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Juniper Research: Global cellular IoT devices to double by 2028

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:59:59 +0000

A recent study conducted by Juniper Research projects a surge in the number of cellular IoT devices worldwide. According to Juniper’s findings, the current count of 3.4 billion such devices is set to skyrocket to 6.5 billion by 2028, marking a 90 percent growth in connections over the four-year period. However, the study also highlights... Read more »

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Self-driving shuttle arrives in Sunderland

Ryan Daws — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:40:34 +0000

The debut of the self-driving Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS) aims to revolutionise urban mobility in the city. SAMS, which arrived in Sunderland recently, promises to redefine how residents and visitors navigate the city streets. This autonomous shuttle, set to hit the roads this spring, represents a milestone in Sunderland’s journey towards embracing self-driving technology.... Read more »

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Fibocom launches 5G RedCap modules for IoT solutions

Ryan Daws — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:40:59 +0000

Fibocom has announced the successful deployment and commercialisation of its 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) modules for 5G IoT scenarios. This move is in collaboration with renowned customers such as Askey, Quanta Computer, and PLANET, who hold substantial influence in their respective vertical markets. The companies have conducted rigorous engineering testing and verification to ensure the... Read more »

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HARMAN looks to ‘democratise automotive connectivity’ with new telematics unit

James Bourne — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:33:31 +0000

MWC HARMAN, the Samsung-owned connected vehicle software provider, has announced the launch of a new telematics control unit (TCU) which leverages Qualcomm connected car technology to ‘democratise the automotive connectivity landscape.’ The HARMAN Ready Connect 5G TCU, which is being showcased this week at MWC 2024, is based on the Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen... Read more »

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5G RedCap set to dominate cellular IoT growth

Ryan Daws — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:00:26 +0000

Cellular IoT is set for robust growth over the next decade, with 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) becoming the dominant connectivity technology for low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs). According to ReTHINK Research, the 5G RedCap standard and extended variants (RedCap and eRedCap) will account for almost one third (30.17%) of all cellular IoT connections by 2030. The... Read more »

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Sateliot and EWT use the IoT to protect endangered species

Ryan Daws — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:24:29 +0000

Sateliot has partnered with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) to deploy IoT sensors on endangered vultures across Africa. The aim is to combat wildlife poaching and track these threatened birds in remote regions. This collaboration provides EWT with seamless access to Sateliot’s 5G satellite coverage at no extra cost. EWT can leverage the terrestrial mobile connectivity... Read more »

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Virgin Media develops 5G drone for search and rescue missions

Ryan Daws — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:28:15 +0000

Virgin Media O2 has developed a 5G-connected drone that’s designed to bolster communication for search and rescue teams. The Warwickshire Search and Rescue team is the first to trial the 5G drone. In vast and remote terrains, establishing reliable communication proves to be a challenge for rescue teams—hindering their ability to execute time-critical missions effectively.... Read more »

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Vodafone, Ericsson and Qualcomm achieve first RedCap RAN data sessions

Ryan Daws — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:10:51 +0000

Vodafone, Ericsson, and Qualcomm have demonstrated a new 5G technology optimised for connecting IoT devices in a simpler, more efficient way. In trials on September 21 using Vodafone’s live 5G test network CREATE in Spain, the companies achieved the first data sessions leveraging Reduced Capability (RedCap) RAN. Unlike 5G smartphones, RedCap provides basic connectivity tailored... Read more »

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IoT MVNOs shift focus to value-added services

Ryan Daws — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:45:50 +0000

The IoT Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market is experiencing a shift in strategy as connectivity revenue growth faces challenges. According to ABI Research, the increase in Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) connections – coupled with disruptive pricing models and discounted connectivity rates – has impacted the profitability of connectivity services for virtual operators. Connectivity,... Read more »

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Nokia, BT and MediaTek partner on RedCap trials

Ryan Daws — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:21:37 +0000

Nokia, BT, and MediaTek have successfully concluded trials of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology. The trials, conducted at BT Group’s Adastral Park site, are a step forward in simplifying and advancing connectivity for IoT devices. RedCap was introduced in 3GPP Release 17 and addresses a critical challenge faced by IoT devices – the complexity and... Read more »

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