Global analyst firm CCS Insight has revealed its predictions for 2019 and beyond. This year, the list of 100 predictions focuses on CCS Insight’s vision for artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, smart cities and smart home developments, 5G, the digital workplace, new consumer devices, media and the moves of major technology players such as […]
The worldwide smart home devices market is expected to grow 31 per cent year over year in 2018 to 643.9 million shipments, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. The entire smart home market, comprised of smart speakers, video entertainment products, connected lighting, smart thermostats, and home monitoring/security products, […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is in talks with satellite operator Iridium to extend its existing links which deliver Internet of Things (IoT) messages to those parts of the planet where terrestrial physical connectivity does not reach. The new Iridium/Amazon service is called ‘CloudConnect’ and will see Iridium offering AWS Partner Network clients connectivity as AWS’s […]
According to a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number smart homes in Europe and North America reached 45 million in 2017. The most advanced smart home market is North America, having an installed base of 22.3 million smart homes at the end of the year. This represents a penetration of […]
In a joint presentation with Statista Research and Analytics at IBC last week, FFalcon Technology, a part of TCL Group, revealed that the TV market has entered a new generation, where smart TVs are set to penetrate the global industry via smart homes. With global smart TV shipments set to reach a total sales value […]
Sprint and Ericsson have announced a global relationship to build a distributed and virtualised core network dedicated specifically to IoT (Internet of Things), in addition to a IoT operating system. This new environment, which is purpose-built for the future of IoT, is designed to create an optimal flow of device data, enabling immediate, actionable intelligence […]
Toronto-based new satellite start-up Kepler Communications is seeking a launch provider to place up to 15 of its small mini-satellites into orbit by 2020. These 15 initial satellites are intended to expand to around 140 in order to provide a narrowband Internet of Things service in 2020. The small satellites are designed to serve IoT […]
A study from Paris-based Euroconsult says there is a significant expansion underway in the ‘smallsat’ market, both in terms of demand and systems’ capabilities. About 7,000 smallsats are due to be launched over the next ten years, i.e. a six-fold increase from the 1,200 units launched over the past decade. About 50 constellations, two of […]
Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, has been selected as a technology partner for MTS, the Russian telecommunications group, to be a part of the initial stage of a project that will enable MTS to capitalise on growing partner-based digital content opportunities, while increasing partner and customer satisfaction. When […]
Analysts at research specialist Frost & Sullivan, in a study of the prospects for satellite-based connectivity services, say that downstream digital transformation, increased usage of Internet-of-Things (IoT), system upgrades by large enterprises, and remote location connectivity are key factors driving satellite-based connectivity service evolution. Frost & Sullivan anticipates increased price competition with high demand for […]