Smart grid communications and hardware market to reach $3.2bn value annually by 2020, says Navigant

A recent report from Navigant Research analyses the global market for smart grid networking and communications technology, including global market forecasts for shipments, average selling prices, and revenue through 2023.

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Sierra Wireless launches next-generation AirLink® gateways for 4G LTE networks worldwide

Sierra Wireless, has announced the launch of the company’s next generation of Sierra Wireless AirLink® gateways. The AirLink GX450 4G mobile gateway and the AirLink ES450 4G enterprise gateway offer support for a broader array of LTE frequency bands, making them compatible with networks worldwide.

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Stream Technologies appoints Low Power Radio Networks (IoT) specialist

Tracy Hopkins formally joins Stream Technologies has as SVP, Low Power Radio Networks (IoT). Previously with Neul, Tracy’s appointment underlines Stream’s commitment to enabling leading edge wireless technologies for M2M and IoT.

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KORE Wireless teams up with TCAM Technology Pte Ltd

KORE Wireless, has partnered with TCAM Technology Pte Ltd, to promote its cellular M2M solutions.

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Safety support opens up automotive, health and industrial markets for ARM Cortex-R5 processor

ARM has delivered a comprehensive safety document set for the ARM® Cortex®-R5 processor to drive its adoption in safety-critical applications. This is a vital step toward the cost-effective deployment of more technically advanced systems across multiple sectors including automotive, health and industrial. The Cortex-R5 is the first in a range of ARM processors to come

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ORBCOMM acquires InSync Software

ORBCOMM Inc. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of InSync Software, Inc. (InSync). Headquartered in San Jose, CA, InSync’s software powers global sensor-driven asset tracking and remote monitoring applications that allow end users, managed service providers and independent software vendors to increase asset visibility, improve operational efficiencies and reduce risk.

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Telit, Allianz Telematics and Telenor Connexion join forces to optimise IoT performance

The Internet of Things (IoT) is truly coming of age with more than 50 billion devices expected to be connected by 2020. One of the challenges facing the Internet of Things is the possibility that a vast number of connected devices could overwhelm the data-carrying capacity of mobile networks.

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HGI strengthens its board with recruitments from two world-leading organisations

HGI has announced that two well-known members of the home networking industry have joined the group’s Board of Directors.

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Facial metrics meets job interviews and draft selection

Many people will tell you that it is what you DO not what you SAY that actually speaks volumes. They are referring to body language – like how nervous you look by motions such as shaking, lack of eye contact or many other tell-tale signs. One only has to talk to an experienced Police Investigator

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The trade-offs of HCE on mobile payment security

The recent inclusion of host card emulation, known as HCE, into Android 4.4 KitKat last year opened up the possibility of performing mobile NFC payments without using a hardware secure element. But while HCE may potentially remove some of the complexity of SIM secure element NFC payments, this is only part of the story.

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Apple Watch spurs rapid growth of market for wireless charging in wearable technology in 2015

Propelled by the arrival of the Apple Watch, the market for wireless power and charging in wearable applications is set to attain a gargantuan 3,000 percent expansion this year compared to 2014, according to IHS Technology.

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Sequans and Ecrio Deliver VoLTE Solution

4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. and Ecrio Inc. provider of 4G LTE real time communications client solutions for the mobile industry, have developed a joint solution integrating Ecrio’s operator-certified FlexIMS™ Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and SMS over IMS client software with Sequans’ LTE chipset platforms. As part of an ongoing product development activity with a

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Elisa launches new Internet of Things (IoT) service with ThingWorx® rapid application development platform

ThingWorx, a PTC®, has announced that Elisa, will deploy ThingWorx® platform technology to enable a new Elisa IoT service in Finland and Estonia.

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Inmarsat launches open technology strategy

Open technology platforms have revolutionised the technology industry, increasing levels of innovation and opening up new opportunities for developers and businesses alike.  As part of the development of the next generation of the global mobile satellite technology and applications, Inmarsat, will harness this culture of innovation by opening up its platforms to developers to encourage

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GlobalPlatform Membership grows with Verimatrix

GlobalPlatform has announced the further growth of its membership with the addition of Verimatrix, a specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe.

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ST&T selects Ikanos multi-mode gateway processor for its next-generation smart-home platform

Ikanos Communications, Inc. has  announced that ST&T, has selected the Ikanos Fusiv® Vx500 family chipset for its next generation of high-performance gateway platforms targeting a range of home automation, monitoring and other smart-home applications. ST&T has a track record of providing home automation products to top global OEMs and carriers, including Honeywell, AT&T and NTT.

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