LoRaWAN: A genuine game changer

Mobile network operators (MNOs) used to rule the Internet of Things (IoT) airwaves; they owned the spectrum, which they had licensed from national regulators. That monopoly position was challenged by mobile virtual network operators, says Bob Emmerson, technology editor of Beecham Research. MVNOs competed by reselling the spectrum, but until recently there was no wide-area

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Wiliot displays ambient computing technology with its IoT pixel and cloud platform at COP27

3 November 2022 – Wiliot, the Internet of Things provider whose IoT platform is enabling trillions of “things” to gain intelligence, has announced that it has been selected to attend COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt from November 6-18. At the event, Wiliot will be showcasing its ambient computing technology the Wiliot IoT Pixel and Cloud

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New ambient computing from Wiliot to enable the massive IoT

San Diego, 22 September 2022 – Wiliot, the Internet of Things provider whose IoT platform is enabling trillions of “things” to gain intelligence, will premier its breakthrough ambient computing technology the Wiliot IoT Pixel to the telecommunications industry at MWC 2022 from September 28 through September 30 at Wiliot Booth #W2.1138.

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IoT Gateways forecasted to grow to nearly $48bn in revenues by 2026

Gateway devices are used in nearly every IoT market. Factors driving the growth of gateways over the next five years include the transition to cellular from fixed line, replacement of 2G/3G gateways, as well as rapid growth in the industrial and infrastructure markets. This latest iteration reflects a post-COVID view of the gateway market. Global

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Commercial building sensor investment tackles new challenges and drives adoption past 300mn units by 2030

New York, United States. 25 August, 2022 – The impact and lasting effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic are placing new pressure on commercial building management systems, driving new demand and potential for sensor technologies. A slew of new sensing technologies and multi-function smart sensing devices are gaining traction and providing a path to smart sensing that

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Despite post-pandemic slump worldwide wearable shipments to reach 344mn by the end of 2022, says ABI

London, United Kinggdom. 11 August, 2022 – Demand for wearables and accessories slowed during 2021 due to economic and geopolitical factors impacting consumer’s priorities. Yet, despite this decline, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects continuous growth from now until 2027.

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IFA 2022: Infineon showcases future of payments using connected devices in IoT, biometrics’

Munich, Germany. 11 August 2022 – Mobile and contactless payments, digital wallets and biometrics: future topics from a few years ago have now become part of our everyday lives. But how will we pay in the future? Will cash and banking cards disappear from our lives? And how will this change our daily lives?

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Qualcomm’s new wi-fi 7 and RF front-end modules are gunning for 5G auto and IoT device markets

London, UK. 27 June 2022 – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has launched new RF Front-End (RFFE) modules targeted for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth experiences. The expanded portfolio is designed for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6E, and the standard, Wi-Fi 7. The modules are designed for a wide array of device segments beyond smartphones including automotive, XR, PCs, wearables, mobile

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Will artificial intelligence enable new smart home services personalised for the whole family?

Analysts predict an imminent boom in demand for smart homes, yet the mainstream media still scoffs at pitiful consumer take-up. The truth may lie somewhere in between, but it seems there are too many services that users either don’t value or struggle to install.

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To IoT and beyond: Connecting the internet of things with mesh technology

The Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a technological trend that is becoming extremely prevalent in the world we live. The IoT market is expected to grow at a rate of 31.72% from 2014-2019. The exponential pick up of IoT is largely due to newly developed technologies that have allowed connected

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Connected fridge? What does M2M really mean for operators?

(BLOG): June 22, 2013 — There can be few ideas over the years which have promised as much and delivered as little as the connected fridge, says Chris Marrison (pictured) of Infoblox. A staple of future-gazing science programmes for decades, the connected fridge monitors its contents and alerts its owners when items need to be

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Wearable medical devices market to blossom

The market for wearable medical devices will reach more than 100 million units annually by 2016 as a range of factors combine over the next five years

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