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Smartphone shoppers are altering retail reality, reports Ericsson

Taking a look at the fast-changing reality of retail, Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab presents: Beyond smartphone shopping – the rise of smart assistants. This report describes how connectivity is driving two major shifts in how people shop. (more…)

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May 8, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Uganda joins forces with Intelsat, ITSO and MTN to accelerate 3G network infrastructure deployment in rural areas

Intelsat S.A., operator of the Globalised Network and integrated satellite solutions, announced that Uganda’s Communications Commission (UCC) will utilise Intelsat satellite services and Gilat Satellite Network’s ground infrastructure to advance the deployment of 3G wireless communications infrastructure and expand high quality, affordable broadband access for businesses and communities in rural areas of Uganda. (more…)

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May 7, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Smart Energy by the Zigbee Alliance chosen for smart meter rollout to every home in Britain by 2020

The Zigbee Alliance, an organisation of companies creating, maintaining and delivering energy-efficient, open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), has opened certification for its updated Smart Energy 1.4 application standard. (more…)

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May 3, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

MaxLinear and devolo team for new G.hn Wireless, IPTV products for carriers

MaxLinear, Inc, a provider of radio frequency (RF), analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket applications, announced its G.hn Wave 2 transceiver ICs have been selected by German home networking pioneer devolo  (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

OK, it’s ‘secure’ and ‘immersive’ but what will 5G actually do?

At MWC 18 in March you couldn’t move for proclamations of the benefits of 5G. It’s ‘seamless’, ‘inclusive’, ‘immersive’ and ‘secure’, to name a few. (more…)

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April 27, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Five consumer communication and tech themes for the next few years

As more everyday objects in our lives become connected, our interactions with technology will continue to change drastically. However, Michael Björn, Ericsson’s head of Research, ConsumerLab, says the complexities of how to control these smart technologies is a different matter. (more…)

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April 25, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Automation expert launches UK brand

European industrial IT and automation expert Novotek has launched its UK and Ireland brand following the acquisition of Glasgow-based Kerrco Automation. The rebranded Novotek UK and Ireland (more…)

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April 23, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

InfiNet’s Ninth Partners’ Conference highlights growing global team and latest technological breakthroughs

InfiNet Wireless, the provider in fixed broadband wireless connectivity, brought together 80 loyal partners from 28 different countries to Dubrovnik, Croatia, for its annual International Partners’ Conference. (more…)

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April 19, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

The installed base of connected vending machines worldwide will reach 5.4mn by 2022, says Berg Insight

Berg Insight, the IoT market research provider, released a new market report covering the connected vending machine market. The global installed base of connected vending machines reached an estimated 2.6 million units in 2017. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

TT Electronics plc completes the acquisition of Stadium Group plc

TT Electronics plc announces that it has completed the acquisition of Stadium Group plc. Stadium is a supplier of design-led technologies with product capabilities including connectivity solutions, power supplies, human machine interface (HMI) and electronic assemblies. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde