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30 July, 2020
The working office environment may well be transforming. The transition to remote and flexible working has been a gradual process for many over the years, with some business providers not fully convinced of the productivity and performance levels achievable by employees working from home. (more…)
17 July, 2020
Telecoms networks have been traditionally designed to manage traffic at peak times. Network slicing gives customers the ability to scale network resources up and down as needed, says Tim McElligott, senior analyst at TM Forum. Using slicing and network as a service (NaaS), Communication Service Providers (CSPs) can now begin developing new business models to provide varying levels of service to enterprises. (more…)
14 July, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an undeniable impact on the rollout of 5G technology and will continue to have a lasting impact on its future discourse. It has temporarily slowed down the rollout of 5G, largely due to restrictions on workers and installation crews, says Mark Yao, director of product management at HERE Technologies. However, in the long term the virus has meant that 5G is now more crucial to society than ever before. (more…)
29 June, 2020
More than half of all distribution centres are still using paper to pick, pack, and ship. The results from this archaic approach are high levels of mis-picks, mis-packs, and mis-ships. Enter 5G. 5G networks offer paper-based, antiquated distribution centres (DCs) the opportunity to build smart facilities and create new revenue streams, says Thomas R. Cutler. Warehouse automation statistics show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centres. (more…)
27 May, 2020
Innovations in technology continue to offer hope in the fight against the spread of coronavirus. From thermal sensors which detect symptoms to track and trace apps, it seems inevitable, says Alicia Asin, co-founder and CEO of Libelium, that new technology holds at least part of the key to enabling us to return to some sense of normality. (more…)
14 May, 2020
Europe’s 5G research network, powered by Ericsson 5G products and solutions, has gone live in Aachen Germany. Comprising multiple partners, the 5G Industry Campus Europe aims to develop and implement applications and solutions for digitised and networked production to benefit 5G production across Europe and beyond. (more…)
12 May, 2020
The Atlas Copco Airpower factory in Wilrijk, Belgium, is one of the advanced manufacturing sites for both portable and stationary compressors. At the facility, compressors are designed, developed, and produced for distribution around the world. With 20,000 m² at the Airpower facility site, Ericsson Dedicated Networks delivers secure, reliable, and easy wireless connectivity to support and improve remote management and manufacturing productivity.
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06 May, 2020
The telecommunications industry is broken, and the global pandemic is pushing it past the brink. While other businesses are severely challenged by COVID-19, three essential industries should be thriving: pharmaceuticals, groceries and telecommunications, says Marc Price, global CTO of MATRIXX Software. (more…)
20 April, 2020
TE Connectivity (TE), a provider of connectivity and sensors, has designed a new 10A TV-8 rated OJT relay to meet market needs for high inrush capability, without sacrificing valuable PCB space. (more…)
17 March, 2020
The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market which includes smart home appliances, home monitoring/security, lighting, smart speakers, thermostats, and video entertainment devices saw strong growth in the final quarter of 2019. That’s according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), which shows that the market expanded 35.6% year on year in Q4 2019 to reach 5.3 million units. (more…)
