Press Releases

Lenovo outlines vision for IoT business transformation, collaborates with AWS

Lenovo has announced a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT)-based solutions, accelerating business transformation globally by making IoT adoption practical and scalable. (more…)

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December 21, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Largest 450 cellular IoT deployments together account for 349mn units

In its annual database Berg Insight covers the 450 largest cellular IoT deployments identified as part of the company’s world-class IoT market research activities since 2004. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

1NCE to offer free cellular IoT connectivity exclusively in AWS Marketplace

1NCE, a Tier-1 Internet of Things (IoT) carrier, aims to take away the entry barriers for developing cloud-based IoT solutions with 12 months of free, zero-commitment cellular IoT connectivity. This, says the company, is plenty of time for IoT developers to build their projects on 1NCE. (more…)

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December 18, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IBM acquires Expertus Technologies Inc

IBM announced it has acquired Montreal-based fintech company, Expertus Technologies Inc. The acquisition strengthens IBM’s portfolio as an end-to-end digital payments solution provider and further advances IBM’s hybrid cloud and AI strategy. (more…)

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December 16, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT helps African logistics companies pivot to beat Covid-19, says Pod Group report

Pod Group, a provider of connectivity services for the Internet of Things (IoT) has published a report based on research carried out during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic among logistics companies in Africa, who have had the foresight to quickly pivot their businesses to address gaps in the market that have opened up as a result of the lockdowns. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IntelliSite acquires Broad Sky Networks

IntelliSite Corporation announced the purchase of Broad Sky Networks, a fast growing, business-class wireless internet provider specialising in emerging 5G wireless and global wireless connectivity for IoT enterprise solutions and services. (more…)

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December 15, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT – the disruption champion in the 5G landscape

If we can rename the Internet of Things (IoT), we can arguably name that as disruption champion. Over last five years, says Abhishek Ghosh, business architect at Tech Mahindra, IoT has penetrated the traditional market place in a rapid manner and that is changing the way things are usually done. (more…)

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IoT cellular connectivity services provider Arkessa acquired by Wireless Logic

Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity provider, Wireless Logic has acquired another UK-based provider, Arkessa Ltd. According to Wireless Logic, this marks the latest step in its business expansion following the recent acquisition of European companies Datamobile AG and New Line Mobile BV. (more…)

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December 14, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Middle East & Africa wearables market rebounds in Q3 2020 as demand for earwear devices surges

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) wearables market rebounded in Q3 2020 thanks to an easing of the supply disruptions that had plagued the previous quarter. The market recorded year-on-year unit growth of 15.8% in Q3 2020, while its value was up 33.9% over the same period. (more…)

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Vodafone launches new security service to help businesses protect themselves from cybercrime

Vodafone has launched a new portfolio of cybersecurity products to protect UK enterprises, public sector organisations, and critical national infrastructure providers from cybercrime. (more…)

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December 11, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello