Softbank targets two million with 1NCE flat rate IoT connectivity

SoftBank has announced an expansion of its global Internet of Things (IoT) business in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, spanning 19 countries and regions, including Japan. SoftBank’s primary emphasis in this initiative will be directed towards marketing IoT services, with a key focus on promoting the 1NCE IoT Flat Rate connectivity offering. SoftBank aims to

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Streamline SIM technology for APAC IoT applications

Compared to other industries in APAC, which are at the forefront of innovation, digital transformation in the IoT space in Asia Pacific (APAC) has experienced slow progress. But in a post-pandemic landscape, the forecasted reality for the next decade is quite different. Here, Hamish White, CEO of eSIM service provider Mobilise, explains the technology required

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SoftBank aims to secure 2 million IoT connections with 1NCE Flat Rate

SoftBank Corp. has announced that it will launch a full-fledged expansion of its global Internet of Things (IoT) business in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, commencing this month. This sales expansion spans 19 countries and regions, including Japan. SoftBank’s primary emphasis in this endeavor will be directed towards marketing IoT services, with a key focus on

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How to elevate private 5G into transformative connectivity for IoT 

Private 5G networks are a means to an end, that end being the conversion of massive amounts of IoT data into actionable local and distributed information and intelligence that is securely accessible for authorised personnel and third parties in corporate ecosystems. Private 5G networks are part of the broader organisational trend towards digital transformation. The

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NB-IoT, CAT-M, SIGFOX and LoRa battle for dominance drives global LPWA network connections to pass 1bn by 2023

Cellular and non-cellular LPWA network connections will grow globally at a 53% CAGR until 2023, driven by market growth in smart meters and asset trackers, according to a new report from ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies.

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Sensors in the security & surveillance market expected to reach US$12bn by 2023, Frost & Sullivan believes

The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing about a new era of connectivity in the digital age, say analysts Frost & Sullivan. It is connecting critical business sectors through a network of secure data flow, analytics, and management. It is also bringing numerous opportunities for sensor participants

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Everything can be smart: Key traits of the newest smart cities – Part 1

According to IoT Analytics, smart cities constitute 20% of IoT projects around the world. Of these, Europe implemented 47% of them, America 31%, and the APAC region 15%. Such numbers reveal that a niche development is in demand and could represent an influx of new ideas for the development of new projects.

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Wireless mesh networking devices market to grow at almost 9% a year until 2021, says Technavio

Technavio analysts forecast the global wireless mesh networking devices market to grow at a CAGR of almost 9% during the forecast period, according to their latest report.

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China Telecom Shanghai Research Institute joins HomeGrid Forum to support G.hn technology

HomeGrid Forum announced China Telecom Shanghai Research Institute has become its newest promoter member. China Telecom Shanghai Research Institute is a major research organisation within the China Telecom Corporation, and has worked on G.hn related projects for more than three years.

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Connected home trends around the world

At present, North America leads the world connected home market. Favourable conditions for development — such as the recovery of the residential market — higher adoption rate of security systems

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Telit’s 2015 results show EBITDA up 31% to $45.3m, CEO expects further benefits of scale

Telit Communications PLC, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), has published its preliminary results for the year to December 31, 2015. Revenues for the year rose 13.4% to US$333.5 million (2014: $294 million).

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Telit Wireless Solutions appoints Derick Tsang as president of Asia-Pacific region

Hong Kong, February 17, 2012 — Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM) has appointed M2M industry executive Derick Tsang (pictured) as president of its Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

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