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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
Read moreTelit 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
Read moreDigi 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
Read moreGemalto 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.
Read moreConnectivity 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
Read moreIt 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 –
Read morePrepare 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
Read moreLTE’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
Read moreIoT 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
Read moreCar 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
Read moreEE 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
Read moreCellular 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
Read moreGlobal 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
Read moreVodafone 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
Read moreThe 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
Read more3G/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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