By 2020, more than 24 billion devices will be connected, giving consumers a huge array of new services. This means more than 4 devices per person. A big challenge for operators will be to deliver optimum coverage while keeping pace with soaring demand. Deutsche Telekom has opted for IDEMIA’s Smart Connect Entitlement server solution for European affiliates to enhance the user experience. (more…)
July 15, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
The European Union’s Cybersecurity Act is a key step in establishing the regulatory frameworks and certification schemes necessary for developing cyber-resilience, says Gil Bernabeu, technical director, GlobalPlatform. In addition, the Act also provides for a permanent mandate and more resources for the EU Cybersecurity Agency, ENISA. (more…)
July 11, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
According to new a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart electricity meters in the Asian markets China, India, Japan and South Korea will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% from 613.4 million in 2018 to reach 965.9 million in 2024. (more…)
July 10, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Nokia‘s 5G “factory of the future” in Oulu, Finland was selected by McKinsey and the World Economic Forum as an Advanced 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Lighthouse, reflecting leadership and proven success in adopting and implementing 4IR technologies at scale. (more…)
July 4, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Ericsson’s 5G technology leadership was at the heart of Vodafone UK’s launch of 5G for consumer and business customers in London. The spectacular cityscape views of London’s Sky Garden hosted a dedicated launch event powered by Ericsson 5G technology, including a virtual demonstration with highlights from the latest Ericsson ConsumerLab Report: 5G Consumer Potential. (more…)
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
A new study from Cradlepoint, a global specialist in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G-ready wireless network edge solutions, reveals that businesses expect 5G to be a major part of their technology roadmap. However, they have a long way to go before they are ready to implement a solution. (more…)
July 3, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
During GSMA’s MWC19 Shanghai, 5G commercial networks have been officially launched inside the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The deployments are based on Huawei‘s 5G digital indoor system and extended 5G coverage to all of the seven exhibition halls. This was the first MWC event to offer 5G commercial services, supporting the event’s theme of Intelligent Connectivity. (more…)
July 2, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Thinking about 5G, and the multitude of new products and services being delivered on top of connectivity, takes me back to those Sci-Fi TV shows we watched as kids and the futuristic gadgets they used. The one thing those shows didn’t provide however, (more…)
July 1, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Ericsson is to build its first fully-automated smart factory in the U.S. The state-of-the-art factory will produce Advanced Antenna System radios to boost network capacity and coverage, including rural coverage, as well as 5G radios for urban areas, both necessary for rapid 5G deployments in North America. (more…)
June 26, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
The SaT5G project has announced a number of successful demonstrations of 5G over satellite at the 2019 European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC 2019) in Valencia, Spain. (more…)
June 20, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello