Retailers across the Middle East and Africa spent $1.95 billion (€1.81 billion) on IT in 2019, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research, consulting, and events firm forecasts this figure will reach $2.04 billion (€1.89 billion) this year and continue rising at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7% over the coming years to reach $2.43 billion (€2.25 billion) in 2023. (more…)
February 20, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Rohde & Schwarz, a supplier of test and measurement equipment, reports that CEVA Inc, a licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies has successfully completed Protocol Conformance testing of the CEVA-Dragonfly NB2 IP platform. This is for Narrowband IoT Release 14 as defined by the Global Certification Forum (GCF). (more…)
February 19, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
In line with the continued growth and evolution of the global SIM industry, SIMalliance has opened up its membership beyond traditional SIM vendors in order to extend the scope of its work. The new-look organisation aims to address both established and emerging SIM technologies and engage new industry participants. The move has led SIMalliance to change its name to the Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA). (more…)
February 18, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
From the early days of Thingworx (PTC) and ILS (Telit) to the market today, the device-to-cloud IoT platform service market has changed dramatically. Early platform services included device connectivity and cloud integration, device management services, and simple alerting services. (more…)
February 17, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), is partnering with Sternum, the multi-layered cybersecurity solution providing real-time embedded protection for IoT devices. Sternum’s solution can be built into Telit’s xE910 module family to give Telit’s customers in-depth visibility and security for their entire device fleet. (more…)
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s integrated telecommunications company, and Nokia, a global telecommunications equipment and service provider, have partnered to offer private LTE based Industry 4.0 solution to enterprises.
February 14, 2020
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Using T-Mobile Austria’s network, Ericsson IoT acelerator for global connectivity and Stanley Black & Decker’s digital accelerator, the three partners are simplifying and accelerating the global deployment of Stanley Black and Decker’s connected equipment and services.
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Sigfox, the Internet of Things (IoT) service provider, has launched the second French edition of its Hacking House in Paris. For six months, participants from seven different countries will bring IoT-based projects to life addressing issues as diverse as car theft prevention and bird protection. (more…)
February 13, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
TactoTek, a Finland-based company that develops, industrialises and licenses in-mould structural electronics (IMSE) technology for smart surface solutions, has closed €23 million in Series C equity financing. (more…)
February 6, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Epsilon, a global connectivity and communications service provider, has appointed Michel Robert as its group chief executive officer, with immediate effect. (more…)
February 5, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello