All-inclusive cloud service packages launched by Cradlepoint for its IoT network solution

At the IoT Evolution Expo conference at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., Cradlepoint, the provider in cloud-delivered 4G LTE network solutions that provide a pathway to 5G, announced all-inclusive cloud service packages for its Internet of Things (IoT) network solutions that include Software-Defined Perimeter technology

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Cellular M2M connections to reach 1.3 billion by 2022, says Juniper Research

A new report from Juniper Research has found that the total number of cellular M2M connections will reach 1.3 billion by 2022, representing a 220% increase from an estimated 400 million in 2017.

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u-blox introduces LTE Cat M1 and NB-IoT multimode module with quad band 2G fallback

u-blox, a provider in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced the SARA-R412M, an LTE Cat M1, NB-IoT, and quad band 2G (EGPRS) module with worldwide coverage. Measuring just 16 x 26 mm, the module is the world’s smallest to provide both LTE and quad band EGPRS support in a single design.

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Transatel enables out-of-the-box global cellular connectivity for Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE Advanced

Transatel is an IoT enabler and service provider for the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced, out-of-the-box, global cellular connectivity. Transatel’s preloaded operator profile on the eSIM gives end users the opportunity to connect via cellular networks directly upon opening the device for the first time.

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Skills shortage holding back IoT innovation for 60% of firms in the agritech sector, Inmarsat research finds

The potential for Internet of Things (IoT) technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and increased productivity in the agricultural sector is at risk, as agritech businesses must urgently upskill current employees and embark on recruitment drives to ensure they have the capabilities to deliver the technology.

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Promethieus launch is tied to SHD Smart Home’s use of blockchain security for IoT products

Lomiko Metals Inc. has disclosed details of the strategy for 25% owned Promethieus Cryptocurrency Mining Corporation, a cryptocurrency mining company and 25% owned subsidiary of SHD Smart Home Devices Corp, an Internet of Things (IoT) company.

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Canonical brings Slack digital workspace to the snap ecosystem for all Linux users

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has announced the first iteration of Slack as a snap, bringing collaboration to open source users. Slack is an enterprise software platform that allows teams and businesses of all sizes to communicate effectively. Slack works seamlessly with other software tools within a single integrated environment, providing an accessible archive of an organisation’s communications, information

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UK and France to strengthen links in tech sector and artificial intelligence

Britain and France’s leading tech sectors will be brought closer together with plans for a digital conference – or digital colloque – to promote deeper integration in the digital economy. So says the UK government’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, Matt Hancock.

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Cradlepoint takes next step in software-driven elastic edge strategy with new subscription-based solution pricing

Cradlepoint, the provider in cloud-delivered 4G LTE network solutions that provide a pathway to 5G, announced a new subscription-based solution pricing model, the next step in its Elastic Edge™strategy for software-driven and cloud-delivered wireless wide-area networks (WANs).

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NEC highlights 5G deployment for creating a future beyond imagination at MWC 2018

NEC Corporation announced the presentation of technologies and solutions for working together with telecom carriers in the co-creation of new business models and the implementation of 5G solutions at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 at the Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, from February 26 to March 1, in Hall 3, stand #3M30.

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Field services operations bullish on emerging technologies, finds Red Hat global survey

For many industries, from transportation to utilities, manufacturing and more, field workers are pivotal to the success of business operations, the satisfaction of customers, and the growth of the bottom line.

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Aeris & MACH Networks collaborate to offer IoT solutions

Aeris, a technology provider in the Internet of Things (IoT), said it has agreed to work with MACH Networks, one of the nation’s providers of last-mile IoT connectivity solutions, to offer 4G long-term evolution (LTE) IoT connectivity solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises.

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Sensors in the security & surveillance market expected to reach US$12bn by 2023, Frost & Sullivan believes

The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing about a new era of connectivity in the digital age, say analysts Frost & Sullivan. It is connecting critical business sectors through a network of secure data flow, analytics, and management. It is also bringing numerous opportunities for sensor participants

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IoT solution with remote device control and monitoring is aimed by TeamViewer at VARs, system integrators, OEMs

TeamViewer®, a global software provider for IoT, connectivity, monitoring, support and collaboration, announced the release of a new dedicated IoT solution: TeamViewer IoT. The new product combines TeamViewer’s remote access and control capabilities with monitoring functionalities.

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Milton Keynes first city to get gigabit-speed fibre broadband from Vodafone and Cityfibre

Milton Keynes is set to become a hi-tech city, with news that it is the first community to benefit from Gigabit-capable full fibre broadband under the new Vodafone and CityFibre Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) programme. The project will see a private investment from CityFibre of at least £40 million (€45.2943 million) into a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure for Milton Keynes.

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Navigant Research report shows global Revenue for Lighting as a Service is expected to reach $2.6 bn by 2026

A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for lighting as a service (LaaS) solutions in commercial buildings, providing market forecasts for revenue through 2026, as well as details on related services and the competitive landscape.

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