Thanks to ‘all things smart and intelligent’, from interactive fitness trackers and smart thermostats to driverless vehicles and connected smart kitchens, the Internet of Things (IoT) has witnessed increased adoption- to make our lives smarter and more interactive, in the recent years. As the Internet of Things continues to pervade the enterprise and consumer worlds, […]
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Could telcos lose their shirts on the IoT-driven 5G business?
Though the Internet of Things (IoT) is heralded as a future money spinner for industries far and wide, one analyst says telcos won’t see 5G-related windfalls from IoT any time soon. As reported by RCRwireless, New Street Research partner Andrew Entwistle dumped cold water on the future of IoT and its relationship to 5G wireless […]
Are telecoms being overlooked in smart city deployments?
Communications and networking might be overlooked by smart cities, missing out on the potential capabilities of partnering with telecoms to build “heterogeneous networks” that deliver service to multiple platforms. The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) claims — in its latest report titled “The Central Role of Telecoms in the Smart City” — that emerging technologies […]
A Massive Market Opportunity Awaits In Analyzing The Internet Of Things
While Internet of Things’ big money will go to platform services, there’s a massive market awaiting those who can analyze IoT’s messy data.
White Spaces & Dark Fiber: Internet Giants Angle For Control Of The Internet’s Pipes
Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Amazon are quietly going to war with the telecom giants for control of the Internet’s backbone.
Microsoft’s Skype Now Commands A Third Of A Dying Market
Microsoft now commands an impressive one-third of voice traffic through Skype, but it’s traffic that its competitors increasingly want to shed. Is Skype a winning hand in a losing market?