Connectivity

International communications enabler BICS has launched a 5G data roaming service between the Austrian operator, Three Austria and Swiss telecommunications company, Sunrise UPC.

Ericsson’s USA 5G smart factory in Lewisville, Texas, USA has been recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a front runner in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Novocomms has launched its new FPCB LTE 4G antenna. The FPCB LTE 4G is the latest addition to the British technology company’s family of patented multi-channel antenna for use within the Internet of Things (IoT) sector.

eInfochips, a provider of product engineering services and enabler of digital transformation for enterprises globally, has teamed with Microsoft to develop EIC Propel that helps accelerate service delivery of Azure-based custom IoT projects.

By 2025, GSMA Intelligence forecasts the total number of IoT connections will grow to 25.2 billion. Breaking these numbers down, Ericsson projects 5.2 billion cellular IoT connections also by 2025. This means that, by the mid-2020s, cellular IoT connections are expected to number more than 60% of mobile handset subscriptions and growing faster. The largest

A new Internet of Things (IoT) partnership aims to enable Eseye and Verizon customers with global IoT deployments to localise devices over-the-air to the Verizon network.

Edge software company, IOTech has launched Edge XRT, a time-critical edge platform for Microsoft Azure Sphere. Designed and optimised for resource-constrained environments, Edge XRT delivers out-of-the-box device connectivity and edge intelligence for microcontroller units (MCUs), gateways and smart sensors at the IoT edge.

Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity provider, and Alkira Inc., the network cloud, reports that Koch Industries has initially deployed the combined offering of Alkira’s Cloud Services Exchange (CSX) and Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Next-Generation Firewalls.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has the power to not only cause a digital revolution, but a fundamental shift in the way businesses and enterprises operate across the world.

Nokia has announced an agreement with the Danish operator and internet service provider (ISP) Cibicom to implement a new 450MHz LTE (4G) network. The project will ensure that key mission-critical services throughout the country have access to highly reliable and secure connectivity as well as building preparedness for mass volume IoT adoption.

New market monitoring data published by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) shows significant global eSIM growth in 2020. TCA says that eSIM shipments collectively reported by its members increased 83% year-on-year to reach 309 million units last year.

IoT allows us to streamline workflows, optimise resources, and deliver better customer service. The rollout of 5G and the impact on download speeds and scalability has driven even greater demand for IoT solutions for consumers, businesses, and the government, says Toby Bargar, the senior tax consultant at Avalara.

Ucloudlink Group Inc, the mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, is broadening the business boundaries of its GlocalMe brand to new industries.

Businesses are eager to leverage their network connection capabilities to gain market leadership. The potential rewards from leveraging wireless connectivity are endless, says Ankur Bhan, global head of Nokia’s Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING).

Transforma Insights published a White Paper, written in collaboration with network operator Telia, which finds that companies could save US$117 billion (€96.57 billion)by using a ‘Hyperscale IoT Connectivity’ solution. This equates to 28% of IoT connectivity costs.

TELUS’ strategic investment arm, TELUS Ventures, is investing $26.3 million CAD (€17.35 million) in Eseye, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions.