Deutsche Telekom taps into satellite for full coverage IoT
German operator Deutsche Telekom is about to start using satellite to ensure full global coverage for its Internet of Things offering.
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Qualcomm launches a new IoT platform
US mobile chip firm Qualcomm has launched a new platform that it hopes will simplify the process of getting into the IoT game.
BT deploys 4G and smart sensors to upgrade water systems in Yorkshire
UK telecoms group BT and Yorkshire water have installed smart sensors and a 4G mast to provide remote water quality monitoring in the Yorkshire Dales.
Widespread distrust of corporate ESG reporting revealed
A new industry survey has found that most business leaders in major industries doubt their peers’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting.
Security could be a fly in the ointment for the IoT boom
Cyber security firm CUJO AI has produced a report on the state of cybersecurity. Telecoms.com got an early look at the findings and they paint a grim picture of the threats to IoT devices and home networks.
2022 has been a great year for telecoms, industry professionals say
According to Telecoms.com Annual Industry Report, the industry is predominantly happy with telecom’s business performance in 2022 as 63% vote for an ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ year.
Ericsson sells loss-making IoT division
Swedish kit maker Ericsson has given up on trying to turn a profit from its IoT business, and will let US-based Aeris have a go instead.
Climate and the economy are fuelling smart home device uptake
UK consumers are increasingly turning to smart devices to help them cope with the cost of living crisis.
BT wants to give fruit-picking robots the edge
UK telco BT is among a group of companies that are paving the way for robots down on the farm.
Sateliot to build 5G core on AWS
Satellite IoT operator Sateliot has opted for a hyperscaler to host its cloud-native 5G core.
BICS and Thales buddy up to push eSIM adoption
Belgian telco BICS and French engineering giant Thales are working together to smooth out some of the pain points associated with eSIM technology in IoT devices.
5G will generate $7 trillion by 2030, apparently
According to a report the adoption of 5G is outpacing all previous generations of mobile technology, and it will create $7 trillion worth of economic value in 2030.
More IoT consolidation as Semtech snaps up Sierra
IoT chip maker Semtech has struck a $1.2 billion deal to acquire IoT module specialist Sierra Wireless.
Telit bulks up in Europe with Thales IoT acquisition
US-based IoT specialist Telit looks set to take a bigger slice of the European market.
Telefónica flirts with Sateliot’s direct-to-satellite IoT tech
Spanish operator group Telefónica is looking to space to help it offer seamless NB-IoT coverage in those hard-to-reach places.
Telefónica diversifies into IoT security
The inventive boffin arm of Spanish operator Telefónica – Telefónica Tech – has developed a security monitoring service for IoT environments.
Vodafone launches Italy’s first LTE-M network
UK-based Vodafone hopes to gain an advantage in Italy’s IoT market by rolling the country’s first LTE-M network.
Nokia and MiR to put on a 5G powered robot fleet parade
Finnish kit vendor Nokia and robot manufacturer Mobile Industrial Robots will showcase autonomous mobile robots at the Stuttgart based logistics event LogiMat.
BT uses ‘excited atoms’ to supercharge 5G
Captain’s Log, star date 18/05/22: UK telecoms group BT is trialling cutting edge quantum receiver technology, which it thinks could open up future 5G and IoT applications.
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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