2018

The LoRa Alliance has released three new LoRaWAN specifications, each allowing over-the-air firmware (FOTA) updates. The number of LoRaWAN based low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks and devices has increased significantly, according to the association, with a 50 per cent jump in …

  Under the new alliance, NEC and Samsung will combine their expertise in 5G and IT solutions NEC and Samsung Electronics have announced a partnership with the main aim of strengthening their next-generation business portfolio, including 5G. Under the new …

  Cubit acquired Advanced Traffic Solutions for over $235 million   U.S. firm Cubic has entered into an agreement to acquire Advanced Traffic Solutions, which provides intelligent traffic solutions for the transportation industry, for about $235.7 million in a cash …

  Telstra upgraded existing infrastructure to 5G in the cities of Adelaide, Perth and Canberra Australian operator Telstra said it has selected Ericsson as its key partner for the deployment of 5G technology. Telstra CEO Andrew Penn said the carrier …

IBW is taking off, driven by a convergence of technologies (small cells and CRAN, new DAS architectures, MEC, CBRS, MulteFire), connectivity needs (IoT, enterprise and venue applications, high-capacity/low-latency connectivity in venues), and business models (private networks, neutral hosts). This report …

    Fifth-generation (5G) cellular technology is making the transition from general idea to network implementation. In addition to faster downloads and lower latencies, 5G will support smart devices, including self-driving cars and wearables, telemedicine and the internet of things …

Understanding the opportunity for private, in-building 5G networks HONG KONG–Millimeter wave frequencies are a key to delivering the multi-gigabit-per-second throughputs expected as 5G matures. As operators stand up outdoor 5G networks, radio site densification is necessary to overcome the limited …

FirstNet says it continues to see rapid growth in its subscriber base More than 3,600 public safety agencies around the country are now subscribers of FirstNet-AT&T — although FirstNet leaders cautioned that the partnership is still in the early days …

Addison Lee has struck a deal with self-driving car company Oxbotica to bring driverless taxis to the streets of London by 2021, with New York and other cities to follow. The firm said it aims to take a greater share …

WiredScore, a New York-based technology firm that rates buildings on internet connectivity, announced this week it raised $9 million in Series A funding- the move signals that investors see digital connectivity as a significant area of growth in the coming …

Qualcomm talks planning 5G coverage in 3.5 GHz and millimeter wave bands HONG KONG–While each operator has a different approach based on their particular spectrum portfolio, there’s consensus that delivering commercial 5G, especially using millimeter wave frequencies, will require significant …

While an increasingly tech-savvy workforce, the exponential increase in bandwidth and speed from 5G and changing business models are responsible for driving future technological innovation in the commercial real estate sector, the most explosive gains in the sector have been …

CBRS rules finalized The Federal Communications Commission has finalized the rules governing Priority Access Licenses for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service at 3.5 GHz, setting the stage for a PAL spectrum auction. The FCC’s update to the rules governing CBRS …

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IBW is taking off, driven by a convergence of technologies (small cells and CRAN, new DAS architectures, MEC, CBRS, MulteFire), connectivity needs (IoT, enterprise and venue applications, high-capacity/low-latency connectivity in venues), and business models (private networks, neutral hosts). This webinar …

The availability of LTE network coverage in a customer location is not a true indication of a fully operational NB-IoT or LTE-M service. IoT devices are typically installed in remote locations such as basements and garages where the network signals …

Verizon expects Oath unit to miss 2020 revenue target Verizon’s wireless and internet of things businesses continue to be a source of strength, but the company’s Oath media and advertising business reported lower revenues and is expected to miss its …

The resounding message to technology?companies in the PropTech sector at?CREtech’s event in Chicago last week was to create data-driven transparent solutions that can unify disparate systems to meet challenges faced by developers, portfolio managers, and property owners. The first-ever Chicago …

  DoCoMo’s new offerings include an IoT-driven temperature and humidity-monitoring service for industrial refrigerators and freezers   Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo and its U.S. subsidiary, NTT DoCoMo USA, announced the launch of an IoT-driven temperature and humidity-monitoring service for industrial …

  Deutsche Telekom and SK Telecom will invest in areas including edge computing and quantum cryptography German telco Deutsche Telekom and Korean carrier SK Telecom have entered into a cross=investment agreement, aiming to strengthen their competitiveness in 5G. Under the …

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the cellular coverage holes, dropped calls, unreliable connectivity, and poor reception that plague employees and guests inside middleprise buildings (i.e., those that are up to 500,000 sq. ft.). Carriers and system integrators have all …

  PHAZR recently got approval to sell its 5G equipment in the US and Europe Texas-based PHAZR, which provides 5G virtualized radio network products, aims to start shipping 5G New Radio products for commercial deployments starting in the second quarter …

ATLANTA–Although much of the wireless industry’s 5G focus is on the Radio Access Network, transport network providers have to be just as ready for 5G as the rest of the network in order for 5G services to be successfully delivered, …

Ahead of the release on November 5 of a major report by Enterprise IoT Insights into the state of the smart city market, entitled How to buy / sell a smart city – procurement models to make every city smart, we …

The internet of things (IoT) is making its entrance into the workplace of every industry –  and manufacturing is no exception. This technology is changing the way manufacturers do business. Successful implementation is critical to ensuring the business not only …