps drive fintech boom as companies adapt in ‘Survival of the Fittest’

The Insurtech M&A Market Report from international technology mergers and acquisitions advisors, Hampleton Partners, reveals that 2018 global fundraising for insurance technology start-ups has already reached an all-time high in volume with 204 deals and transaction values of $2.6 billion (€2.28 billion), close to the 2015 peak of $2.7 billion (€2.37 billion). (more…)

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November 21, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Avanti Communications signs pan-African Master Service Agreement with Logical Wireless

Avanti Communications Group plc has signed a Master Service Agreement on Avanti’s HYLAS 4 satellite with Logical Wireless, a South African Satellite integrator. The deal aims to provide communication and connectivity services to enterprises and end-consumers located in remote areas across Africa. (more…)

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PTC buys Frustum for US$70mn adding AI and generative design skills to expand CAD Portfolio

PTC has acquired Frustum Inc., “an advanced generative design software company”, for approximately $70 million (€61.36 million). Frustum’s technology for generative design — an approach that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate (more…)

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IAR Systems, Secure Thingz and Renesas Electronics collaborate on solutions for reliable industrial IoT security

IAR Systems, a supplier of software tools and services for embedded development, Secure Thingz, a global domain provider in device security, embedded systems and lifecycle management, and (more…)

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November 20, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello