Research from SMF shows UK ranks last for 5G connectivity

The UK has been ranked last among 15 developing and advanced international markets for 5G connectivity, both availability and download speeds, according to a new report. The briefing paper, ‘Growing Connections’, produced by the cross-party think tank Social Market Foundation…

State of IoT Adoption Report uncovers connectivity challenges

Eseye, a provider of IoT connectivity solutions, has unveiled its fourth annual State of IoT Adoption Report for 2024. This detailed report offers a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, advancements, and obstacles within the IoT landscape across the UK…

Satellite IoT revenues will top $1.5 billion by 2030

As the footprint of terrestrial (cellular) network coverage is largely complete, the focus is shifting to satellite connectivity. According to Omdia, new technologies and innovation are driving renewed interest in the satellite market with telecom providers eagerly forming partnerships with…

New Relic report highlights AI and IoT driving manufacturing

New Relic, the intelligent observability platform, has released its “State of Observability for Industrials, Materials, and Manufacturing” report, offering a detailed analysis of observability adoption and its impact on business value. Based on insights from 285 technology professionals and aligned…

Global smartphone shipments rose 8%, according to Counterpoint

Global smartphone shipments rose by 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This increase, observed across almost all regions, was attributed to improving consumer sentiment and favourable macroeconomic conditions, marking the third consecutive…

Real-time transportation platforms more popular, Berg Insight shows

Berg Insight, an IoT market research provider, has released a new research paper on real-time transportation visibility platforms. Many companies now offer different types of visibility functionality for the transport sector, ranging from niche visibility providers and general transport management…

Latest report shows surge in 5G investment

Mobile Experts has unveiled two new reports this week, highlighting the significant increase in investment in Private Cellular networks and the gradual investments in Edge Computing. Notably, the forecasts indicate a tenfold surge in 5G investment by enterprises within sectors…

Transforma Insights reveals top 10 leaders in IoT connectivity

The latest report from IoT analyst firm Transforma Insights shows, among other key findings, the top 10 leaders in IoT connectivity alongside the trends and themes shaping the connectivity market including challenges in creating multi-country connectivity and the SGP.32 standard…

Bluetooth market continues to face challenges, latest report shows

The consumer Bluetooth market is still experiencing post-pandemic challenges as the demand for consumer electronics remains below pandemic levels, and large chipset inventories persist, according to ABI Research’s report on opportunities and challenges in the Bluetooth consumer market. However, the…

IoT’s China conundrum

China’s dynamic entry into the IoT landscape represents a significant shift in global technology and policy. This article will explore China’s strategic advancements in IoT, the role of government policy, the involvement of Chinese tech giants, and the broader implications…