neXat navigates new route to maritime prosperity for connectivity providers

neXat the satellite industry’s connectivity capacity aggregator is now available to the maritime sector, opening the door for maritime connectivity services providers to new markets and the monetiSation of payment and management services.

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oneM2M invites contributions on future roadmap for standards based IoT systems

oneM2M is currently finalising a set of specifications for Release 4 of the standard while conducting parallel work on features to include in Release 5. Some of the new features under discussion include the topics of AI for Internet of Things (IoT) systems, tools for data licensing and, controls to guarantee adherence to privacy regulation

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Rural digital divide tackled as Nokia, Qualcomm and UScellular hit extended-range 5G record over mmWave

Nokia, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and UScellular have achieved a world record extended range over mmWave of more than 10km utilising its 5G extended-range millimetre Wave (mmWave) solution on a commercial network.

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How to solve the ‘many to many’ problem of connected car data

Worldwide, sales of connected cars with embedded telematics are estimated to have hit 28.5 million units in 2019, and by 2023 it is predicted Europe will have the largest connected car parc globally.

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Hospitality organisations must accelerate digital transformation to secure long-term recovery

As hospitality’s doors finally reopen, the sector is quickly getting a sense of the evolved “digital-first” world in which it’s now operating. The past year has seen a significant step change in the adoption of technology and digital services, but while some hospitality businesses were able to welcome online models, huge swathes of the industry

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Maxim Integrated teams with Xailient to provide IoT face detection

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. and Xailient Inc., a company focused on artificial intelligence (AI) for the edge, announced that Maxim Integrated’s MAX78000 ultra-low power neural-network microcontroller detects and localises faces in video and images using Xailient’s proprietary Detectum neural network.

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Signify joins HomeGrid Forum to transform wireless communications

HomeGrid Forum has announced that Signify, the provider of lighting, has joined the organisation to expand the innovation and deployment of G.hn technology for Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) applications.

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Virgin Media O2 selects Ericsson 5G core to power standalone network deployment

Ericsson has been selected by Virgin Media O2 to deploy cloud native, container-based dual-mode 5G Standalone Core on cloud infrastructure in the UK, paving the way for Virgin Media O2 to deliver ultra-fast connectivity to consumers and develop advanced enterprise use cases.

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How to Get IoT Connectivity Right

Technological advances are creating a new wave of connected products that previously operated in isolation. This enables companies to control large numbers of products remotely, improving operational efficiency in the field. It allows them to constantly gather streaming information from sensors, creating opportunities for new services and reducing the cost of existing ones. The Key

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Jack asks Munic to support rollout of windshield breakage detection IoT device

Munic, an artificial intelligence (AI) and embedded technologies provider for the automotive and fleet sectors, reports that Jack, the developer of what it claims is the IoT’s first windshield breakage detection solution, has selected Munic.io to support its rollout in the United States and Europe.

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Maidenhead United FC drives development of new ‘smart stadium’ with partner Connexin

Maidenhead United football club has formed a new partnership with Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city operator Connexin to digitally enhance the club through innovative technologies to build its new ‘smart’ stadium.

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Rising demand sees Vodafone expand narrowband IoT coverage to reach 98% of UK geography

Vodafone has doubled the number of sites in its Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) network to meet increasing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) services. Vodafone NB-IoT coverage now reaches 98% of the UK geography.

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Softing introduces software module for connecting modbus TCP controllers to IIoT applications

Softing adds to its Docker technology-based edgeConnector product family. The new edgeConnector Modbus is a flexible Docker container application for Modbus TCP controllers.

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Security and device on-boarding woes fail to stop enterprises raising IoT spend

We all know about the predictions for multiple billions of “things” being connected over the next few years, but are Internet of Things (IoT) networks delivering what they promised? Here, business technology journalist Antony Savvas considers some new research.

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First blended connectivity capabilities for IoT claimed by Soracom

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, announced the launch of Soracom Arc, a service that allows anyone developing IoT solutions to leverage Soracom’s IoT platform using any internet connection, including cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and satellite.

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Leverage private networks to accelerate business development

The concept of private networks has been there for quite some time. Private networks are usually preferred by businesses and various types of private organisations to protect the data and information that they store and handle.

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