Mobile network operators have been supporting machine-to-machine traffic for years, and as the internet of things grows, the cellular industry wants to play a central role. Verizon Wireless and AT&T have upgraded their networks to support the latest generation of LTE for IoT, and...
Sony’s Altair Semiconductor will supply modem chips for AT&T’s $7.50 Category M1 LTE modules, which the carrier announced late last week. Altair was also AT&T’s modem vendor for its Category 1 LTE modules, which were priced at $14.99.
Shares of u-Blox are lower this morning after the Swiss company called off its deal to buy SIMCom's cellular module business. The two companies said they were unable to "close the deal as originally intended," but that they are parting amicably and will continue...
Sony's Altair Semiconductor will supply modem chips for AT&T's $7.50 Category M1 LTE modules, which the carrier announced late last week. Altair was also an AT&T modem vendor for its Category 1 LTE modules, which were priced at $14.99.
"A&T has been a very strong...
The agreement includes IBM’s IoT, cloud computing, advanced analytics and cognitive business solutions for the oil and gas vertical
KBR and IBM have recently reached an agreement to collaborate on the development of digital IoT products for customers in the oil and gas and petrochemical...
The company targets cargo companies with the new IoT platform
U.S. IoT firm AKUA has raised $3 million in funding, which will allow the company to accelerate the deployment of its IoT gateway platform.
The investment round was led by San Francisco-based Crosslink Capital, with additional...
German telecom operator Deutsche Telekom has integrated smart home features in its Speedport smart router to offer expanded service offerings
In addition to Wi-Fi, the Speedport Smart now also supports the DECT ULE cordless standard – enabling the integration of smoke detectors, thermostats, and many other...
We’ve heard all about the consumer benefits, the cool-factor, and the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), but did you know the benefits for enterprises are just as huge? By deploying successful Internet of Things solutions – like on-demand connectivity, reliable security and...
Two days after Sprint shared its IoT network plans, AT&T said it has launched its Category M1 LTE network ahead of schedule. The carrier said it was able to deploy the technology throughout its network via software updates. AT&T had previously said it would...
We’ve heard all about the consumer benefits, the cool-factor, and the potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), but did you know the benefits for enterprises are just as huge? By deploying successful Internet of Things solutions – like on-demand connectivity, reliable security and...
Cable and internet giant continues to grow its smart home business
Comcast said it has partnered with Philips Hue to enable its customers to control their home lighting through Comcast's Xfinity Home mobile app. The app can also automate lighting to coordinate with a home...
Two days after Sprint shared its IoT network plans, AT&T said it has launched its Category M1 LTE network ahead of schedule. The carrier said it was able to deploy the technology throughout its network via software updates. AT&T had previously said it would...
The Scout smart parking platform includes new analytics capabilities and a redesigned user interface
U.S. parking technology solutions provider NuPark has unveiled its next cloud-based smart parking management platform dubbed Scout.
The new version will allow parking professionals to gain greater efficiency, access, and better visibility...
The Chinese vendor also signed an agreement with a Taiwanese firm to start developing its next-generation NB-IoT chip
Chinese vendor Huawei expects to start shipping large volumes of its NB-IoT chip, the Boudica 120, in June, Asian press reported, citing Jiang Wancheng, vice president of...
The internet of things (IoT) is currently providing a number of benefits for companies operating in the oil and gas space by making processes easier, safer and more cost-effective
Internet of things technology is seeing increasing adoption by players in the oil and gas sector....
A lot of early smart city-type projects have involved leveraging pole sites as platforms for new infrastructure and services. For instance, poles can serve as a platform for small cells, as an interface for city services, and as a location for internet of things...
Love's Travel Stops stakes its reputation on fresh, fast food for truckers and travelers. Management knew sensors could yield valuable information about food quality, but decided against a major capital investment in hardware, software and connectivity. Instead, Love's subscribed to Digi International's food temperature...
U.S. software giant Microsoft and Swedish network infrastructure vendor Ericsson announced plans to expand collaboration in the internet of things space via a new enterprise IoT product integration meant to speed up the time it takes to launch mobile network-based IoT services.
Some users can control home appliances by speaking to their Android smartphones
GE Appliances has integrated its Geneva software with Google Assistant, enabling users to query and control home appliances by talking to a Google Home device. Geneva will also work with Google's Pixel phones...
The chipmaker will use the technology for its own supply chain
Intel and Honeywell have partnered to create a new solution for shippers that leverages cellular technology and a proprietary Wi-Fi protocol developed by Intel. Three logistics providers - DHL, Expeditors and Kuehne +...
The project, located in Rwanda’s capital Kigali will provide a blueprint for additional smart city projects in Africa
Global mobile satellite communications services provider Inmarsat will deploy LoRaWAN infrastructure around the city of Kigali, in Rwanda to support the city’s flagship smart city project.
Inmarsat said...
Google's new service allows companies to centrally manage distributed devices by integrating with the firm’s data analytics services
Google has announced its Google Cloud Platform (GCP) service called Google Cloud IoT Core, which allows businesses connect their IoT sensors and devices to the company's cloud...
The two firms have unveiled a pre-integrated solution to simplify the launch of mobile network-based enterprise IoT services
U.S. software giant Microsoft and Swedish network infrastructure vendor Ericsson announced plans to expand collaboration in the internet of things space via a new enterprise IoT product...
Sprint said it will launch a Category 1 LTE network within the next three months, and will follow up with Category M1 technology deployed throughout its network by the middle of next year. Category 1 LTE, which is part of 3GPP Release 8, caps...
