SoftBank adopts Cisco network convergence system to optimise next-gen mobile IP core network operations

Cisco Systems G.K. has announced that SoftBank Corp. has adopted the Cisco Network Convergence System 5500 Series. This provides high-density 100GE routing and Segment Routing technology for optimising network operations for its next-generation mobile IP core network.

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How to deliver scale for IoT connectivity

Solving the growth challenge for smart, connected devices The predictions of there being many millions, if not billions, of devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) by 2020 are soon to be put to the test. In little more than two years, we’ll know just how accurate the analysts and researchers were but, regardless

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u‑blox runs NB‑IoT lab and field trials in Brazil with Huawei, Vivo, CAS Tecnologia and PinMyPet

u‑blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced that it is partnering with key players of the IoT ecosystem, Huawei, Vivo, CAS Tecnologia and PinMyPet running lab and field tests inside new Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT or Cat NB1) networks in Brazil.

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u-blox delivers new series of secure LTE advanced automotive telematics modules

u‑blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, has announced the TOBY-L4 series of Automotive Grade telematics modules. The series integrates LTE, UMTS and GSM connectivity with a powerful embedded processor, enabling a wide range of applications on a single device.

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Infiswift develops IoT solutions in China with United Electronics Co.

Infiswift, an enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) platform provider, has announced an exclusive partnership with IT conglomerate United Electronics Company (UEC) to integrate and deploy enterprise IoT solutions in China.

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IoT device manufacturers can now manage PKI certificates throughout the product lifecycle

Icon Labs, a provider of security solutions for IoT and edge devices, has announced its IoT Certificate management solution supports Infineon Technologies’ OPTIGA™ Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

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In the land of IoT coverage is king

Industrial applications of IoT technology and solutions provide some of the most high-value use cases of the connected technology. From logistics to improving environmental applications, says Neil Hamilton, VP of Business Development at Thingstream,

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G&D integrates with Otono to cut costs and accelerate installations of eSIM management solutions

Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) is teaming up with Otono Networks to simplify and drastically reduce the cost of deployment of eSIM solutions for carriers around the world.

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Two u-blox LTE Cat 1 modules now available on T-Mobile’s US 4G LTE network for IoT Access Packs

u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced PTCRB certification of its TOBY-R202 and TOBY-R200 LTE Cat 1 modules for T-Mobile‘s US 4G LTE network.

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Manchester’s smart city project that wants to be a blueprint for cities worldwide

CityVerve, is a UK government-funded smart city demonstrator based in Manchester. Here, Jeremy Cowan talks to Nick Chrissos, head of Innovation Technology, Cisco UKI — Cisco is one of the 21 organisations which are part of the CityVerve consortium — to get an overview of the CityVerve project

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IIoT has promise but it’s not a slam dunk

Much has been written about Industrial IoT and its tremendous potential to help businesses improve operational efficiencies, drive down costs and enable new revenue streams. However, while opportunities to apply IoT within industrial settings abound,

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Telit and Tech Mahindra collaborate on enabling end-to-end IoT solutions

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced its multi-faceted collaboration with Tech Mahindra on developing complete solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Freight Farms builds connected farms on the Xively IoT platform to help sustainability

LogMeIn, announced that Boston, USA-based agriculture company, Freight Farms has selected LogMeIn’s Xively Internet of Things (IoT) platform to build a connected farming environment for customers of their fast growing Leafy Green Machine hydroponic growing facilities.

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Blog: M2M – When “easy” isn’t easy

Many mobile operators talk about how easy it is to do business with them and several service providers make bold claims about being the best in this regard, but let’s be clear: there is no quick-and-easy solution when it comes to cellular M2M deployments.

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Why operators need to gear up fast for the new machine-to-machine age

Today, the machine-to-machine (M2M) market remains small. According to research company, Analysys Mason, the number of device connections worldwide was just 62 million in 2010.

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Welcome to the decade of M2M: the challenges facing operators – Part 2

In the first part of this article, we suggested that there are three primary challenges that M2M creates for operators. The first two are security/secure authentication

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