Press Releases

Ericsson fast tracks automated smart factory to become operational in China

September 2019 marks a milestone in Ericsson’s smart manufacturing capabilities as a SEK $500 million (€452 million) transformation of the company’s existing factory in Nanjing, China, reaches its conclusion. The resulting automated factory stands among the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the industry. (more…)

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September 18, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

CommScope announces Wi-Fi 6 smart media device and IP client platforms for connected home

CommScope has announced two additions to its RDK Video Accelerator portfolio: a Smart Media Device (SMD) platform 7852 featuring Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, as well as an IP Client VIP7802 with Wi-Fi 6. Both devices include AOMedia Video 1 (AV1) and high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities. (more…)

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September 17, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Ericsson performs novel 5G coverage and performance verification using drone-powered solution from Rohde & Schwarz

Test and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz has supplied mobile network testing tools used in drone-based network coverage, performance and operation tests managed by Ericsson, a global provider of network infrastructure. (more…)

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September 16, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5G users now experience max download speeds over 1000 Mbps in 4 countries

As more operators in more countries launch 5G services, Opensignal has again analysed the maximum speed that our 5G smartphone users have experienced, updating our previous analysis of 5G maximum speeds. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

UK IoT security regulation encourages consumers to be more aware

The UK government is moving forward with its plans to create regulation for IoT devices. The move follows a broad global trend to try and lock down the burgeoning but insecure world of the IoT, says Mike Nelson, vice president of IoT Security at DigiCert. (more…)

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September 10, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Streaming technology specialist integrates data-over-sound to help deliver seamless interactions between smart devices

Chirp, a provider of data-over-sound technology is supporting StreamUnlimited, a specialist in embedded streaming and voice assistant technology. (more…)

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September 9, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

NFC PRO series from Smartrac aims to take secure product authentication to higher levels

Smartrac Technology Group, a global provider of RFID technology and IoT solutions, has launched the new PRO series of its portfolio of NFC tags and inlays. (more…)

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September 6, 2019

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IoT and environmental sustainability: Helping cities to be greener than ever

The climate crisis is high on the UK’s agenda right now. This follows the country’s recent 2050 net-zero emissions target pledge, various Extinction Rebellion street protests and the UK recording the longest period without burning coal since the Industrial Revolution. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

New Zealand City of Dunedin selects Telensa to deliver smart street lighting for 15,000 LEDs

Telensa, the provider of connected lighting and smart city data applications, has announced that its smart streetlight system has been selected by Dunedin City Council (DCC) as part of a contract with Broadspectrum to upgrade Dunedin’s streetlighting network. (more…)

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September 5, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Low power IoT service revenues to exceed $2.6bn by 2024, as operators seek new revenue streams

A new study from Juniper Research found that service revenues from low power IoT technologies will exceed $2.6 billion (2.3 billion) by 2024; rising from only $290 million (263 million) in 2019, a growth of 800% over the next 5 years. Low power IoT technologies include low-priced wireless connections that deliver low bandwidth and power saving features suited to asset monitoring. (more…)

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September 4, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello