Drones are no longer just for hobbyists. Their soaring commercial popularity has led to the International Standards Organisation (ISO) announcing the first ever worldwide drone standards for the industry; a move that will inevitably provide the framework for global regulation and legislation moving forward. Similar regulatory initiatives are emerging across the world on a regional and national […]
The global IoT in elevators market is expected to reach US$ 50.76 Bn by 2026
According to a new market report titled IoT in Elevators Market -Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018 – 2026, published by Transparency Market Research, the global IoT in elevators market is expected to reach US$ 50.76 Bn by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2018 to 2026. According to […]
How different platforms will impact the growth of 5G
At CES 2019, TechRepublic Senior Managing Editor Bill Detwiler spoke with Qualcomm’s Sanjeev Athalye about the three major areas that 5G aims to address and how some of the new platforms will impact the technology’s rollout. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. More from CES 2019 Bill Detwiler: What is Qualcomm’s opinion […]
Fossil to sell smartwatch IP to Google for $40 million
Fossil Group on Thursday said it plans to sell Google its smartwatch IP for $40 million. As part of the deal, expected to close this month, a portion of Fossil Group’s research and development team currently supporting the transferring IP will join Google. The fashion-focused company — which includes brands like Michael Kors, Kate Spade […]
Sierra Wireless announces zero-cost cloud management and 24/7 support for all new AirLink routers and gateways
AirLink Complete management and support service delivers peace of mind and best-in-class customer experience with comprehensive device management, security monitoring, 24/7 technical support and extended warranty. Sierra Wireless today announced the availability of AirLink® Complete, a new comprehensive management and support service that delivers a best-in-class experience by combining cloud-based management, security monitoring, 24/7 technical […]
Smart cities panel at CES 2019: AT&T’s Mike Zeto on 5G, IoT, resiliency
At CES 2019, AT&T’s Mike Zeto spoke with TechRepublic’s Jason Hiner and Teena Maddox about 5G and the future of smart cities at CES 2019. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. Jason Hiner: Mike, why don’t you talk a little bit about what you do at AT&T? More from CES 2019 Mike […]
CALLUP Announces New IoT Self Care Portal for Customers of Mobile Operators
CALLUP, a provider of IoT and M2M modular enablement platforms (such as SIM, eSIM and device remote management platforms) as well as Value Added Services (VAS) solutions for the telecom industry, today announced a new IoT Self Care Portal for customers of mobile operators. The portal, which is a self-provisioning tool, allows customers to manage […]
TIA and IoT Community Announce Partnership to Accelerate Smart Buildings and the Internet of Things
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, and the Internet of Things Community® (IoT Community®), the world’s largest and longest-standing global independent IoT Community, today announced a partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of the Internet of Things and further the development of smart buildings. […]
Healthcare Spend in Wearables to Reach $60 Billion by 2023
New findings from Juniper Research reveal that wearables, including health trackers and remote patient monitoring devices, are set to become ‘must haves’ in delivering healthcare, with $20 billion forecast to be spent annually on these devices by 2023. Meanwhile, assistive hearables, or connected hearing aids made available via healthcare providers, as well as directly to […]
IoT mesh firm creates sustainability role, guided by 16 year-old founder who raised $1.5mn
It’s hard enough setting up a business in the Internet of Things (IoT), but try finding a USP in sustainability and doing it when you’re 16 years old. We should also mention the US$1.5 million (€1.3 million) investment raised by Jason Chao, the irrepressible founder of Orbis Mesh. He talks exclusively to IoT Now’s Jeremy […]