Analysts and major enterprises predicted there would be 50 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected by 2020, yet the true figure stands closer to 9 billion. Here, Eseye asks if this is the biggest prediction failure in the history of IT, and identifies the six key challenges that IoT must overcome in 2020 to reach its potential.

Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), announced its expansion into South Africa and a distribution agreement with IoTdc, a distributor of connected hardware and device-related applications for the IoT in that country.

From the earliest analog systems, to the cellular heart of today’s industrial Internet of Things to the latest low-power wireless technology and beyond, MultiTech has consistently connected businesses in ways previously unimaginable – and has been doing so for 50 years. They’re continuing their legacy of firsts with innovative devices supporting edge intelligence; Low-Power, Wide-Area [...]

Seattle, USA-based Seeq Corporation, a specialist in manufacturing and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) advanced analytics software, has secured a US$24 million (€21.5) expansion of its Series B funding.

A new State of Mobility in Retail report by SOTI Inc., a provider of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) management solutions, reveals that 67.3% of consumers perceive mobile technology as the most effective way to provide a faster shopping experience.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services.

Semtech Corporation, a supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that Elmeasure India Pvt. Ltd. (Elmeasure), a developer of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and ClodPi Labs (ClodPi), an IoT innovator developed a new LoRa-based prepaid energy metering solution.

The Internet of Things (IoT) promises more flexibility and functionality for enterprises than ever before. More connected devices hold the promise of helping enterprises streamline supply chain operations, increase efficiencies and reduce costs within existing processes, enhance product and service quality, and even create new products and services for customers.

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, reports that, after the successful integration of Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT) in the U.S., IDT began operating in the market under the name of Renesas Electronics America Inc. as of January 1, 2020. IDT was acquired on March 30, 2019.

A December 30, 2019 agreement, signed at Mobily’s Riyadh headquarters, covers the deployment of Ericsson products and solutions spanning transport, core, charging and billing and radio access –  including 5G products from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio.