7layers reports the evolution of a new test management system, Interlab EVO

7layers, a company in the Bureau Veritas Group, has announced its new, web-based and scalable test management system, Interlab EVO.

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Will IoT destroy capitalism, what happens to all that blood and will we soon be robots?

Top billing at Thursday’s IoTx Live event in London rightly went to an audience with James Brehm, founder and chief technology evangelist of James Brehm & Associates, and Matt Hatton, co-founder & CEO of Machina Research. Here, Jeremy Cowan learns from IoT’s funniest double act.

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Verizon teams with Giesecke & Devrient to deploy 4G LTE rugged SIMs for M2M communications

Munich, Germany – Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a supplier of end-to-end secure mobile solutions, and Verizon have deployed ruggedised 4G LTE Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards for use in M2M communications. This represents one of the first activations on the Verizon Wireless network in the U.S. of a removable ruggedised LTE M2M SIM provided by

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Vodafone’s sale of Verizon Wireless stake to raise US$130 billion

Newbury, UK, 2 September 2013 – Vodafone has announced that it has reached agreement to dispose of its US group (whose principal asset is its 45% interest in Verizon Wireless) to its joint venture partner Verizon Communications Inc. for US$130 billion (£84 billion).

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4G/LTE and audio developments expand auto capabilities as research shows connected car appeal

Canada, UK and USA – Sierra Wireless has introduced the first in the AirPrime AR7 series of automotive-grade modules for LTE networks, while engineers at CSR plc have combined audio and connectivity to drive new auto applications. Now new Yankee Group analysis shows the popularity of connected cars.

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Vodafone hit by poor Southern Europe revenues again, CEO puts less emphasis on M2M in 2013

Vodafone today announced disappointing figures for its year ending March 31, 2013. Group revenue was down by 4.2% to £44.4 billion (€52.2bn) and full year organic service revenue declined -1.9%* (Q4 -4.2%*).

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Novatel Wireless M2M module for insurance telematics and fleet management receives Verizon approval

Novatel Wireless, a provider of intelligent wireless networking solutions,announced that its MT 3050 device has received technical approval from Verizon Wireless

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Cadec Global implements Verizon's M2M Management Center for fleet customers

Manchester, New Hampshire, USA — Cadec Global, Inc., a company providing enterprise-class fleet management systems, reports that its PowerVue solution now utilises Verizon Wireless’ M2M Management Center to deploy and manage devices for its fleet customers

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FIME to deliver Isis™ certification

FIME, a leader in consulting and market integration testing services for near field communication (NFC) solutions has been authorised by Isis to certify Isis products

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GCT Semiconductor LTE Single-Chip now certified for LTE modules on Verizon Wireless network

San Jose, California, USA. (BUSINESS WIRE) — GCT Semiconductor, a designer and supplier of 4G mobile semiconductors, has announced that its LTE single-chip, GDM7240, has been certified for use in 4G LTE modules on the Verizon 4G LTE wireless network. Device makers seeking an LTE module can now benefit from faster time-to-market.

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Mobile operator data shows steady M2M subscriber growth in Q1 2012, says Berg Insight

Gothenburg, Sweden. May 25, 2012 – New market data from Berg Insight shows a sustained strong momentum for wireless M2M communication in the first quarter of 2012. According to figures disclosed by leading global mobile operators, the number of machines using cellular communication continues to grow at a high rate

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Vodafone reports M2M connections up 47% as group profits fall 2.4% to £11.5bn

While Vodafone Group’s adjusted operating profit for the year ended 31 March 2012 fell by 2.4% year-on-year to £11.5 billion (US$18.2 billion), due to the sale of its interest in SFR, the company has seen major growth in M2M connections, notably in the automotive and utilities markets.

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John Tillotson joins smart water management company Phigenics as CMO

Naperville, Illinois, USA. April 16, 2012 — Phigenics, LLC, an innovative water management services company, announced today that it has appointed John Tillotson (pictured) as chief marketing officer (CMO).

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Sierra Wireless launches 4G LTE AirLink™ Intelligent Gateway

Sierra Wireless has announced that the AirLink™ GX440 4G LTE rugged wireless gateway has received certification to operate on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.

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Isis chooses Gemalto to deploy mobile payment and NFC services in the US

Isis, the mobile commerce joint venture between AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless, has selected digital security service provider, Gemalto to secure its mobile commerce platform.

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Medical Centre uses smart phones to monitor heart patients at home

Flagstaff Medical Centre, Arizona USA (FMC) has enrolled its first patient into a ground breaking new program, Care Beyond Walls and Wires, an initiative that will extend the care of patients beyond the walls of the hospital or doctor’s office.

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