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Internet of Things Poses Conundrum for Industry
In the next decade it is predicted that ten times more ‘things’ than people will join the internet as everyday objects gain an online digital presence through the Internet of Things. But with current mobile networks developed to meet the needs of tablets and smartphones and still lacking ubiquitous coverage; devices too expensive and service tariffs too high to support a world of 50 billion connected devices; the IoT poses some major challeng...
Advantech Announces In-Vehicle eCall Ready Solution
Advantech is happy to announce the official release of the industrial grade 3.75G HSPA and standalone GPS combo mini PCIe module – EWM-C109F6G1E, which is an ideal solution for in-vehicle telematics and eCall applications in: emergency services, driving assistance, road charging, fleet management, and motor insurance. The telematics market is expected to explode by 2015 with the introduction of eCall services by European Commission.
Handheld’s Ruggedized Computers And Smartphones Rely On u-blox GPS
Handheld has integrated u-blox’ GPS modules in four of their most popular products: the Algiz 7 and Algiz 10X tablets, Algiz XRW notebook, and Nautiz X1 smartphone. These tough computers are designed for and used in demanding environments such as polar expeditions, marine exploration, rescue operations, as well as outdoor industrial applications such as utility maintenance and logistics.
u-blox’ LISA CDMA module compatible with Sprint Network
u blox has today announced successful testing of its surface-mount LISA-C200 dual-band CDMA 1xRTT modem module for compatibility on Sprint’s wireless network. This allows customers who design LISA-C200 into their M2M devices to get fast approval of their products to operate over Sprint’s nationwide CDMA mobile network in the U.S.
u-blox expands positioning portfolio with parallel GPS/GLONASS module
u-blox announces the IT530M, a surface-mount, parallel GPS/GLONASS receiver. Together with u-blox’ line of recently announced u-blox 7 multi-GNSS modules, the company’s ultra-compact positioning module portfolio now addresses all positioning and navigation requirements.
u-blox acquires Fastrax, expands positioning market footprint
u-blox has today announced the acquisition of privately owned, Finnish-based Fastrax Oy, a company that specializes in a broad range of GNSS positioning and antenna modules. The company brings additional products to u-blox’ portfolio, including software GNSS solutions used for consumer and industrial applications, and advanced GNSS modules that include integrated antenna.
u-blox introduces SARA, versatile ultra-small GSM module series for M2M
u-blox launches SARA, a new line of versatile, low-power GSM/GPRS modules targeted at cost-sensitive applications. “Our new SARA line of GSM modules is designed to give customers exactly the features they need”, said Thomas Nigg, VP Product Marketing at u-blox, “The interchangeable and fully compatible SARA modules cover low to high-end features. This gives our M2M customers the precise cost/performance tradeoffs they need to develop the mo...
u-blox launches u-blox 7, industry’s most comprehensive line of GPS, GLONASS and QZSS modules
u-blox announces its latest multi-GNSS receiver modules MAX-7, NEO-7 and LEA-7 in u-blox’s industry proven form factors. They support all satellite positioning systems in operation today: GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS
u-blox’ LISA 3G module passes NTT DOCOMO IOT test
u-blox has been successfully passed interoperability testing for its LISA-U200 UMTS/HSPA module by NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile operator. This allows customers to design in the LISA-U200 modem into M2M devices for the Japanese market.
LISA-U260 and LISA-U270 UMTS/HSPA wireless modules from u-blox
u-blox has today revealed that it has expanded its industry-standard LISA 3G module series with two new products: the LISA-U260 supporting frequency bands II and V used mainly in the Americas, and LISA-U270 supporting bands I and VIII used mainly in EMEA and most of Asia. The modems provide high-speed data and voice connectivity used in diverse M2M applications.