SIGFOX and Brazilian partner WND announce IoT network deployment underway in Brazil

SIGFOX, a provider of dedicated communications service for the Internet of Things (IoT), and WND, the company launched to extend SIGFOX’s network across Latin America, announced they have begun deploying SIGFOX’s dedicated IoT network throughout Brazil.

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LPRS and SPICA Technologies partner to offer complete ‘end-to-end’ solution for the IoT

This new partnership will enable LPRS to offer customers a complete end to end solution for those looking to implement smarter strategies as the world advances deeper into the age of connectivity, data and the IoT (Internet of Things).

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Swiss introduce u-blox 8 module series with a focus on power usage

u-blox, a global provider in wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced the release of its u-blox 8 module series. It follows the launch in January of the u-blox 8 GPS/GLONASS receiver platform, an update of the u‑blox 7 platform.

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ZyXEL launches future-proof wireless LAN solution for growing businesses

ZyXEL Communications, provider of secure broadband networking, Internet access and connected home products, announced the launch of the NWA5123-AC 802.11ac Dual-Radio Unified Access Point.

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Consumer awareness and preference of Bluetooth technology at a rise a new survey shows

A recent survey conducted by Lux Insights, Inc. puts consumer awareness of Bluetooth wireless technology at 92% globally, with 62% of respondents reporting a purchasing preference for Bluetooth enabled products, noting Bluetooth is reliable, easy to use, and makes life easier.

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Business leaders need to prepare for digital experience quality, the next phase of digital transformation

Business leaders looking to improve the quality of their customers’ digital experience agree they do not know where to start, according to research published by Actual Experience.

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More than 66m wearables to be shipped annually for IIoT by 2021, says Tractica

Wearables in enterprise and industrial environments continue to see high levels of interest and market momentum, as companies across a wide variety of industry sectors conduct trials and plan deployments with a diverse set of devices across multiple use cases.

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Huawei and Vodafone announce opening of world’s first Narrowband IoT Open Lab

Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Vodafone Group announce the opening of an Open IoT Lab to work on the development of products and applications relating to Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology.

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The value of a standardised eUICC for M2M deployments

When we think about mobile, it’s natural to think about phones. But in fact by 2020, it is projected that handsets will account for only 72% of mobile connections. Instead, growth will come from connected M2M devices.

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Telensa and King Luminaire Co. Inc. complete field-testing for decorative luminaires

Telensa, which provides end-to-end smart city solutions using its low power Ultra Narrow Band (UNB) wireless technology, and King Luminaire Co. Inc., manufacturer of high-quality outdoor lighting fixtures, announced that they have successfully completed field tests

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Cumulocity and Astea team up to provide turnkey IoT solution for global service organisation

Cumulocity, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) software and solutions, and Astea International Inc., a provider in service management and mobile workforce solutions, are to offer a ‘comprehensive end-to-end service management solution’. It is available today.

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Eurotech wins $1.4 million contract in the United States with King County Metro

Eurotech, a supplier of embedded technologies, products and IoT systems, announced a contract with King County Metro Transit to deliver its mobile access router to buses in the greater-Seattle area.

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Pangea signs global mHealth partnership with Ideas in Medicine

Ideas in Medicine are experts in working with partners to realise their healthcare and medical innovation and taking it to market, utilising the Ideas in Medicine global network of innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, legal minds, distributors, marketers and mentors.

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Managing connected devices to avoid disconnected customers

According to a research from analyst firm IDC, two-thirds of the world’s largest 2,000 companies will have digital transformation at the heart of their corporate strategies by the end of 2017. Central to this transformation is the Internet of Things.

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Cloud-scale DevOps powered by new Red Hat Cloud Suite and OpenStack Platform 8

Red Hat, Inc., a provider of open source solutions, announced the general availability of Red Hat Cloud Suite and Red Hat OpenStack Platform 8. This is designed to bridge the gap between development and operations teams at the scale of cloud computing.

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Orange Business Services partners with Konetik to launch fleet management solution

Orange Business Services has partnered with UK-based start-up Konetik to help it launch an aftermarket plug-and-play fleet management solution.

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