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 […]
A study from Juniper Research has found that spending on IoT (Internet of Things) cybersecurity solutions is set to reach over $6 billion globally by 2023. The study highlights rapid growth, with spending by product and service providers (in consumer markets) and end-customers (in industrial and public services markets) to rise nearly 300 per cent […]
As smart functionality makes its way into homes and businesses, two devices are gaining a foothold into broader ecosystems to maximise growth and revenue opportunities: smart speakers and smart meters. No longer simply intelligent appliances in the home, these devices are becoming key entry points into the massive Internet of Things (IoT) value chain. According to […]
Eutelsat, the world’s third-largest satellite operator, has thwarted rumours – ignited by the company itself -that it is interested in bidding for Inmarsat. In a statement made on June 26th, the company said: “Pursuant to market rumours, during the trading session on 25 June, Eutelsat Communications issued, at the request of the UK Panel on […]
In January, a new company, US-based Swarm Technologies, launched 4 tiny satellites (‘Space Bees’) each barely larger than a slice of bread. The FCC told Swarm in December last year that they could not launch the satellites from the US until such time that the company had coordinated their transmission frequencies, and specifically that the […]
Commercial rollouts of 5G and larger than previously forecasted deployments of cellular IoT are focal points in the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. The forecast for cellular IoT connections has nearly doubled since November 2017. It is now expected to reach an estimated 3.5 billion in 2023, driven by ongoing large-scale deployments in […]