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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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Sateliot wants to connect 5G NB-IoT devices using LEO satellites

Ryan Daws — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:46:49 +0000

Spanish low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation operator Sateliot has applied to the FCC to expand its services in the United States. Sateliot’s constellation uses the 5G IoT standard and provides coverage extension to mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) through standard roaming agreements. American IoT solution providers will no longer need... Read more »

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Intelsat expands global reach for Deutsche Telekom IoT

Duncan MacRae — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:34:12 +0000

Intelsat, operator of an integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and provider of inflight connectivity, has revealed that Deutsche Telekom IoT (DT IoT) intends to integrate Intelsat FlexEnterprise into its cloud-based IoT offering to extend IoT solutions to locations regardless of the availability of fibre or cellular connectivity options. IoT services are increasingly used across a diverse array... Read more »

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Editorial: 10 predictions for the IoT in 2022

Ryan Daws — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:41:19 +0000

As we begin wrapping up the year, it’s time to predict what the IoT industry will look like in 2022. Seamlessly connected homes “The US market has seen substantial year-over-year growth in the number of connected homes, and this is expected to continue in the years to come,” analysts from McKinsey said in a recent... Read more »

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Why network localisation will power the future of IoT

Nick Earle — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:18:58 +0000

For some time now, IoT has been recognised as a technology that holds the potential to super boost business and enrich almost every aspect of our lives. Weekly, we are witnessing incredible life-changing IoT innovations across telehealth, smart cities, EV charging and environment, the connected supply chain, intelligent manufacturing and more. The sky is the limit when... Read more »

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Citymesh acquires Sigfox IoT network operator to offer services ‘from 0G to 5G’

Ryan Daws — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:03:36 +0000

Belgian telecoms operator Citymesh has acquired local Sigfox IoT network operator ENGIE M2M to enable it to offer services all the way “from 0G to 5G”. Sigfox is a 0G network ideally suited for IoT deployments because of its ultra-low power consumption and long-range. In Belgium alone, the Sigfox network connects over 250,000 devices. Jeremy... Read more »

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Verizon Business now provides IoT connectivity across 170 countries

Ryan Daws — Thu, 06 May 2021 13:00:01 +0000

Verizon Business is taking its IoT connectivity global with coverage in 170 countries around the world. The operator’s ThingSpace solution aims to provide all the tools needed to prototype, test, connect and manage IoT devices on Verizon’s network. Permanent roaming options are now available across North America and Western Europe all on a single SIM—providing... Read more »

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Vodafone and Ericsson are creating safe flight paths for drones

Ryan Daws — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:30:26 +0000

Vodafone and Ericsson are creating “sky corridors” which enable drones to travel safely and quickly. Today’s drones are predominately used for photography, videography, and just recreational purposes. However, drones will increasingly be used for critical applications such as delivering vital medical supplies and organs. Erik Ekudden, Senior Vice President, CTO and Head of Group Function... Read more »

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UK businesses see emerging tech as ‘a cost rather than investment’

Ryan Daws — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:23:07 +0000

For a country with such a history in pioneering technological advancements, it’s concerning that UK businesses consider innovations a hindrance. Computers, the World Wide Web, televisions, jet engines, lightbulbs, radars, telephones… all British technological inventions that many of us now take for granted. However, the UK is now falling behind in adopting new technologies. Research... Read more »

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TM Forum explores using IOTA for trusted Industry 4.0 solutions

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:00:36 +0000

Telecoms industry association TM Forum has announced it’s exploring the use of IOTA for trusted next-generation IIoT solutions. IOTA is often mistakenly called a blockchain. The core purpose is similar, it’s essentially a trusted ledger, but one which uses a DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) structure called the Tangle in a bid to offer the scalability... Read more »

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