Video streaming named the USA’s 5G killer app, as tech prediction season opens early

WEEK IN IoT – OK, I admit it. I have a real problem with the notion that there’s a killer app for each new bearer technology that comes along, says Jeremy Cowan. Perhaps this is because it’s the first question I’m asked every year when I meet people at Mobile World Congress.

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How the eSIM can drive growth for operators

After months of speculation on the name, the colour, the features and the price, Apple’s September event finally revealed its latest line-up of handsets. Since then, there’s one feature in particular that has continued to generate further chatter in the telecoms industry: the eSIM.

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Nuance shows AI-powered developments for the car and smart home of the future at CES 2018

New conversational artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions asre being shown at CES 2018 by Nuance Communications, Inc..Through advancements in conversational AI, Nuance is empowering solutions that hear, understand, learn, and use language to interact with consumers, providing personalised experiences and aiming for new levels of convenience, engagement, security and satisfaction.

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Digital coupon redemptions to surpass $90 billion by 2022, says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of digital coupon redemptions will surge to $91 billion (€77.15 billion) by 2022, up from $47 billion (€39.85 billion) in 2017.

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A message from the future: Businesses harnessing critical communications platforms and IoT data

According to research carried out by 451 Research, 71% of global businesses are now gathering Internet of Things (IoT) data and 90% expect to increase spending over the next 12 months.

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Building the business case for mobile banking security

As part of the smartphone and smart device revolution, mobile banking has become a popular method for people to manage their finances. The benefits of mobile banking are two-fold: users can bank in a more convenient manner and banks can use smartphones as a way to better engage with their customers.

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Paessler’s PRTG makes Industry 4.0 a reality for coil form manufacturer Weisser

In Germany, Industry 4.0 – or the fourth industrial revolution – is one of the hot topics of the day. By connecting the virtual and the physical it promises to open up a whole new world of possibilities for manufacturers to do things better, faster and more efficiently.

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Weqool chooses forge by Xura for immersive social experience in fitness app

Xura, Inc.’s forge by Xura platform is reported to have been used to provide real-time communication capabilities within new social fitness app, Weqool.

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Aeris’ Neo platform is to offer enterprises 4G LTE for IoT solutions

Aeris reported that its Neo™ service now offers 4G long-term evolution (LTE) high-speed wireless data communications for enterprises deploying IoT solutions.

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First 4G LTE Maker Modem for M2M applications, with u-blox technology

TOBY-L2, a u-blox LTE module, has been embedded in the first ever 4G LTE Maker Modem by M2M Circuits, now running a campaign on Kickstarter. The Maker Modem is the only 4G modem designed for the MakerSpace enabling direct cellular connection to single-board computers and microcontrollers for M2M applications.

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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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Monnit releases new, value priced International Cellular Gateways for wireless sensors

Monnit Corporation has announced the release of new International M2M cellular gateways for wireless sensors. In order to meet the needs of International customers, Monnit is introducing new, low-cost International cellular gateways. The gateways feature 3G (GSM/UMTS) or 2G (GSM/GPRS) cellular technologies allowing for operation on a majority of the cellular networks.

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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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Paralysed by indecision on the road to the IoT

There’s a bewildering number of options for advancement in M2M. If only we could find a machine to make the navigation decisions for us

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Medically proven: Turkcell’s mHealth device shows significant health benefits in diabetes study

Turkey’s company Turkcell and Turkey’s oldest academic institution Istanbul University has announced the initial results of a medical diabetes study carried out with mobile health solution Turkcell Healthmeter. The study is among the first known global examples of an operator-developed mobile health product that has successfully produced significant health benefits in a scientific research carried

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Telefonica O2 Ireland’s Brian D’Arcy to lead Anam Technologies Managed Services

Anam Technologies, has appointed Brian D’Arcy as global VP of Managed Services.  Brian joins Anam Technologies from his position of Commercial director-O2 Media at Telefonica O2 Ireland.

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