IoT devices that last: The role of device reliability engineering

Whether an ocean-based sensor, a collar for tracking wild animals, or a smart baby monitor, advances in connectivity and hardware have led to IoT adoption in nearly every corner of our lives. But along with growth comes the risks—some avoidable, some not—that threaten to impact development, disrupt device operations, and impair regular maintenance. 

When connected devices were a novelty, these impacts could be considered minor. But now, given IoT ubiquity, developers...

27 July 2023 | IoT

How VoIP and IoT can work together to transform healthcare 

With continuing advancement in disruptive technologies and the influence of interdisciplinary research, healthcare as an industry is seeing a rise in user-friendly, efficient, and innovative solutions.

Since its emergence in 2017, the healthcare 4.0 era (where traditional healthcare models are seen gradually transitioning to e-health ones) is presenting more and more cloud solutions to increase access, accuracy, quality of service, and cost-savings.

Digital...

25 July 2023 | Healthcare

Verizon Business launches cross-border IoT connectivity platform

Verizon Business has launched its Global IoT Orchestration platform, a solution that empowers businesses to deploy and centrally manage devices across international borders. 

Leveraging the power of native eSIM and roaming capabilities from MNO (Mobile Network Operator) partners, Verizon’s platform offers a solution for companies seeking to expand their IoT operations globally.

Global IoT Orchestration is integrated with the Verizon ThingSpace IoT management platform...

21 July 2023 | 5G

Satellite IoT is crucial for safeguarding national grids

Viasat has released the findings of a comprehensive global survey conducted among senior electrical utilities industry professionals.

The survey results highlight a range of emerging threats to national grid stability over the next five years, underscoring the importance of finding solutions to safeguard critical national infrastructure.

The study, part of Viasat's 'Critical National Infrastructure Series,' sheds light on the role of satellite-enabled IoT technology in...

19 July 2023 | Connectivity

Soracom aims to improve IoT connectivity affordability

Soracom has introduced a new cellular IoT data plan aimed at European startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

The plan, called Plan X3-EU, is designed to facilitate the rapid deployment of connected products and services while minimising data costs.

With rates starting at just €4.50 for a full year of cellular IoT data at 25MB per month, Soracom's Plan X3-EU offers an affordable and transparent solution for M2M devices and sensors.

One of the...

13 July 2023 | 4G

Global 5G IoT roaming connections to hit 142M by 2027

A study conducted by Juniper Research has revealed promising growth prospects for 5G IoT roaming connections.

The report predicts a significant increase in the global number of 5G IoT roaming connections, from 15 million in 2023 to 142 million by 2027, representing over 27 percent of all 5G roaming connections in four years.

This growth will be driven by the expansion of 5G standalone deployments, particularly in West Europe, and the adoption of value-added services and...

12 July 2023 | 5G

IoT will drive the embedded security market to $4.6B

According to ABI Research, the demand for embedded security in IoT devices is on the rise.

In the rapidly-evolving landscape of the IoT, high-performance embedded secure hardware is becoming increasingly important.

Traditionally, high-performance secure hardware has been associated with devices such as PCs and smartphones. However, as penetration into these markets reaches saturation, new opportunities are emerging in the IoT sector.

IoT devices have long...

3 July 2023 | Enterprise

European Data Act: Unlocking the potential of industrial data

The European Commission has recently welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the European Data Act.

Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age, said: “This is a significant milestone in the journey towards a single market for data. The Data Act will optimise data use by improving data accessibility for individuals and businesses. This is very good news for our digital...

29 June 2023 | Enterprise

BT will help the British Army build smart bases

BT has secured a networks contract with the British Army to pave the way for smart bases across the United Kingdom.

The company's Business unit has been awarded a five-year contract to provide a managed Wi-Fi service known as MOD Wi-Fi.

This agreement entails BT delivering managed secure Wi-Fi across 162 new army sites in the UK, with the potential to expand the contract to other defence customers, including the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.

Building upon...

22 June 2023 | Connectivity

Telefónica Tech and ARME establish a robotics hub

Telefónica Tech has partnered with the Spanish Mobile Robotics Association (ARME) to establish a mobile robotics technology hub.

The purpose of the collaboration is to create an environment where companies from the technology and industrial sectors can collaborate on research, innovation, and co-creation of solutions to advance the field of robotics.

The mobile robotics technology hub will be housed within The ThinX, Telefónica Tech's IoT and Big Data applied...

13 June 2023 | Applications