Global 5G connections reach 298mn in Q1 2021, 172 5G commercial networks deployed worldwide

The state of the race for the fifth generation of wireless (5G) subscriber adoption has tightened up significantly, as global wireless 5G connections for Q1 2021 have been adjusted to 298 million, according to 5G Americas, the wireless industry trade association and voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas.

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Trimble launches mobile Augmented Reality tool to optimise service

Trimble announced the launch of Trimble PULSE Remote Expert, an Augmented Reality (AR) tool that improves the productivity of field service technicians by connecting them with support experts via video, audio and spatial annotations in real-time.

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InfiNet Wireless launches educational platform for enhanced wireless communication

InfiNet Wireless, global provider in fixed broadband wireless connectivity, announced the launch of its own educational platform, the InfiNet Wireless Academy. InfiNet Wireless Academy is an information and training platform for customers and partners who use InfiNet solutions and is a one-stop expertise centre for high-speed wireless communication.

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Jabra launches Engage – the business headset engineered for ultimate call satisfaction and security

Jabra is launching a new franchise of wireless headsets that sets new standards for call quality, security and the number of staff who can simultaneously use them. Jabra Engage sets out to be the world’s most powerful professional wireless headsets.

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Huawei outlines the path to a 5G Era for Vietnam

At the 4G/5G International Conference 2018 in Hanoi, Huawei outlined the path to a 5G Era for Vietnam. Speaking at the conference on “Paving the Way for 5G in Vietnam”, Dr. Mohamed Madkour, vice president of Huawei Global Wireless Network Marketing, highlighted the value that 5G will bring to Vietnam

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InfiNet wireless to showcase its latest technologies and developments for mobile and nomadic connectivity at MWC 2018

InfiNet Wireless, the global provider in fixed broadband connectivity, announced that it will be showcasing its latest solutions for uncompromised connectivity at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018.

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How IoT will evolve this year and why disposability and recyclability will determine the future

The year is shaping up to be one of the most innovative in history, and you may be wondering which trends will emerge to drive connected life forward. After we saw IoT become a household name in 2017, says Vivek Mohan, director of Wireless IoT Products at Semtech, here’s what I believe 2018 has in

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Interview with Chris Pearson, president of 5G Americas

As Mobile World Congress in Barcelona draws near again, you know that 5G will be on people’s lips. So Jeremy Cowan of IoT-Now.com asked Chris Pearson, president of 5G Americas to shed some light on what the advent of 5G will mean to all of us.

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Open standards and interoperability are the key to Smart City growth

Smart City applications may still be in their infancy but the Internet of Things (IoT) is a true game changer in terms of the opportunity it presents to unlock operational efficiency and improve quality of life, says Phil Beecher, president of the Wi-SUN Alliance.

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Case Study: Controlling quality of irrigation water with IoT to improve crops production

The quality of irrigation water, as well as the correct management of water resources, is essential for the productivity and efficiency of the crops. Controlling and analysing water before irrigating is crucial and its quality may vary significantly depending on the time of the year. So frequent measurements are recommended.

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IoT Now Magazine December-January 2018

IoT Now Magazine (ISSN 2397-2793) explores the evolving opportunities and challenges facing CSPs across this sector. Our exclusive interviews pass on the key lessons learned by industry leaders in next gen Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) services. In December-January issue: TALKING HEADS: Tele2 IoT’s Rami Avidan on plans to orchestrate a flexible, agile and scalable ecosystem

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5G to account for 40% of wireless network infrastructure spending by 2025, says SNS Research

SNS Research‘s latest report package indicates that 5G networks will account for more than 40% of all wireless network infrastructure spending by the end of 2025.

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Casambi’s updated lighting control app enhances daylight management and multiple network access in larger buildings

Casambi, the provider of smart wireless lighting control technologies, announces the introduction of a new release of their lighting control app for smartphones, smart watches and tablets. The software update enables more feature-rich Bluetooth-based management of daylight harvesting,

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Rongwen and Silver Spring Networks connect smart lighting in Guangzhou using standards-based RF Mesh and IPv6 Technology

At Smart City Expo World Congress, the international event on smart cities, Guangdong Rongwen Energy Technology Group (Rongwen) and Silver Spring Networks, Inc. announced their selection to connect smart LED street lights in Guangzhou, China.

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Huawei wireless X Labs and MGI Sign MoU on the exploration of real-time wireless telemedicine

At the 8th Global Mobile Broadband Forum, Huawei Wireless X Labs and MGI signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on wireless telemedicine.

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NEXT Future Transportation forms innovation partnership with Digital Barriers

NEXT Future Transportation, a provider of modular vehicle solutions provider, and Digital Barriers, provider in wireless video streaming and deep learning-based facial recognition, announced a joint integration programme around embedded computer vision software.

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