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Spark Rolls out LoRa IoT Network in New Zealand
Global IoT Spend to Hit $772b in 2018
Global spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is forecast to reach $772.5 billion in 2018, an increase of 14.6% from the previous year, according to a new report by IDC.
IDC’s Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide forecasts worldwide IoT spending will sustain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% through 2017-2021, surpassing the $1 trillion mark in 2020 and reaching $1.1 trillion in 2021.
IoT hardware will be the largest technology category in 2018, with $239 billion going largely toward modules and sensors along with some spending on infrastructure and security.
Services will be the second largest technology category, followed by software and connectivity. Software spending will be led by application software along with analytics software, IoT platforms and security software. Software will also be the fastest growing technology segment with a five-year CAGR of 16.1%. Services spending will also grow at a faster rate than overall spending with a CAGR of 15.1% and will nearly equal hardware spending by the end of the forecast. more>>
IoT Briefs: Qualcomm, Alibaba Join Forces to Drive LTE IoT in China
Qualcomm and Alibaba have joined forces to boost LTE IoT deployment in China by pre-integrating the Alibaba Cloud Link One on to the MDM9206 multi-mode LTE IoT modem. The move enables module manufacturers and IoT developers to quickly develop and deploy solutions that connect with the Alibaba Cloud using LTE IoT connectivity and client software running directly on the LTE system-on-chip (SoC). The integration also helps address a vast array of the existing and emerging LTE IoT use cases, including smart transportation (e.g. bike sharing), smart cities as well as industrial IoT applications in areas such as smart grid, smart metering (e.g. electricity, gas, water), asset tracking and more, Qualcomm said in a statement. more>>
SoftBank, Vayyar Team on IoT
SoftBank and Israel-based Vayyar Imaging have formed a partnership to jointly develop products and solutions for IoT imaging in Japan.
Under the partnership, the pair will collaborate in the IoT field to support all manner of use cases, including pioneering applications for Vayyar products, combining Vayyar's PoC (Proof of Concept) products with SoftBank's IoT platforms and solutions, and linking Vayyar products with AI, Softbank said in a statement.
SoftBank will also become the channel priority partner for Vayyar’s existing products in Japan.
Established in 2011, Vayyar develops and markets 3D imaging sensors that can see through human tissue and most man-made surfaces and skin using radio waves. The company the market leader in radio waves based 3D imaging sensors and has a strong track record developing products for the consumer and industrial markets. more>>
 
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African Utility Week
The 18th annual African Utility Week is the leading conference and trade exhibition for African power, energy and water professionals.   more>>
Broadband TV Connect Asia 2018
Broadband TV Connect Asia 2018 brought together the Digital TV and Broadband communities to learn, network and collaborate.   more>>
2018 Wire and Tube Dusseldorf
Meet your business partners at the world’s most important trade fair for the wire and cable industry. Business is conducted here; valuable contacts are made and cultivated here; and here you will also see the global innovations that everyone will be talking about tomorrow. Those who are of importance, and those who would like to be, are at wire. You should be there, too.    more>>
 
Vendor/Device
PLDT, Smart Sign $28.5m Deal with Huawei
Philippine incumbent PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have inked a $28.5 million deal with Huawei Technologies as part of a record 50 billion pesos ($1 billion) spending plan this year to overhaul the group’s fixed and wireless networks infrastructure and IT systems.
Pixel Networks Granted HK's First WIoT License
Hong Kong's Pixel Networks has been granted the SAR's first wireless IoT (WIoT) license for its city-wide LoRaWAN network.
The Office of the Communications Authority has created a new licensing regime for WIoT platforms and services using the 920-MHz to 925-MHz shared frequency band.
HK's IoT Ecosystem Is Growing
Internet of things (IoT) is growing in depth and breadth in Hong Kong in 2017. More low-power WAN (LPWAN) IoT networks like NB-IoT, LoRaWAN and Sigfox are being rolled out locally.
Industry analysts and IoT service providers are seeing increased IoT adoption in the city.
Optus Taps Nokia to Manage Networks
Australian operator Optus has handed Nokia a five-year contract to manage the operation and maintenance of key components of the operator's network infrastructure.
Under the deal, Nokia will manage the operation of Optus' network infrastructure and take over the field maintenance of Optus' mobile network.
 
Enterprises
Hengtong Optic-Electric will attend the FTTH 2018 with sharing a speech on FTTH developing trends
The FTTH 2018 Conference, the largest FTTH event in the world will be held at the Feria Valencia in Spain on Tuesday – Thursday, February 13 – 15, 2018.
FiberHome Awarded as 1st Prize of China Cloud Computing Open Source Case
On January 4th, the 7th Cloud Computing Standards and Application Conference was hold in Beijing, and FiberHome fully participated in all the key sessions. This conference focused on the implementation and applications of the recommendations and standards of cloud computing, and released the awarding list of the excellent open source cases of China.
Hengtong was invited to attend the 2017 International Industrial Capacity Cooperation Forum
Hengtong accepted the invitation from the 2017 International Industrial Capacity Cooperation Forum and the 9th China Overseas Investment Fair (hereafter referred to as the Fair) to attend the forum which was held in the China National Convention Center from 21-22 November, 2017. The award of Chinese Enterprise Overseas Development Social Responsibility was given to Hengtong for achievement in overseas development by the Fair.
A World Class Submarine Cable Base to Be Jointly Developed by YOFC and Baosheng
On January 3, 2018, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (hereinafter referred to as “YOFC” with its stock code: 6869.HK) and Baosheng Science and Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Baosheng Stock” with its stock code: 600973.SH) signed a joint venture agreement for submarine cable project at Yangzhou Guesthouse beside the beautiful Slender West Lake. Xie Zhengyi, Secretary of Yangzhou Municipal Committee of CPC, Chen Yang, a standing member of municipal Committee of CPC and executive vice mayor, Jiang Aixiang secretary of Party working committee of municipal economic and technological development zone, Chen Xi, director of management committee of municipal economic and technological development zone and other officials of Yangzhou City made personal appearances to extend congratulations, and among others Chairman Yang Zeyuan and Vice President Liang Wenxu of Baosheng Group and Vice Presidents Xia Chengjun and Chen Dayong of Baosheng Stock on one side and Chairman Ma Jie, Vice President and Board Secretary Zhou Lijing, CFO Liang Guanning and Manager of Strategic and Marketing Department Zhou Qinmin of YOFC on the other side attended the signing ceremony.
 
 
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