Press Releases

Securing the IoT edge means cyber security experts must work together

The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a unique cybersecurity challenge. A combination of low computational power, a wide variety of communication protocols, and a lack of security standards leaves a myriad of channels open for hackers. (more…)

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March 26, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Germany deploys its largest LoRaWAN network for energy and water utility

Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), and ZENNER IoT Solutions GmbH, a LoRaWAN system integrator and solution provider in Germany, have collaborated on the largest LoRaWAN deployment in the country. The deployment includes up to 3,000 Kerlink Wirnet LoRaWAN gateways. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The IoT revenue promise that was never cashed in

Expectation and reality do not always match – and this is even more pronounced when it comes to projected revenue streams. For example, says Carsten Rhod GregersenCEO and founder of Nabto, industry insiders and investors were certain that making money in the connected space of the Internet of Things (IoT) was not limited to physical product sales. Rather, other revenue streams would become possible after the initial product sale, including value-added services, subscriptions, and apps. (more…)

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March 24, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Data transparency for digital transformation

Capturing digital transformation data is vital for small businesses. Creating a completely transparent and data-based business culture between departments saves significant time and costs., says Arti Mehta, editor, TM Forum.

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March 20, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Nokia partners with China Mobile to deliver IoT-based highway landslide alert platform

Nokia announced, in partnership with China Mobile/CMCC Guangxi, that it is delivering a landslide monitoring and early warning system for highways operations management company, BGIGC Group (Guangxi Beibu Gulf Investment Group Co. Ltd). (more…)

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March 18, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

MiCOM Labs and QA Consultants partner to provide quality and compliance testing for IoT

QA Consultants (Toronto and Dallas) and MiCOM Labs (Pleasanton, CA and Shenzhen China) announce a strategic partnership to provide an integrated offering of software quality engineering services with electronic/wireless device testing and certification compliance services. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart home devices market continues to grow but localisation remains a challenge

The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market which includes smart home appliances, home monitoring/security, lighting, smart speakers, thermostats, and video entertainment devices saw strong growth in the final quarter of 2019. That’s according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), which shows that the market expanded 35.6% year on year in Q4 2019 to reach 5.3 million units. (more…)

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March 17, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Infineon launches OPTIGA Connect 5G-ready eSIM turnkey solution for mobile consumer devices

Infineon Technologies AG has extended its embedded SIM (eSIM) portfolio with the new OPTIGA Connect eSIM solution for mobile consumer devices. This solution supports all GSMA standards from 3G to 5G and securely authenticates the device to the subscribed carrier network of choice. (more…)

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March 16, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Thales, Telstra, Microsoft and Arduino deliver scalable trust for easy-to-deploy IoT Applications

Thales and Telstra, Australia’s telecommunications company are working with Microsoft and Arduino to pave the way for scalable security for connected IoT devices, by implementing a solution that enables trusted and secure end-to-end communication between device and cloud. (more…)

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New Cyble 5 Module advances drive-by and IoT data collection for gas and electricity utilities

Itron Inc aims to innovate the way utilities and cities manage energy and water and has announced the launch of its Cyble 5 communications module for utilities and cities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello