Verizon and AWS bring MEC to Denver and Seattle

Developers and businesses can tap into the power of Verizon 5G Edge with AWS Wavelength in two new locations, Denver and Seattle. Verizon 5G Edge, a mobile edge computing (MEC) platform, lets developers build applications for mobile end-users and wireless edge devices with ultra-low latency, extended battery life, massive throughput and more.

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Telit ME310G1-WW and ME910G1-WW modules certified for use on Telstra’s networks

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), announced that its ME310G1-WW and ME910G1-WW modules are now certified for use on Telstra‘s LTE-M and NB-IoT networks.

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LoRaWAN will temporarily replace 5G networks for IoT

5G networks will revolutionise the Internet of Things (IoT). But it will take several years for the technology to cover most of the planet. Thanks to LoRaWAN, you don’t need to wait, says Sergiy Seletsky, IoT practice leader and senior solution architect at Intellias.

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Data-driven cities have better responses to Covid-19

As a second wave of Covid-19 causes further economic and social disruption worldwide, data-driven cities, powered by smart infrastructure and solutions, are using data analytics and predictive modelling to help shape their pandemic response to limit loss of life and minimise economic disruption.

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European telecom consolidation could make a comeback

Consolidation could make a comeback in the European telecom market in 2021 as companies struggle to recover from record low industry valuations, a new report published by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) says.

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GSMA Intelligence gives advice on navigating Covid-19 in ‘Global mobile trends 2021’ report

GSMA Intelligence has published its annual Global Mobile Trends research report, sharing insights for the global mobile industry following the Covid-19 pandemic. The report forms part of an annual report series where the GSMA takes an end-of-year view of the most important trends shaping the telco and wider technology, media and telecoms (TMT) sectors.

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1NCE to offer free cellular IoT connectivity exclusively in AWS Marketplace

1NCE, a Tier-1 Internet of Things (IoT) carrier, aims to take away the entry barriers for developing cloud-based IoT solutions with 12 months of free, zero-commitment cellular IoT connectivity. This, says the company, is plenty of time for IoT developers to build their projects on 1NCE.

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Electrolux and IBM jointly use AI to enhance customer experiences

Imagine your household appliances being smart enough to read the weather forecast and give you recommendations on the best time to start the dryer because it’s about to rain, or when to turn off the air purifier because the air quality that day is good.

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IoT cellular connectivity services provider Arkessa acquired by Wireless Logic

Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity provider, Wireless Logic has acquired another UK-based provider, Arkessa Ltd. According to Wireless Logic, this marks the latest step in its business expansion following the recent acquisition of European companies Datamobile AG and New Line Mobile BV.

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Nozomi and Chinook team to deliver OT and IoT security for industrial and critical infrastructure facilities

Nozomi Networks Inc., a specialist in operations technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) security, and Chinook Systems, Inc a provider of building automation and facilities consulting and commissioning services, have partnered to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions. The goal is to protect industrial and critical infrastructure facilities across North America.

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Senet, CNIguard and Semtech deliver LoRaWAN natural gas leak detection and utility monitoring solutions

Senet, Inc., a provider of cloud-based software and services platforms that enable global connectivity and on-demand network build-outs for the Internet of Things (IoT), is collaborating with CNIguard and Semtech Corporation to deliver natural gas monitoring solutions to utilities across the United States.

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How service level agreements can ensure real uptime

Large telcos and networking vendors have long used service level agreements (SLAs) to overpromise and underdeliver, leaving customers with serious service issues and substandard connectivity.

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Putting data science in the hands of domain experts to deliver more valuable insights

Emerging technologies such as advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the manufacturing sector. The factory floor is awash with data driven by the growth in Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. But, says Mike Loughran, CTO for the UK and Ireland at Rockwell Automation, data alone is not a useful commodity. This data needs context and

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Orange Business Services in global collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services

Orange Business Services has announced a global strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help enterprises accelerate their digital transformation and leverage the benefits of the cloud to adapt quicker to market changes and user needs.

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Palo Alto Networks claims first 5G-native security offering, enabling new revenue streams while securing 5G

Palo Alto Networks introduced what it says is the industry’s first 5G-native security offering, to secure networks, clouds and devices in the 5G world. This new offering reportedly enables service providers and enterprises to turn 5G networks into highly secure networks.

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Free ‘Connectivity buyer’s guide for fleet telematics providers’ launched by Aeris

IoT technology specialist, Aeris, today announced a new free download, ‘Connectivity Buyer’s Guide For Fleet Telematics Providers’, which details the connectivity must-haves for each fleet telematics use case, including GPS fleet tracking, temperature monitoring, connected dashcams, and usage-based insurance.

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