MWC has chosen the theme of Intelligent Connectivity this year. At face value, it is an obvious choice given the explosion of what I call the Fifth Wave of Computing i.e. the combined impact of IoT, AI and 5G. But for me it also speaks to an idea taking us beyond devices and data – […]
myDevices to Connect Hundreds of LoRaWAN Sensors to Microsoft Azure
myDevices, the IoT solutions company, today announced a powerful collaboration with Microsoft that empowers users to onboard hundreds of LoRaWAN devices to instantly send data directly to Microsoft Azure. myDevices has amassed one of the most extensive known catalogs of pre-configured LoRaWAN sensors and gateways, consisting of nearly 200 different devices from over 50 hardware […]
AWS comes to Sprint Curiosity IoT platform for enterprise traffic routing, processing, data storage
Amazon Web Services will be integrated with Sprint’s distributed IoT core network. Sprint will bring Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage and Internet of Things (IoT) services to its Curiosity IoT platform, the telecom provider announced on Monday. The move will offer enterprise customers optimized traffic routing, processing, and storage of IoT data, according to a […]
Avnet Announces First Solution with LTE-M Connectivity that Provides AI and Security at the Edge
Combines Avnet’s SmartEdge Agile IoT device with Octonion’s Brainium software platform and Sequans’ Monarch chipset to enable plug and play connectivity solutions for IoT. Avnet and Octonion, an Intelligent Edge IoT software provider, have teamed up with Orange to launch a customized yet also modular ‘plug and play’ Avnet SmartEdge Agile IoT device using Octonion’s […]
IoT democratisation accelerated with quickstart approach
Bernd Gross is the newly-appointed chief technology officer of Software AG, having joined the company as part of its acquisition of Cumulocity, of which he was chief executive. Now, as the Internet of Things continues to mature, he explains how organisations can access common foundational technologies and tools to accelerate their deployments, while still keeping […]
Arm and Leading Test Laboratories Unveil Independent Security Certification for IoT Devices
Arm and leading security testing labs collaborate to provide independent evaluation of Platform Security Architecture (PSA) implementations in IoT devices Arm, Brightsight, CAICT, Prove&Run, Riscure and UL establish PSA Certified™ to build trust in connected devices and grow IoT deployment To support widespread deployment of secure IoT solutions based on the Platform Security Architecture (PSA) […]
Fibocom Launches Intel® Powered Global 5G Module
FIBOCOM Wireless unveils Intel powered 5G module for the global vertical markets at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. FG100, the first of Fibocom’s 5G family modules, with Intel® XMM™ 8160 5G modem, offers a “One World One SKU” solution to enable 5G globally with a standardized M.2 form factor. FG100 is a multi-mode […]
Arm and Vodafone Commit to Work Together to Simplify Internet of Things (IoT) Deployment
Agreement combines iSIM, IoT software and network services to dramatically reduce complexity and enable fully open, remote provisioning of IoT devices. Arm and Vodafone today announced a strategic agreement that will significantly reduce complexity and costs faced by organisations when implementing IoT solutions. Expanding on the companies’ previous collaboration around integrated SIM (iSIM) technology, this […]
Sierra Wireless Unveils Industry’s First 5G M.2 Module Sample with mmWave Support
5G connectorized module based on Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G modem and RF Front-End solutions demonstrates Sierra Wireless’ continued leadership in enabling future IoT applications. Sierra Wireless today announced that the industry’s first 5G mechanical module sample will be on display at Mobile World Congress. Based on the M.2 form factor, the connectorized AirPrime® module will […]
Global Certification Forum announces 23% year-on-year increase in cellular device certifications
Record number of devices in the GCF 2018 certification programme. Manufacturers increasing complexity of devices, with ‘average device’ now incorporating 17.3 bands and 2.6 bearer technologies Increase dominated by IoT modules 5G certifications began January 2019 – but GCF forecasts certifications to be low in number during 2019; and no mmWave devices The Global Certification […]