Industry 4.0

An IoT MVNO killer? It sure sounds like it, almost – if the whole rest of the global operator market could just pick it up. But no, says the global enterprise arm of US operator Verizon; IoT-geared MVNOs will plug …

Solving for cost, complexity and differentiation to accelerate private cellular adoption The market for private cellular solutions has materialized somewhat slowly and in fits and starts, but major NEPs and SIs are working to stake their claim on what will …

Note, this is an excerpt from a new editorial report, called Private 5G for IoT – plotting timelines, defining applications and making bets. The full report is available to download for free here. An on-demand webinar on the same topic …

Public and private cellular, Wi-Fi and low-power sensors all have a role to play in enterprise wireless for Industry 4.0 The vision of Industry 4.0 sees businesses of all sizes and in all sectors harnessing wireless connectivity and other complementary …

The business division of France-based mobile operator Orange is offering a hybrid public/private (‘private’) standalone 5G (SA) solution in its home country, combining simultaneous access to its public network with private network deployments for enterprises. It is the first time …

Huawei intends to expand its AI-powered cloud services into new areas, including government, finance and manufacturing Chinese vendor Huawei has introduced the latest version of its pre-trained Pangu AI model, as well as AI cloud services focused on industry needs. …

US private cellular and drone services provider Ondas Holdings, parent of Ondas Networks, has raised “at least” $15 million in a two-phase venture funding deal with Charles & Potomac Capital (C&P Group). The new investment will go to “accelerate production, …

In the third installment of a four-part podcast series presented in partnership with Nextivity, Chief Commercial Officer Stephen Kowal reiterates the importance of both cellular and Wi-Fi in enterprise connectivity. However, he points out that Wi-Fi does have limitations, and …

Huawei said it will actively support AIM Global with case studies on industrial AI implementation The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Huawei, and other partners have officially launched their “Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing” (AIM …

Sooner or later, it all comes down to money – and there just aren’t that many clear-cut use cases to bankroll a private 5G deployment. That is the consensus. Yes, industrial AR for remote assistance, reliable mobility for AGVs and …

Rail freight transport operators face pressure to improve the capacity and efficiency of their operations while keeping expenditures and environmental impact low. As a result, they are increasingly looking for new ways to move more for less. Adif Logistics Centers …

A novel alliance of eight mobile operators, spearheaded by Telefónica and seeking to cajole “disruptive” startups to build applications for their global 5G networks, has signed with Qualcomm in a bid to stimulate the AR/VR startup community, specifically. The group …

Ericsson said that new European hub is expected to be operational in early 2026 Swedish vendor Ericsson announced an investment $169 million to build a next-generation smart manufacturing and technology hub in Tallinn, Estonia. The vendor said that the main …

As organizations rush to automate factories, warehouses, and other industrial environments, deterministic network connectivity and uninterrupted mobility have become nonnegotiable. An increasing number of network-connected devices are being introduced into industrial operations at a faster pace than ever before while …

A new report from analyst group SNS Telecom & IT, based out of Dubai, says global spending on private LTE and 5G network infrastructure for vertical industries will grow at a CAGR of approximately 18 percent between 2023 and 2026, …

In today’s data-driven world, a significant amount of data storage still happens on-premise. However, when organizations opt for cloud solutions, it is often through cloud subscriptions with hyperscalers like Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services. These cloud-based services offer tools …

A good – and overdue and delayed – catchup with Bernd Gross, chief technology officer at Software AG, at Hannover Messe some months back gave pause to reflect on broader developments with Industry 4.0, and with 5G as an adjunct …

The 5G New Calling Solution, which is based on 3GPP R16 specification, represents an upgrade of operators’ basic calling services, bringing various interactive and new services to users, according to ZTE. The Chinese vendor said that 5G New Calling fully …

Nokia has announced a go-to-market deal for private LTE and 5G in Latin America with Spain-based mobile operator Telefónica. The pair will target the ports, mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors, described as the “most promising industries in the region”. The …

The internet of things (IoT), the tech movement supposed to save the planet, is destroying the planet. About 78 million batteries from battery-powered IoT devices will be dumped globally every day by 2025 – if nothing is done about it. …

In the second installment of four-part podcast series presented in partnership with Nextivity, learn about the role private cellular networks play in enabling the digital transformation of enterprises of all sizes. While there are some impediments to the deployment of …

Selecting the right connectivity technology for agriculture IoT applications is confusing as there are a wide range of options available, from cellular networks to satellite connectivity in addition to low power wide area (LPWA). In this blog post we explore …

The MIOTY Alliance, the industrial IoT group, formed in early 2020 by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) to shepherd its burgeoning MIOTY technology into the crowded low-power wide-area (LPWA) IoT space, has struck a deal with FábricaDigital in …

Semtech-owned IoT firm Sierra Wireless has partnered with telecoms software outfit Amdocs on a new network planning and management solution to reduce the complexity of private LTE and 5G networks. The new product goes with Sierra’s portfolio of IoT routers …

The UK government has committed £21 million to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) based technologies across the National Health Service (NHS) to help diagnose conditions such as cancers, strokes and heart conditions. NHS Trusts, geographically organised healthcare units within the NHS, …