South Korean telco KT, working with compatriot company Samsung, announced plans to install 5G networks at the Samsung Medical Center’s facilities and utilize 5G to co-develop new medical services. The Korean carrier will install the 5G network at the center’s main campus in Seoul. KT highlighted that doctors working at this medical center currently […]
Kerlink launches new LoRaWAN gateways for smart buildings, smart cities
French IoT specialist Kerlink has announced the launch of its new LoRaWAN gateway line, targeting use cases in smart buildings, smart cities and other digital applications that require dedicated indoor coverage and/or network densification. The company said in a release that its Wirnet iFemtoCell-evolution leverages the same software as Kerlink’s Wirnet iBTS, iStation, and iFemtoCell […]
LoRa Alliance, WBA highlight new use cases for smart buildings
The implementation of new wireless technologies and the rise of data analytics is enabling new use cases in the smart building segment, according to a white paper published the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and the LoRa Alliance “Smart buildings have been around for decades but have primarily focused on the day-to-day operations of the building such as ventilation, […]
Nearly 40% of smart building systems were targeted by spyware in H1: Study
Almost 40% of computers used to control smart building automation system were subject to some kind of malicious attack in the first half of 2019, according to a recent study conducted by global cybersecurity specialist Kaspersky. This study concluded that while it is unclear if such systems were deliberately targeted, they often become a […]
Indianapolis Colts partner with Verizon for Wi-Fi 6 deployment
The Indianapolis Colts football team and its home stadium, Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium, have improved the venue’s Wi-Fi capabilities in partnership with Verizon. Verizon is the official wireless service provider of the Colts. Once the project is fully completed, it will boost capacity by 300% and give visitors quicker access to mobile […]
Nearly 30% of Americans have lost business deals due to poor cellular service: Survey
Nearly 30% of Americans said they had lost a deal and/or a client, or missed a key business decision or sale because of poor cellular connectivity, according to a survey carried out by cellular signal booster company Wilson Electronics. More than half (51.7%) of respondents cited having had cell phone connectivity issues that interrupted […]
JMA to deploy private LTE network using CBRS for American Dream complex
CBRS initial commercial deployments approved this week U.S.-based JMA Wireless announced it is deploying a private LTE network using 3.5 GHz Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum for the American Dream complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In partnership with JMA, the American Dream complex plans CBRS implementations focused on outdoor spaces for comprehensive traffic management, […]
CommScope ready for CBRS initial commercial deployments
CommScope announced plans to initially demonstrate fixed wireless access, private LTE and IoT use cases in multiple markets following the official notification from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that its spectrum access system (SAS) to support the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) has been certified for initial commercial deployment. With the FCC public notification, organizations across a […]
Johnson Controls carries out smart energy project at Cornell College
Johnson Controls, a global provider of solutions for smart buildings, is making infrastructure improvements at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, to help improve energy efficiencies throughout the campus, the company said in a statement. The firm said that updates began in August with plans to remove buildings from steam heat use by the end […]
Ruckus Networks R750 access point gets Wi-Fi 6 certification
Wi-Fi 6 recently gained certification from Wi-Fi Alliance Ruckus Networks announced that the R750 802.11ax indoor Wi-Fi access point (AP) for ultra-dense client environments is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 from the Wi-Fi Alliance. The company, now part of CommsScope, said that this certification further validates the applicability of the access point in ultra-dense client environments such as stadiums, […]