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Nokia gets on the amber nectar

Finnish kit vendor Nokia has got involved in creating a ‘connected digital microbrewery’ in Australia, as 5G finally starts to make itself truly useful.

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EchoStar teases pan-European satellite LoRa network

Irish satellite services provider EchoStar has launched an early adopter programme for its pan-European LoRa network.

IoT firm Sigfox acquired by UnaBiz

Troubled French IoT startup Sigfox has been saved from receivership by Singapore based UnaBiz.

Northrop Grumman hopes AT&T can make it better at blowing stuff up

AT&T and giant US defense contractor Northrop Grumman want to see how 5G can improve the efficacy of US armed forces.

Dyson invents the air purifying headphones

Dyson, the UK manufacturer made famous by selling upmarket vacuums based on jet engines or something like that, has unveiled a set of headphones that also blow purified air into your mouth.

Vodafone launches collaborative road safety platform

UK operator group Vodafone has unveiled a new connected vehicle platform, which is designed to enable real-time info sharing between drivers and transport authorities.

Australia uses LoRaWAN to boost Victoria’s AgTech sector

Farmers in Australia’s south-eastern state of Victoria are getting a helping hand from a vast IoT network.

5G – where were we 5 years ago and where are we today? Enrico Salvatori, Qualcomm, talks about an important moment for the role of digital in the new design of automotive technologies

5G, combined with AI, will be transformative in many industry sectors, but one area adopting this kind of technology particularly rapidly is automotive. Qualcomm aims to deliver in the three domains of digital chassis – connectivity and telematics, cockpit technology and autonomous design and thus enable the optimisation of performance. Expanding the parameters of connectivity is today’s reality and dramatically improves the user experience, ensuring consumers can get the same experience inside their car that they do on their smartphone. This will be the next step forward.

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UK 5G manufacturing trial showcases claimed benefits

Five organisations including Nokia and BT have collaborated on a 5G trial to demonstrate how 5G-connected robotics, computer vision and edge computing can boost UK manufacturing.

Dorset is loving its 5G

5G RuralDorset – a programme led by Dorset Council and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport – has put out a video explaining some 5G use cases, and it doesn’t do a bad job of selling it.

Why are MNOs drawn to the enterprise market?

IoT roaming and A2P messaging are driving mobile operators’ focus towards the enterprise market, creating new business opportunities and incremental revenue. Learn more from Howard Stevens, TOMIA CEO.

The smartwatch market hit record levels in 2021

The highest ever quarterly global shipments for smartwatches was recorded in Q4 2021 driven partly by cheaper devices and growth in India, claims industry analyst Counterpoint Research.

UK government makes modest investment in space programmes

Science and Innovation Minister George Freeman has announced a £2 million investment across 13 space projects.

Cellnex picks up private 5G deal in automotive space

Cellnex has inked another deal to roll out a private 5G network for an enterprise customer, this one marking its entry into the automotive sector.

How 5G supports a new era of location technology

Telcos now need to ensure they can deliver value for 5G beyond the connectivity pipe and deliver valuable insights for 5G IoT use cases.

MWC 2022 is set to be the most diverse yet

Ahead of the return of the telecoms industry’s biggest trade show, analyst firm Omdia has given some collective thought to what we might end up chatting about there.