Blogs

The Internet of Things: A software distribution minefield in the making?

In 2018, the ‘Internet of Things’ has rapidly moved from a theoretical concept to a tangible reality, with nearly 11 billion ‘things’ (not including phones and computers) now connected to the internet. (more…)

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July 31, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

u-blox announces 2G cellular module offering an easy upgrade path to LPWA

u‑blox, a provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, announced the SARA-G450, a cost-optimised 2G cellular module for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, (more…)

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July 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Businesses expect industrial IoT to boost their revenues by US$154mn, Inmarsat study finds

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is set to make a sizeable contribution to the economy by 2023. This is according to a new global study launched by the mobile satellite communications company, (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

SD-WAN solution launched by BATM’s Telco Systems and FatPipe Networks in first joint development with Arm

BATM Advanced Communications Ltd, a provider of real-time technologies for networking solutions and medical laboratory systems, reports that its wholly-owned subsidiary Telco Systems, part of the Group’s Networking & Cyber division, (more…)

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July 27, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

IoT security – A barrier to deployment?

Security takes priority when it comes to the development and deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT), with Gartner predicting that by 2020, IoT security will make up 20% of annual security budgets. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Singtel and Ericsson to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network

Singtel and Ericsson are strengthening their 5G Centre of Excellence Programme partnership with the announcement of a new initiative that will see Singapore’s first 5G pilot network go live by Q4 this year.

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July 23, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

T-Mobile US launches NB-IoT network

T-Mobile US is laying claim to a narrowband Internet of Things first, with the official launch of a new narrowband IoT network that operates in guard bands. The carrier said that its service is the first NB-IoT network in the U.S. and the first one in the world that leverages guard bands, (more…)

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July 20, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Microsemi announced newest network synchronisation IC product family designed specifically for new 5G wireless infrastructure equipment

Microsemi Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc. announced its newest network synchronisation integrated circuit (IC) product family for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE 1588 timing and line card applications. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Tokyo City University and Ericsson collaborate on AI applications

Ericsson Japan and Tokyo City University have signed a Collaborative Research Agreement to jointly develop new algorithms using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to improve the efficiency of LTE network operations and customer experiences at a minimum cost. (more…)

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July 18, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Westermo enhances WeConnect service to provide more reliable and secure connection to remote equipment

With huge investment in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) predicted over the next decade, robust, resilient and secure networks are critical for providing actionable data. To support this, Westermo has enhanced its WeConnect service to offer greater security, reliability and ease-of-use when establishing remote connections to networks and industrial equipment over the internet. (more…)

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July 9, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde