Monetisation strategies for manufacturers: How to transition to IoT offerings

As businesses in all corners of the world grapple with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digital transformation, it’s clear the Internet of Things (IoT) will continue to play a fundamental role. However, IoT is still maturing and, while initial trials and pilot projects are proving the value IoT apps can add, more needs to be

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Businesses’ IoT data security concerns tackled by Tata Communications and Thales joint solution

Thales, a global provider of digital security, and Tata Communications, a global digital infrastructure provider, are working together to develop a secure global IoT connectivity solution.

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Deutsche Telekom and Software AG partner to create global Cloud of Things platform

Deutsche Telekom and Software AG have announced a strategic partnership to deliver IoT services on a global scale. Deutsche Telekom and its enterprise customer unit T-Systems will expand their Cloud of Things offering, using Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform.

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Smart factory market to cross US$155 bn by 2025

Global Smart Factory Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $75 billion (€66 billion) to over $155 billion (€138 billion) by 2025; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

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oneM2M appoints new marcom chair and vice-chair, as work on Release 4 specifications ramps up

oneM2M, the global standards body for the Internet of Things (IoT), has appointed a new chair and a regional vice-chair of Asia for its Marketing and Communications (Marcom) Committee, as it continues to expand its presence in global IoT standardisation.

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Radiall joins the NGMN Alliance as newest partner

Radiall, an industry provider of interconnect design, development and manufacturing, is thrilled to announce that they joined the NGMN Alliance as its newest partner.

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Berg Insight says 18mn North Americans used connected care solutions in 2018

A new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight has found that around 18.0 million people in North America were using connected care solutions at the end of 2018.

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Global digital twin market size to exceed $20bn by 2025

Digital Twin Market size is set to exceed US $20 billion (€17 billion) by 2025; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc.

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Smart meter penetration in North America will reach 81% by 2024, says Berg Insight

According to new a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart electricity meters in North America will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.0% between 2018 and 2024 to reach 142.8 million at the end of the period.

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Transport360 – Q2/2019 issue. Transport businesses already rising to major 21st Century challenges

To date, the development of the car has been shaped by the meeting of human and Industry 3.0 machine. That’s all changing, however, as the next generation of automotive transport involves the interface of artificial intelligence, machine learning, cellular vehicle-to-vehicle (C-V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (C-V2X) communications, and predictive analytics, to name just a few technologies –

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Workz sees mobile growth in West Africa

Workz Group, the mobile and IoT solutions provider announced the opening of its office in Dakar, Senegal to serve the West African telecoms market. This strengthens Workz’ African presence becoming the company’s second location in the region after its Johannesburg opening last June.

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Businesses predict huge potential for 5G adoption but are not ready to implement, says a new Cradlepoint study

A new study from Cradlepoint, a global specialist in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G-ready wireless network edge solutions, reveals that businesses expect 5G to be a major part of their technology roadmap. However, they have a long way to go before they are ready to implement a solution.

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Remote SIM Provisioning unlocks new use cases

Learn about Remote SIM Provisioning and how this technology will provide greater flexibility and better network control to businesses deploying cellular connected devices in the IoT. Devices which are stationary or on the move can take advantage of the best cellular tariff without having to manually change SIMs, significantly reducing overheads.

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PTC enhances connectivity to industrial automation assets as KEPServerEX adds secure torque tool link

PTC has released the newest version of its Kepware industrial connectivity software. Kepware is foundational to the industrial connectivity capabilities of PTC’s ThingWorx Industrial IoT platform, and now the KEPServerEX 6.7 solution aims to make it easier than ever for users to connect to all industrial automation assets via a single, secure application.

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IoT Contract Hot List – March/April 2019

Here is our latest and unrivalled list of all the major IoT (Internet of Things) contracts publicised worldwide in the last two months. It’s free to be included in The Contract Hot List, which shows the companies announcing major contract wins, acquisitions or deployments. Email your contract details to us now, marked “Hot List” at j.cowan@wkm-global.com 

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Sierra Wireless goes up an Octave for end device monitoring

As IoT matures, organisations are looking for a set of capabilities and microservices that encompass their cloud and connectivity needs from installation, through to device management, monitoring and location based services. They are increasingly looking for these functionalities packaged together and offered for a monthly rental fee, thereby simplifying management, enabling transparent cost control and

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