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A double take on 5G

5G NR (also known as Standalone 5G) will deliver three generic network services: mMTC, URLLC and eMBB. They are typical telecom-insider terms, says freelance technology writer, Bob Emmerson. (more…)

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September 19, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

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

3G is dead – what next for product designers?

Whether you are imminently bringing out a new Internet of Things (IoT) product or have heard the rumours about 3G switch-off, it is a pivotal time in wireless networks. With 5G on the horizon and 2G beginning to close down, choosing the right technology to future-proof devices is a real challenge, says Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design. (more…)

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September 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Verizon tells IoT Now how it plans to roll out the PenLight smart grid in Washington State

As we reported earlier this month, Verizon has been chosen to update Washington State’s Peninsula Light Company (PenLight) power distribution system with Verizon’s Grid Wide Utility Services Intelligent Energy platform. Electricity meters equipped with Verizon cellular connectivity will replace end-of-life meters in the homes and businesses of more than 33,000 PenLight members. (more…)

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August 21, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Verizon lights the way for future smart grid technology with Peninsula Light Company

Verizon has been chosen to update Washington State’s Peninsula Light Company (PenLight) power distribution system with Verizon’s Grid Wide Utility Services Intelligent Energy platform. Electric meters equipped with Verizon cellular connectivity will replace end-of-life meters in the homes and businesses of over 33,000 PenLight members. (more…)

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August 5, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Quanergy and Chery have partnered to drive a new era of autonomous vehicles and smart cities

Quanergy Systems, Inc., a provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and smart sensing solutions, announced a partnership with Chery Automobile, one of the automotive manufacturers in China. (more…)

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July 19, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

China, India, Japan and South Korea set to surpass 1bn installed smart electricity meters in 2025

According to new a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart electricity meters in the Asian markets China, India, Japan and South Korea will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% from 613.4 million in 2018 to reach 965.9 million in 2024. (more…)

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July 10, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Telstra and Ericsson win top innovation award for NB-IoT

The award was announced during the 2019 GSMA Asia Mobile Awards (AMA) Ceremony held in conjunction with Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2019. AMA is considered the most prestigious awards platform for Asia, recognising companies and individuals driving innovation across Asian markets. (more…)

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July 1, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The road to 5G and driverless cars: A transformation not without risks

Thinking about 5G, and the multitude of new products and services being delivered on top of connectivity, takes me back to those Sci-Fi TV shows we watched as kids and the futuristic gadgets they used. The one thing those shows didn’t provide however, (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5G goes live in 15 commercial standardised networks worldwide: Global LTE connections rise to 4.4bn

5G, using 3GPP standardised wireless technology, has been commercially deployed by 15 mobile network operators worldwide, according to 5G Americas, the industry trade association and voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas and TeleGeography (GlobalComms Database). There will be an additional 47 launches of 5G technology expected before the end of 2019 for a total of more than 62 live 5G networks. (more…)

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June 26, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello