5G will help start-ups compete with established companies, new Vodafone research reveals

A new report from Vodafone reveals how 5G could pave the way for a new wave of start-ups, with 60% of those surveyed believing the technology will help them compete against more established rivals.

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Retail businesses enhance in-store customer experience with Vodafone IoT and Perch

Perch, a specialist in physical and digital displays for retail marketing, is working with Vodafone Business to provide reliable, consistent, and engaging digital experiences in stores via Internet of Things (IoT) services.

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Berg Insight says NB-IoT device shipments reached 53 million units in 2018

According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, global shipments of NB-IoT devices reached 53 million units in 2018. Annual shipments are expected to almost triple in 2019 reaching 142 million units.

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Savvy enterprises ‘already strategising’ their use of IoT in the 5G era

5G went live across six cities in the UK at the end of May, with a limited area roll-out by network operator EE. 5G-supported devices so far include the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung Galaxy Fold, the Oppo Reno 5G and the LG V50 ThinQ.

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Low Power Wide Area Network market to be valued at US$65bn by 2025, GMI report says

Global Low Power Wide Area Network Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $1.5 billion (€1.3 billion) to over $65 billion (€58.2 billion) by 2025. So says a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Two-thirds of enterprises now deploying IoT, regardless of size

Companies of all shapes and sizes are deploying IoT solutions, according to the latest GSMA Intelligence IoT survey now they need to focus on deploying at scale and maximising the opportunity.

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Connected cars draw crowds in Barcelona, but the industry is focused on 5G V2X

As one wag put it at last year’s Mobile World Congress, “There sure are a load of mobile phones at this car show.” While drivers focused on the cars in Barcelona this year, the industry has been diving into the details of vehicle autonomy. And, as with so much at MWC19, says Jeremy Cowan, 5th

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Telecom Infra Project launches open RAN 5G NR project group led by Sprint and Vodafone

At MWC Barcelona, the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) announced a new project group named Open RAN 5G NR led by co-chairs Sprint and Vodafone with support

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NGMN gathers global operators for briefing on industry use cases building on 5G

The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance brought together several global operators to showcase 5G use cases beyond mobile broadband at its press and industry briefing at Mobile World Congress.

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How consumer IoT demand in electronics, smart home and healthcare is growing with new tech to 2023

The Consumer Internet of Things is the network of consumer devices used in various end-applications, such as smart homes, healthcare, and consumer electronics. The consumer IoT market is estimated to be valued US$46.8 billion (€41.3 billion) by 2018 and is projected to reach US$104.4 billion (€92.1 billion) by 2023, at a CAGR of 17.39% during

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Life Lessons Q&A: Early work on a precursor to the internet

IoT Now talks to Bobby Srinivasan, CEO of Mobileum As a child what job did you want? Believe it or not, I wanted to join the Army. 

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UK operators extend network sharing to 5G infrastructure to lower costs

Telefonica’s O2 and Vodafone are extending their network sharing deal to cover 5G, enabling them to accelerate the deployment of the faster mobile service at a lower cost.

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Vodafone completes first European trials of long distance drone flight tracking and control tech

In the first trial of its kind in Europe, Vodafone Group, an Internet of Things (IoT) service provider for business, says it has successfully demonstrated how mobile networks could support the European’s Commission’s vision of safe long distance drone flights.

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IoT Solutions World Congress 2018 will portray an industrial future marked by IoT, AI and blockchain

The fourth edition of the IoT Solutions World Congress (IoTSWC) –international reference event on the innovations of the Industrial Internet of Things–, will bring together, between 16 and 18 October in the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona,

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UK businesses of all sizes says Internet of Things ‘Vital for success’

A new report from Vodafone highlights that more than half of business providers in the UK (58%) believe it is essential to embrace Internet of Things (IoT) technology to be successful.

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The new model of selling IoT connectivity presents a challenge for traditional MVNO and MNO provider

The market for IoT connectivity worldwide continues to evolve rapidly – if anything, at a faster pace during 2018 than in 2017. New providers, such as Twilio and 1NCE, are entering the market says Tom Rebbeck, research director at Analysys Mason.

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