Microsoft with Azure Sphere Looks to Set Gold Standard in End-to-End IoT Security

Traditionally, security circled around securing network and software applications. However, as more devices get connected to the internet, and…

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Drones Prove Their Value In The Battle Against COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to spread. With the need for physical distancing drones and robots are finding new applications. Various drones, from small to…

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Imoo leads the Global Kids’ Smartwatch Market With 26% Market Share

Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Beijing, London, Buenos Aires, San Diego April 7th, 2020 China dominates kids’ smartwatch market with 62% of global…

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How Secure is Working from Home?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to escalate and is increasingly wreaking havoc on daily life. Where China and South Korea are starting to get back…

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Sierra Wireless Transforming into an End to End Solution Provider

In 2019, Sierra wireless, transformed its strategy from an IoT hardware-focused company to delivering end to end IoT solutions. Sierra Wireless is…

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One-Third of Global Smartphones Sold in 2019 Had Embedded Hardware Security, Apple leads with 42% Market Share

Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Beijing, London, Buenos Aires, San Diego Feb 12th, 2020 Apple and Huawei implement embedded hardware security through a…

Cellular-IoT Connections in the US Crossed 100 Million in H1 2019

Automotive and Transport & Logistics contributed to nearly half the total connections AT&T continues to lead, accounting for almost 55% of…

Welcome to Wi-Fi 6

In the era of 5G and IoT, the objective is not only to connect every device but make sure they share, analyze, and implement actions on their own.…

Microsoft Reported Strong Earnings, Powered by its Intelligent Cloud Segment

Key Highlights from FY Q4 2019 Result: Microsoft recorded revenue of $33.7 billion, an increase of 12% YoY, powered by its Cloud Segment. Revenue in…

Gemalto, G+D and ST Micro Lead the eSIM Enablement Landscape

RedteaMobile, Telna, growing fast with software-based eSIM whereas, ARM, Truphone, GigSky and Qualcomm are the dark horses with their integrated SIM…

Shipments of eSIM-based Devices to Reach Nearly 2 Billion Units by 2025

Smartphones, Enterprise IoT and Wearables poised to be major volume drivers for eSIM adoption. Hardware-based eSIM will see the highest adoption,…

Global Smartwatch Shipments Grew 41% YoY in 2018

Apple Series 4 was the best-selling model with just one quarter of shipments. Counterpoint's preliminary assessment that Apple Watch Series 1 was…

Global Smartwatch Shipments Grew 48%YoY in Q1 2019 with One in Three Being an Apple Watch

Top nine brands contribute to 75% of the market shipment. Samsung, Fitbit, and Huawei grew exponentially in Q1 2019 Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi,…

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Top 10 IoT Security and Privacy Trends and Predictions for 2019

2018 was the year of realisation for all players in the IoT ecosystem, including consumers, that security cannot be neglected. This is especially the…

IoT Trends and Predictions

Top 10 IoT Trends and Predictions for 2019

IoT is in a continuous state of evolution and its definition is also shifting. In 2019, IoT is defined as: Connecting smart devices to the…

5 Billion IoT Cellular Module Will Ship Globally During 2019-2025. 4G, LTE Cat-M & NB-IoT in Hyper-Growth

Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Beijing, London, Buenos Aires, San Diego Jan 8th, 2019 Top three players, Chinese vendor SIMCom (Sunsea AIoT), Quectel…

Fitbit Smartwatch Shipments Grew 348% YoY in Q3 2018

Global smartwatch Grew 53% YoY, Apple continues to dominate the smartwatch market with 30% share, Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Beijing, London,…

USA IoT Cellular Connections to Cross Half a Billion Mark by 2025, Cellular LPWAN to Contribute Nearly Half

Seoul, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Beijing, London, Buenos Aires, San Diego 10th Oct 2018 AT&T will continue to lead by contributing to almost 50% of…