BROWSING: IoT

The connected car challenge

The challenges faced by the connected car industry are not easy to solve. The confusion as to what a connected car is looms heavily over the excitement about what the concept has to offer. Studies show that the average consumer doesn’t fully understand the connected car,...

2015 Predictions: Faster Wi-Fi, IoT, smarter smartphones

Long before the Internet and Wi-Fi were mainstream, prestigious hotels provided complimentary Wi-Fi service in public areas, such as the hotel lobby, and wired Internet connections in guest rooms. As the Internet and Wi-Fi became part of everyday life, existing solutions – which required...

AT&T IoT Foundry: Making ideas a reality

3-D printing drives R&D velocity The AT&T IoT Foundry in Plano, Texas, which specializes in "fast-paced" research and development of "Internet of Things" connected devices, relies on 3-D printing to bring concept to reality without typical slowdowns associated with third-party fabrication. In a recent tour of...

Digs: AT&T IoT Foundry

In this edition of “Digs”, RCRtv got a look inside the AT&T IoT "Internet of Things" Foundry in Plano, Texas. The Plano foundry is one of five locations that AT&T has set up around the world. http://youtu.be/JKMjGO1krAA Foundry director, Craig Lee says the building was a “tired...

HetNet: Cisco, Proximus partner on video and smart cities

Cloud migration and public Wi-Fi included Networking powerhouse Cisco recently announced a renewed partnership with Belgian digital television provider Proximus. The deal includes public Wi-Fi deployments and migration of the service provider’s content from the edge of the network into a centralized cloud architecture. Scott Puopolo,...

AT&T Foundry: Car temperature alert system aims to save lives

From smart trash cans and fridges to under-seat Wi-Fi technologies in large stadiums, the AT&T Foundry in Plano, Texas, is focused on expanding the reach of the "Internet of Things." But some of the projects have greater implications than making sure you're connected to...

IoT connects trash cans for smart pick up

AT&T Foundry leading the way IoT, M2M As the "Internet of Things" becomes a reality with the number of connected devices projected to hit 25 billion by 2020, the research and development team at AT&T’s IoT Foundry in Plano, Texas, is working hard to lead...

Connected fashion: IoT has never looked so glamorous

IoT meets fashion The world of connected wearables can often fall short when it comes to keeping up with the latest fashion trends, but as the "Internet of Things" evolves, so does the futuristic fashion scene. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show, Intel showcased the Smart...

Protecting Fido with the IoT

Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...

2015 Predictions: Looking ahead to the IoT in 2015

Editor’s Note: With 2015 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Years from now, we may look back on 2014 as the turning point; the year the...

IoT security concerns; now is the time to act

IoT security concerns; the stakes are high There's no question that one of the biggest trends of 2015 will be the push to make all things connected. At CES 2015 in Las Vegas, most announcements and product reveals centered around the "Internet of Things." "This is...

EMEA CEOs: nomos AG talks IoT

Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor, and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...

2015 Predictions: Security for IoT; orchestrating NFV, SDN prime for progress

Editor’s Note: With 2015 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. Security leads off 2015 predictions As 2015 gets underway, it’s natural to consider what’s next on the...

CES 2015: IoT-connected home trends

CES 2015: IoT-connected home trends LAS VEGAS – The "Internet of Things" has taken the Consumer Electronics Show by storm. Everywhere you look at CES you will find new platforms and devices that allow consumers to have all things connected. One of the biggest trends...

2015 Predictions: Location, NFV, IoT, video set to change mobile in 2015

Editor’s Note: With 2015 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. The end of the year always brings on new planning cycles for technology companies, and you...

CES 2015: Connected brain health, race cars using only your mind

CES 2015: Connected brain health showcased LAS VEGAS – From wearables to connected pain relievers to fitness devices, CES 2015 is the place to be for connected health products. A big trend at this year's show is connected brain health. Muse is showcasing a brain sensing headband to help keep...

CES 2015: Android moves beyond mobile

LAS VEGAS – Google's Android operating system dominates the smartphone market with an 84% share, but as the smartphone market's blistering growth rates cool down, Google is looking for new ways to extend Android's dominance. Wearable devices and the "Internet of Things" may be...

EMEA CEOs: Ubertesters

Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...

2015 Predictions: M2M, IoT set for strong growth in 2015

Editor’s Note: With 2015 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year. With the “Internet of Things” exploding for both enterprises and consumers, the machine-to-machine market has seen...

CES 2015: Sleep IQ Kids brings IoT to bedtime

Scan for monsters with smartphone app LAS VEGAS – Sleep Number’s new Sleep IQ Kids, demoed at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, uses "Internet of Things" technology to make bedtime a family affair. The child-size mattresses, equipped with full body sensors capable of recording heart rate, movement...

CES 2015: IoT, connected cars and more

LAS VEGAS – The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show kicked off Monday with Pepcom’s Digital Experience in Las Vegas, where attendees demoed the latest in the "Internet of Things," mobile money, connected cars and other hot tech products. In the IoT space, Wink is a smartphone application...

Reality Check: Big ‘things’ to watch at CES 2015

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. You have probably been hearing quite a bit in recent months about the “Internet of Things” coalescing into a major...

EMEA: 2014 in connected cars

Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...

EMEA: Sierra Wireless adds managed M2M solution

Claudia Bacco, Managing Director – EMEA for RCR Wireless News, has spent her entire career in telecom, IT and security. Having experience as an operator, software and hardware vendor and as a well-known industry analyst, she has many opinions on the market. She’ll be sharing...