Press Releases

GSMA highlights US$1.8trn IoT revenue opportunity for mobile network operators

The GSMA has announced that mobile network operators are set to benefit from an estimated US$1.8 trillion (€1.50 trillion) Internet of Things (IoT) revenue opportunity by 2026 boosted by the early deployment of commercial Low Power Wide Area Networks in licensed spectrum, (more…)

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September 11, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Myriad launches Thingstream a global IoT connectivity platform built on USSD messaging

Myriad Group AG has launched Thingstream, a unique global M2M connectivity proposition that delivers true ubiquity, security and better connectivity for IoT applications via the world’s first global IoT connectivity platform. (more…)

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Global roll-out of mobile IoT with new dedicated working group supported by GCF

The Global Certification Forum GCF, has established a new dedicated working group to focus on the testing and certification requirements for ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) devices and applications that make use of mobile connectivity. (more…)

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Antenova introduces Robusta a low profile GNSS antenna for tracking applications and smart cities

Antenova is to launch Robusta part no. SR4G031, a new GNSS antenna for metal surfaces – at the GSMA MWC Americas show. The antenna operates in the 1559-1609 MHz bands and is designed for tracking metal objects and smart city applications. (more…)

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September 5, 2017

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Comprion claims to be first to release remote SIM provisioning device test bench

In line with the just published GSMA SGP.23 test specification for Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) of eUICCs in consumer devices, Comprion has announced the release of a corresponding device test bench. The GSMA SGP.23 test specification encompassed three items under test: eUICCs, devices, and servers. (more…)

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August 25, 2017

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Olivier Beaujard joins Semtech from Sierra Wireless, to become senior director LoRa Alliance

Olivier Beaujard has left Sierra Wireless for a new position in the Internet of Things at Semtech. (more…)

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July 6, 2017

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Why the used car could decide the future of the mobile SIM

When the first mobile SIM was revealed 1991, it was the size of a credit card. Obviously phones were bigger then. Much bigger. (more…)

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June 23, 2017

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SIMalliance eUICC spec to enhance interoperability of standardised remote subs management

Non-profit industry association, SIMalliance, has published an updated version of its specification that standardises the remote loading and management of subscriptions across deployed machine-to-machine (M2M) and consumer devices. (more…)

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May 25, 2017

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eSIM market projected to increase to almost 1bn shipments by 2021, says IHS Markit

The embedded SIM (eSIM) market is projected to increase nearly nine-fold, from a relatively small base of 108.9 million shipments in 2016 to 986 million shipments in 2021. This is according to the latest research from IHS Markit. (more…)

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May 11, 2017

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IoT Connectivity: The game-changer for transportation

Wireless connectivity has become a great enabler in defined stationary locations like business parks and warehouses. But, what about the industries and services that are constantly on the go? (more…)

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April 25, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil