Star gazing – 5 predictions for M2M & IoT trends in 2016

Alright so we’re a couple of weeks into 2016 so I think I’m still within the prediction grace period? If you haven’t already you can read my review of 2015

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Telit powers new Intercel modems in Australia

Telit will power SAM3T, the latest smart modem product from Intercel Pty Ltd., a manufacturer and supplier of GSM, GPRS, 3G and 4G industrial modems for machine-to-machine applications. Telit‘s HE910

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Digi International launches industrial-grade LTE router for critical infrastructures markets

Digi International has introduced the Digi TransPort® WR31, a rugged, versatile enterprise LTE router built for critical applications operating in harsh environments. The WR31 features advanced security and monitoring and

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Gemalto Cat 1 LTE connectivity solution wins ‘Most Innovative Application’ award

Gemalto has won the Most Innovative LTE Application and Service Award for its Cinterion® Cat 1 LTE wireless module.

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Connectivity on the edge

There is a technological tsunami heading straight to the centre of the mobile telecoms world. IoT promises a deluge of connected “things”, from smart water meters and remote perimeter access

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It must be Xmas, the generations are all gathered and they’re fighting over the spectrum

It’s a bit of a flashpoint at this time. Tension mounts. All the generations and their products get together, they’re all excited and there are massive – possibly unrealistic –

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Prepare your business for the 2G/GSM network shutdown – Pt 2

So where do we go from here? There is no doubt about it, with development times in M2M/IoT ranging from 6-18 months for new solutions. M2M system vendors in some

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LTE’s flexible spectrum causes confusion

Cellular wireless has evolved from 2G through to 2.5G and on to 3G, but the technology employed in LTE is significantly different to those earlier generation networks and the result

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IoT application builders can’t rely on 2G or 3G availability after 2020, says Machina Research study

Machina Research has published a Strategy Report ‘2G and 3G switch off: a navigation guide for IoT’ looking at the emerging trend in mobile operators switching off 2G (and in

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Car OEM telematics leads IoT segments and generates $60 bn service revenues in 2020-says ABI

While 4G networks would be preferred by automakers to power the connected car, it is 3G networks that will carry the data driving the majority of its global telematics and

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EE launches EE Connect, the UK’s first 4G-capable dedicated machine-to-machine service

EE has launched EE connect, the UK’s first 4G-capable dedicated Machine to Machine (M2M) service. EE Connect provides the foundation for businesses and public sector organisations to develop the connected

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Cellular M2M modules to reach $2.2bn in 2019: Wireless terminals growing even faster, says new Beecham report

A new report from Beecham Research predicts rapid growth in the sales of M2M cellular modules and wireless terminals to end 2019, with volumes shipped reaching 154% and 166% of

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Global automotive market ‘awaits 5G’ to leverage higher network coverage, availability and density

The world will soon see 5G emerge as a blend of pre-existing technologies such as 2G, 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi to allow higher network coverage, availability and density. With its

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Vodafone expands Integrated Terminals range with USB Connect and MachineLink 3G Plus

Vodafone has launched two new M2M terminals, to make it easier for enterprises to benefit from the Internet of Things (IoT). USB connect is a dongle that’s designed to be

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The top 5 misconceptions about 2G sunsetting

By now, it’s no secret that our beloved, perceived-to-be-low-TCO 2G networks are going away. Even as the vast majority of in-service M2M applications would continue to add value with 2G

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3G/4G technologies will dominate cellular M2M communications by 2018, says Berg Insight

According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, the global cellular M2M market has entered a period of transition from 2G to 3G/4G technologies. The share

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