Lantronix to preview XPort Edge, an embedded ethernet IoT gateway at Embedded World

Lantronix, a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), will be providing an early preview of its XPort Edge embedded ethernet IoT gateway at the Embedded World Conference (Hall 4A, Booth 300) in Nürnberg, Germany.

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GTT to acquire Interoute €1.9 billion

GTT Communications, Inc., the global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, announced a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Interoute, operator of one of Europe’s largest independent fibre networks and cloud networking platforms, for approximately €1.9 billion ($2.3 billion) in cash.

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Vodafone joins forces with China Mobile in Internet of Things partnership

Two of the biggest global players in the Internet of Things (IoT) Vodafone and China Mobile have joined forces to resell each other’s services for the first time. Under a new agreement each company will share new IoT project opportunities.

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Why visibility is key to unleashing the IoT’s potential

Predicted to generate more than $450 billion (€365.03 billion) in annual revenues by 2020, the IoT presents massive opportunities for telecommunications service providers. However, competition will be fierce; major telcos such as Verizon, Vodafone, and Deutsche Telecom have already invested billions with connectivity plays as well as on IoT services and platforms, meaning smaller carriers will

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SD-WAN + LTE = More IoT manageability, reliability and flexibility

Many enterprises have IoT devices scattered across dozens, hundreds and thousands of sites—everything from stores to branch offices to remote oil wellheads. The more sites there are, the less likely it is that a single network technology or service provider can connect them all.

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Truphone Io3 launched as a new solution to provide simple IoT SIM integration on any device

Self-declared mobile technology disruptor and global service provider Truphone has launched its new IoT proposition, Truphone Io3 on day one of Mobile World Congress 2018. The solution brings together Truphone’s market-leading SIM technology and unique global cellular network, alongside a suite of intelligence systems.

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Unlocking 5G’s revenue potential: A roadmap for operators

The industries’ focus on 5G has shifted from viewing it as a disruptive technology to now embracing it as a central part of their strategy. In its latest 5G-IoT report, unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Ericsson lays out a roadmap for operators to unlock the revenue potential of 5G-enabled industry digitalisation.

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Vodafone and Samsung set up strategic IoT partnership to launch Smart Home services

Vodafone Group is to become Samsung’s exclusive strategic telecoms partner in selected European markets to develop and launch a range of consumer Internet of Things (IoT) ‘Smart Home’ product and services.

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Asavie and Control bringing secure IoT intelligence to high-performance motorsport

Asavie, a provider in secure Enterprise Mobility and IoT Connectivity, announced with Control Ltd, part of the Westbase Group, a provider in cellular networking solutions, a telemetry solution targeting the high performance motor car racing industry which leverages Asavie’s on-demand secure IoT connectivity service.

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Blockchain-based distribution platform ALAX to allow app and game developers to reach tens of millions of ‘unbanked’ consumers

ALAX, a new venture between blockchain technology company DECENT and games distribution platform Dragonfly, has released a white paper outlining further details of its token structure and confirming that it’s TGE will commence on April 17th 2018.

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ON Semiconductor to demonstrate latest integrated semiconductor solutions for the IoT and automotive at Embedded World

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, will be exhibiting its integrated semiconductor-based systems solutions for the industrial, automotive and consumer sectors at this year’s Embedded World in Nuremberg.

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Safeguarding our connectivity: Nano coating key to reliability and longevity of IoT

From autonomous vehicles and robots to sensors and connected homeware, the Internet of Things (IoT) will soon support every aspect of our lives. Smarter devices that connect to vast networks of individual nodes will become vital links in endless chains of data points, continually feeding information to each other.

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oneM2M conformance testing will ensure interoperability and reliability of IoT products

The integrity and reliability of Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be further guaranteed by oneM2M’s global certification body, Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA), as it adds oneM2M conformance testing to its expanding certification programme.

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ip.access announces strategic vision for a ‘5G roadmap’

ip.access, the independent small cell solution provider, has announced its new strategic vision for the development of viable 5G network infrastructure. With its existing products at 3.5GHz, offering both rural fixed access and enterprise small cell connectivity, ip.access is ideally placed to capitalise

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ETSI multi-access edge computing keeps pace with 5G

ETSI’s group on Multi-access Edge Computing (ETSI MEC ISG) is pleased to announce upcoming Hackathons and the release of two white papers entitled“Cloud RAN and MEC: a perfect pairing” and “MEC deployments in 4G and evolution towards 5G”respectively.

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Vodafone and Huawei test applicability of IP microwave backhaul for 5G

Vodafone and Huawei have completed lab tests which indicate that traditional IP microwave links will be considered a viable technology for 5G backhaul. 5G will play a critical role in meeting the bandwidth requirements of mobile customers from 2020 onwards.

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