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Senet partnership brings smart farming to LoRa-based LPWA network

Senet, a low power wide area network provider for North American LoRa-based "internet of things" applications, today announced a partnership with Paige Ag, a manufacturer and supplier of wire, cables, cable assemblies and electrical accessories, targeting smart farming and irrigation in agriculture. Poor wireless coverage...

PTC’s Kepware updates industrial IoT connectivity platform

Kepware, a PTC business, released its KEPServerEX Version 6 software, which is an update to the company's industrial "internet of things" connectivity platform aimed at strengthening its core product offering for global corporations requiring operational scalability, security and support. Enhancements include a new method for...

5G and IoT connection could be stressed by 3GPP standards work

IoT network support seen behind push for tighter integration into current LTE work, with 5G integration pushed until Release 16. DALLAS – “5G” and the “internet of things” are often connected in the same breath, but could actually be moving further apart in...

How Huawei set the tone for NB-IoT, cellular’s LPWA network

In 2015, Huawei published a report titled "NB-IoT: Enabling new business opportunities," arguing that wide area low power networks, which had already been around for a decade, were fragmented – having poor reliability, security and high operational costs. Its response was narrowband-IoT, the cellular...

How Huawei set the tone for NB-IoT, cellular’s LPWA network

In 2015, Huawei published a report titled "NB-IoT: Enabling new business opportunities," arguing that wide area low power networks, which had already been around for a decade, were fragmented – having poor reliability, security and high operational costs. Its response was narrowband-IoT, the cellular...

Meet LTE-R, the network responsible for next-generation smart trains

GSM-R, an aging railway standard In 2000, the railway companies of Europe sat down to finish up the creation of a cost-efficient and interoperable standard for communication between trains. The aim was to replace all analog systems then in use. They laid down the requirements...

Meet LTE-R, the network responsible for next-generation smart trains

GSM-R, an aging railway standard In 2000, the railway companies of Europe sat down to finish up the creation of a cost-efficient and interoperable standard for communication between trains. The aim was to replace all analog systems then in use. They laid down the requirements...

SK Telecom demonstrates 5G connected car

The telco aims to launch 5G trial networks in Seoul and other cities to support connected cars and VR Korean mobile operator SK Telecom has deployed what it claims to be the world's largest millimeter wave-based "5G" trial network using the 28 GHz band at...

Samsung buys Harman to expand IoT, connected cars footprint

Samsung yesterday announced it will acquire audio giant Harman for $112 per share in cash, or total equity value of approximately $8 billion. Samsung is set to use Harman as a platform to expand its presence in the large and rapidly growing "internet of things"...

Samsung buys Harman to expand IoT, connected cars footprint

Samsung yesterday announced it will acquire audio giant Harman for $112.00 per share in cash, or total equity value of approximately $8.0 billion.  Samsung is using Harman as a platform to expand its presence in the large and rapidly growing market of IoT connected...

IoT security attacks: a timeline of the internet of things’ darkest hours

IoT security, a worrisome past IoT security is a bit of a conundrum – the only time it gets the coverage it deserves is when it has failed, or is in the process of doing so. It is important to find the silver lining to...

Smart street lighting enabled by LoRaWAN network in Budapest test site

A LoRaWAN test town for Hungary Szada is a small town on the outskirts of Budapest, Hungary, with a population of around 5,000. Its economy has relied on agriculture for centuries, with a recent trend towards vine growing. Thanks to its proximity to Budapest, Szada...

IoT security attacks: a timeline of the internet of things’ darkest hours

IoT security, a worrisome past IoT security is a bit of a conundrum – the only time it gets the coverage it deserves is when it has failed, or is in the process of doing so. It is important to find the silver lining to...

Huawei targets the oil and gas industry

Huawei oil and gas partners include Honeywell, Richfit, RFD, Evinsys and Bandweaver Huawei and partners including Honeywell, Richfit, RFD, Evinsys and Bandweaver showcased solutions covering the industry chain of the oil and gas sector during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2016. Some...

Amid decline, Ericsson expands scope of agreement with Cisco

Building on existing partnership, Ericsson and Cisco will further collaborate on IoT, security, Wi-Fi and data center switching Ericsson and Cisco have expanded the scope of a strategic agreement to now include new areas of business such as data center switching, Wi-Fi, security and the...

Smart street lighting enabled by LoRaWAN network in Budapest test site

A LoRaWAN test town for Hungary Szada is a small town on the outskirts of Budapest, Hungary, with a population of around 5,000. Its economy has relied on agriculture for centuries, with a recent trend towards vine growing. Thanks to its proximity to Budapest, Szada...

What is an IoT AEP, or application enablement platform?

There is a general agreement that the "internet of things" will produce tens of billions of connected devices in the next few years. How we will get there isn't so straightforward, but enterprises are continuing to look for ways to streamline development for IoT...

A cloud in space, NASA uses AWS for Mars image analysis

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a center for the robotic exploration of space, having sent a robot towards every planet in the solar system. Cloud computing is an essential part of the tactical operations for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. From the control room...

A cloud in space, NASA uses AWS for Mars image analysis

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a center for the robotic exploration of space, having sent a robot towards every planet in the solar system. Cloud computing is an essential part of the tactical operations for the Mars Science Laboratory mission. From the control room...

What is an IoT AEP, or application enablement platform?

There is a general agreement that the "internet of things" will produce tens of billions of connected devices in the next few years. How we will get there isn't so straightforward, but enterprises are continuing to look for ways to streamline development for IoT...

Meet the world’s most intelligent smart building: The Edge in Amsterdam

World's most intelligent smart building Twenty-eight thousand sensors. That is how many it takes to create the world's smartest, most environmentally friendly building: The Edge. An office building in Amsterdam whose main tenant is consulting firm Deloitte, has been rated the most environmentally sustainable smart...

Vodafone connectivity enables IoT health care, public safety

CSL, an "internet of things" and machine-to-machine solutions company with a footprint in the fire and security industry, selected Vodafone to bolster the connectivity of its more than 2,800 alarm installers. CSL became a Vodafone partner in 1996, as it looked "scale resilience of the...

Vodafone chooses PTC’s Thingworx platform for IoT app development

PTC announced its ThingWorx application enablement platform has been chosen by Vodafone for "internet of things" application development. PTC noted the initial agreement covers development of solutions designed for the IoT market. Vodafone offers end-to-end IoT capabilities targeting a number of industries including automotive, insurance...

Meet the world’s most intelligent smart building: The Edge in Amsterdam

World's most intelligent smart building Twenty-eight thousand sensors. That is how many it takes to create the world's smartest, most environmentally friendly building: The Edge. An office building in Amsterdam whose main tenant is consulting firm Deloitte, has been rated the most environmentally sustainable smart...