Migrating from 2G/3G for IoT? Here are the 4 key factors to consider when choosing your upgrade path

In December 2022, Transforma Insights released a White Paper ‘2G and 3G switch-off: what network evolution means for IoT’ in collaboration with Telia and Ericsson, which looks at the implications of 2G and 3G network switch-off for enterprise IoT deployments. The refarming of spectrum is nothing new, with countries such as Australia, Japan and the

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5G is the revenant technology which could work wonders for the IoT

In 30 years of communications Paul Carter has seen more re-incarnations than any exorcist, says Nick Booth.

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Antenova introduces terminal antennas in three designs for ISM and cellular bands

Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules, is introducing two brand new antennas for the ISM and cellular frequencies. These antennas are designed to be used on the exterior of a product, and are built to an ergonomic blade design to blend well into the outside of the design.

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Powered by Aeris IoT Services, In-car Cleverness provides innovative, end-to-end telemetry solutions

Fleet telematics has evolved. Automotive personnel realise that the focus now is on understanding what the car can tell you. The issues have moved beyond simple tracking and fuel consumption data offered by most telematics providers. Today’s systems can accurately, cost-effectively, and remotely extract and present data from the engine management systems of a vehicle

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In-car Cleverness and Aeris expand global connectivity service for IoT automotive telematics

In-car Cleverness (IcC) is collaborating with Aeris to deliver “even more consistent” IoT automotive cellular data and charge-free roaming across Europe – and the rest of the world – to its customers. These include automotive dealers, car rental operators and auto leasing and insurance companies.

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World’s first cellular NB-IoT module combines, affordable, global connectivity with over 10 years’ battery life

u-blox has announced forthcoming availability of its SARA-N2 Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) module, the world’s first cellular radio module compliant to the 3GPP Release 13, Narrowband IoT (LTE Cat. NB1) standard.

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Telemedicine devices can deliver similar outcomes to in-person visits, say healthcare providers

The majority of healthcare professionals now feel telemedicine is a high priority for their organisations and can deliver similar outcomes to in-person care, according to a new survey by Aeris.

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Diversity and sensitivity – the business of antenna design, from Taoglas perspective

If there’s one often overused – and sometimes abused – word that sums up the last few decades of human history then it’s diversity. Advances in transport and communications technologies have brought widely different people, places, ideas and cultures into close proximity with one another. Moves from mass manufacturing to just-in-time techniques have also driven

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Avnet boosts global IoT services offering in the Americas with Aeris deal

Avnet, Inc. has announced a new agreement in the Americas with Aeris. Avnet can now offer customers in all IoT markets – including automotive, fleet, health care, utilities, industrial and telematics – a unified platform to manage cellular connectivity across LTE, GSM and CDMA networks.

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Numerex announces availability of LTE technology for M2M applications in North America

Numerex®, a provider of on-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the availability of LTE (Long Term Evolution to 4G) technology for M2M and IoT services  in North America. 

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M2M DataSmart and GenX Mobile aim to speed up getting M2M devices to market

M2M DataSmart and GenX Mobile have announced a new partnership where GenX Mobile can now offer customers an integrated M2M service ‘out-of-the box’, by providing the hardware as well as the airtime services as a joint sales strategy between both firms.

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U-Blox acquires Fusion Wireless

Swiss positioning and wireless chip and module company U-Blox has acquired San Diego based Fusion Wireless, a provider of CDMA wireless modules for consumer and M2M applications in North America.

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New white paper – M2M Technology: Challenges and Opportunities

With traditional revenue streams like Voice getting saturated in most markets around the world, M2M holds the promise of generating new avenues for revenue generation.

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Remote switching product could force operators to add value

A machine-to-machine (M2M) product that lets enterprises deploy and control wireless devices that are capable of remotely switching between GSM and CDMA networks in real time has been launched by startup Signalset.

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Nokia Siemens Networks completes purchase of Motorola’s networks assets

Nokia Siemens Networks has completed its acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ networks assets paying US$975m in cash.

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