HyperConnectivity (comms)

According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the digital twin market is set to grow from its current market value of more than US$4 billion (€3 billion) to over $35 billion (€29 billion) by 2026, gaining traction over the 2020 to 2026 period.

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, reports that Arcelik, one of the manufacturers of household appliances, has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider for machine learning and analytics across its entire operations.

Varnish Software, a provider of high-performance digital content distribution systems, today launched a new 5G-ready content delivery network (CDN). This reportedly enables customers to build new services that harness the power of 5G and mobile edge computing (MEC).

Advantech, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) systems and embedded platforms, has announced the latest 3.5″ SBC MIO-5393 powered by 9^th Gen. Intel Xeon/Core. Featuring a compact 146 x 102 mm (5.78 x 4.01 in) design, this single board computer offers impressive I/O functionality and domain-focused features like CANBus.

The future of work in Africa is under the spotlight at this year’s AfricaCom and AfricaTech, part of the virtual Africatech Festival.

DataRobot, a specialist in enterprise artificial intelligence (AI), has announced enhancements to its AI platform designed to further transform data into real business value.

The travel time it takes to get engineers on site (42%) and a lack of in house skillset (42%) are the two big challenges organisations face in resolving a network outage quickly. This is according to a recent study commissioned by Opengear, a Digi International company.

With 15 years of experience in the IoT technology market, Spain’s Libelium is evolving as a complete solution provider by incorporating new business models alongside a new corporate image and renewed website.

G-Core Labs, an international provider of cloud and edge solutions, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that is part of the company’s public cloud. The platform reportedly allows business and development teams to significantly reduce the time-to-market of their applications based on artificial intelligence.

A new study from Juniper Research has found that global mobile business messaging traffic will increase by 10% this year to 2.7 trillion, up from 2.5 trillion last year. The mobile business messaging market is comprised of three main messaging protocols: SMS, RCS (Rich Communication Services), and OTT (Over-the-Top) messaging applications.

Following the release of a new IDTechEx report, “3D Electronics 2020-2030: Technologies, Forecasts, Players“. Dr Matthew Dyson, technology analyst examines various approaches to 3D electronics, Here. He evaluates the different technologies, their potential adoption barriers and their applicability to the different application areas.

NVIDIA and SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG) have reached an agreement under which NVIDIA will acquire Arm Ltd from SBG and the SoftBank Vision Fund (together, SoftBank) in a transaction valued at $40 billion (€33 billion). The transaction does not include Arm’s IoT Services Group.

Industrial organisations are opting for Cloud, Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation technologies to address the complexities of today’s challenging macro-economic environment. This is according to AVEVA, a global provider in engineering and industrial software.

In today’s connected world, mobile networks carry a virtual trace of our lives as they unfold minute-by-minute. Smartphones, smartwatches and fitness trackers, tablets and PCs, connected cars, and even smart home appliances, constantly collate our most personal and sensitive data, says Stephane Jacquelin, chair of the Trusted Connectivity Alliance Mobile Privacy Working Group.

The number of cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connections in the retail industry reached 72.4 million worldwide in 2019, according to a new research report from Berg Insight.

Yabx, a fintech venture in digital lending, today announced its foray into Mexico as part of its expansion strategy in the Latin America region. The company also reported that it has appointed Javier Chavez-Ruiz as business sales associate for the region.

Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF) – the world’s NGO (non-governmental organisation) focused on emergency response technologies – has deployed critical telecoms infrastructure that has already supported 872 families in Beirut so far, following the explosions which devastated the city on August 4th.

Ahead of its annual CSP IoT Peer Benchmarking report, Transforma Insights has published a short report tracking numbers of IoT connections for the top 33 carrier groups worldwide.

Ofcom announced the availability of shared spectrum licences in the UK towards the end of last year, a huge opportunity opened up for communications service providers (CSPs) to further support their enterprise customers by enabling individual, private and secure networks.

Software IoT (Internet of Things) and connectivity management company, Cubic Telecom has appointed Marc Concannon as chief technology officer.

Apptricity has launched a 20-mile Ultra Long-Range Bluetooth beacon. This new Bluetooth, from the Apptricity Development Group, is claimed to be the longest-ranging secure connection on the market, with the ability to transmit data up to 20 miles outdoors and penetrate up to 20 floors indoors.

Omdia and Nokia’s “Why 5G in Latin America” report finds 5G will come to Latin America, sooner rather than later. The region lags its peers in productivity and economic growth, both of which will be enhanced by digital transformation. This, in turn, requires significantly enhanced broadband communications, and that leads to 5G which could add $3.3 trillion (2.7 trillion) of value by 2035 and a $9 trillion (7 trillion) improvement in productivity.

The first installment of this two-part article by Will Hastings, research analyst manager at PTC. Software as a Service (SaaS) adoption has reached a tipping point in the product lifecycle management (PLM) and computer aided design (CAD) markets.

The British Red Cross has transformed its approach to cash assistance in the event of emergencies following a new partnership with banking-as-a-service provider Bankable and specialised payments platform Paysafe. Cash assistance is the means by which British Red Cross delivers financial aid during emergencies to make sure that recipients are able to access the goods and services they really need.

Electric car numbers are growing rapidly in the UK and across the world. Tesla has just become the most valuable carmaker in the world, overtaking Toyota, despite the latter selling around 30 times more cars last year and earning more than 10 times the revenue.

Everything that gets stored, shipped or delivered spends some time on or in a crate, pallet, bin or some other container. While recent years have seen a shift away from single-use, one-way platforms and containers towards those designed for multiple use, more can be done to increase sustainability within the logistics industry. For example, says Damien Stephens, associate vice president – Mobility & IoT at Tata Communications, each year 10% to 40% of the supply chain assets disappear, almost without any trace.

The demand for network connectivity has been growing, predominantly in supporting mission-critical business applications. Every line of business has undergone rapid digital and automation transformation, says Yogesh Desale, market research analyst at MarketsandMarkets. In the digital transformation era, businesses are embracing best-of-breed technologies for improving operational efficiency and streamlining business operations.