Will Qualcomm’s acquisition of NXP Semiconductors trigger a new wave of market consolidation?

Qualcomm, the smartphone chipmaker, has acquired NXP Semiconductors for US$47 billion in the largest semiconductor acquisition of all time, says Yiru Zhong, senior industry analyst, Digital Transformation, Frost & Sullivan.

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Mobile e-commerce businesses to enhance platforms through IoT and predictive analytics

With the growth of mobile e-commerce, the number of online communication channels and the volume of customer data is multiplying, prompting software developers to design platforms that can collect and

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Gemalto and Valeo turn your smartphone into a secure car key ‘like James Bond’

Automotive supplier, Valeo has partnered with Gemalto, provider in digital security, to ensure the security of its virtual car key system called Valeo InBlue®.

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Fog computing gateways and cloud network solution launched for mobile and industrial enterprise IoT

LILEE Systems, a provider of advanced mobile connectivity solutions and emerging innovator in cloud-based network solutions, unveils its new platform for mobile and fixed distributed enterprises. These include bus fleets

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Cisco fills cellular gap in IoT stack by buying Jasper Technologies, says analyst

Cisco has moved to snap up privately-held Jasper Technologies with a planned acquisition for US$1.4 billion. Frost & Sullivan believes this to be as much as 20 times the company’s annual revenue

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IoT to make buildings and cities ‘smarter’ – Part 2

Sensors everywhere There is a growing market for advanced occupancy sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, thermostats and photo sensors which can gather data about movement, heat, light and use of space

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Utilities, healthcare, transportation and manufacturing most lucrative markets, says Frost

Information & Communications Technologies (ICT) investment across vertical markets will outpace Europe’s average gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the forthcoming years. Compared to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and

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Information and communication technologies uptake in global smart plants market Shifts to high gear

Information and communication technology (ICT) deployments in manufacturing industries are currently limited to the sporadic use of machine to machine (M2M) communications and cloud solutions.

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Wearable devices set to make ubiquitous connectivity a reality, says Frost & Sullivan

The fledgling wearable devices market currently caters to a niche customer base. Improvements in devices and newer, interesting use cases will accelerate the transition to mass market proliferation.

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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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European cities open up treasure chests of data to stimulate innovation

However, Frost & Sullivan survey finds limited progress towards commercialisation of public sector information

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Surge in smart meter installations to support European, meter data management market

Although the scope for meter data management (MDM) in Europe is currently limited, the market is expected to take off in the foreseeable future. The main driver for the adoption

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QIVICON wins innovation prize and gains new partners

Bonn, Germany – International management consultancy Frost & Sullivan has announced smart home platform QIVICON as the winner of its European Visionary Innovation Leadership Award, naming QIVICON as the most innovative solution

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Biometrics can revolutionise mobile payment security, say analysts Frost & Sullivan

London, UK – Payments carried out via mobile devices have significantly increased in recent years. During a ‘card not present’ process, a personal account number (PAN), expiration date, and card

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Give us your verdict on 2013 Predictions in M2M, smart cities, connected devices and NFC

What’s coming in 2013 in the world of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and connected devices? M2M Now talks to a few key industry figures — now tell us if they’re talking

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Talking Heads: Team, Tools and T-Mobile are the 3 keys to RACO’s fun in the sun, says Horn

As a provider of wireless data solutions to the machine-to-machine (M2M) communications industry, RACO Wireless is perhaps best known for its efforts to simplify mobile device management, cut costs and

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