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The impact of the connected economy on data management
Before the end of the decade, the number of connected things is projected to grow exorbitantly. Looking at different sources, projections for the number of connected objects by 2020 could be as low as 26 billion or as high as 50 billion.But even the low end of that range is quite large, so it is reasonable to expect connectedness to be commonplace and expected within the next few years.
NB IoT lab and field trials come to Brazil
Global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, u-blox, has announced that it is partnering with key players of the IoT ecosystem, Huawei, Vivo, CAS Tecnologia and PinMyPet running lab and field tests inside new Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT or Cat NB1) networks in Brazil. The first tests are ongoing since Q1 2017 and initially focused on metering and tracking applications.
Portugal presents the first NB-IoT smart meter
The first NB-IoT Smart Meter has been developed by Huawei, which has been one of the main contributors towards standardising NB-IoT technology (4.5G technology),in partnership with JANZ CE and u-blox. EDP Distribuição is using this technology for a pilot project as part of the UPGRID project of the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission. The infrastructure network using NB-IoT technology has been installed by NOS, based o...
ISO 26262 compliance is not a costly overhead
Engineers and sales can get along better, and customers get safer automobiles by using the ISO 26262as agreed‑upon set of rules.“Shoot the engineer and ship the product,” is a fun maxim that has stood the test of time. Engineers and developers like to get it right, step back, and take pride in the beauty of their work. CEOs, marketing, and sales want to get it shipped, on time and below budget.
LTE Cat M1/NB1 multimode module supports IoT applications
Producer of wireless and positioning modules and chips, u-blox, has announced the SARA R410M 02B, a configurable LTE Cat M1/NB1 multi mode module with worldwide coverage. According to the company, it is the industry’s smallest module available in the market today, measuring 16x26mm, to offer both LTE Cat M1 and Cat NB1 in a single hardware package, as well as software based configurability for all deployed bands.
Cellular module embedded in personal mobility wheelchair
A Japanese company specialised in innovative products for the mobility industry, WHILL KK, has launched a new wheelchair for personal mobility featuring cloud connectivity based on a 3G cellular module from u-blox. The next-gen WHILL Model C embodies the next-gen of power wheelchairs for enhanced mobility. It is a personal electric vehicle that combines a sleek design with the latest innovative functionalities, enabling users to live an active li...
A few things you didn’t know about LTE
Most of us are aware of LTE as the technology that lets us watch our videos on our phone, but the truth is, there’s much more to it than that.While high speed smartphone connectivity is how most of us know LTE today, it isn’t just about higher speeds and video streaming.
u-blox terminates contract to buy SIMCom's cellular product line
u-blox and SIM Technology Group have announced that they will not proceed with the sale, respectively acquisition, of SIMCom cellular module product line.Despite best efforts on the part of SIM Technology Group and u-blox, the Parties could not close the deal as originally intended and were unable to find alternatives that worked for both whilst sustaining the intended benefits. Both Parties have therefore decided to amicably terminate the Asset ...
Automotive telematics modules with powerful embedded CPU
The TOBY-L4 series of automotive grade telematics modules has been announced by u-blox. The series integrates LTE, UMTS and GSM connectivity with a powerful embedded processor, enabling a wide range of applications on a single device. Connectivity is at the heart of the TOBY L4 LTE Cat 6 modules, providing full gateway capabilities in a single device capable of delivering up to 300Mbit/s data rates with carrier aggregation capability. Its small 2...
From highways in the sky, to ‘eye‑ways' in our homes
Surely it’s a dream to have a car that will move you and your family from Point A to Point B without ever sitting in traffic?Let’s think about how convenient it would be to book a taxi that rises above the city streets and flies you to your destination through the clouds?