Global cellular IoT connections to cross 5b mark by 2025: Counterpoint
Global IoT cellular connections are expected to hit the 5 billion mark by 2025 and China will continue to lead by contributing nearly two-thirds of such connections, says Counterpoint Research.
According to the latest research from Counterpoint’s IoT (Internet of Things) service, global IoT cellular connection grew 72% in the first half of 2018, which the research firm described as “a considerable increase” as compared to the same period last year.
China at present is the world’s largest cellular IoT market, with the country’s three telcos – China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom – accounting for a combined 70% of the global IoT connections. In 2025, an estimated 66% of global IoT connections are expected coming from the trio’s IoT networks.
Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to introduce a series of regulations governing the Internet of Things next year, ahead of the commercial arrival of 5G.
Earlier this year, the regulator established a committee to draft a regulatory framework for IoT and connected devices, the Bangkok Post reported.
This committee has been exploring initial regulatory conditions across five categories, covering numbering and identification, spectrum and technical standards, transmission and competition permissions, security and privacy, as well as data collection and interoperability.
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Global cellular IoT module shipments to hit 1.1b by 2023
Global shipments of cellular IoT modules are on track to grow at a CAGR of 23.2% through to 2023 to reach 1.1 billion units, Berg Insight predicts.
Total shipments surged 76% last year to a new record of 237 million, the company estimates.
The market is in for further strong growth over the next five years as devices compliant with the 3GPP standards for IoT over LTE – LTE-CatM1 and NB-IoT – reach the mass market.more>>
Electric Networks of Russia 2018
International Forum Electric Networks will be a key event in the electricity industry. Russian and international industry leaders will meet on the same platform to discuss the prospects and global trends of modern smart energy development, the main stages of building an intelligent network infrastructure and the necessary legislative and regulatory framework for this.more>>
Vendor/Device
Bosch to launch IoT software services in China
Bosch and Huawei have struck a partnership to accelerate the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) in China. The collaboration will see the pair makes Bosch’s IoT Suite software services available in China on Huawei Cloud.
The software platform of Bosch connects web-enabled objects to facilitate data sharing across a multitude of digital services and business models.
True Corp expands convergence platform to cover IoT
Thailand's True Corporation has signed an expanded contract with Amdocs aimed at enhancing the operator's convergence platform to support IoT services for enterprises and consumers.
True completed a deployment of the Amdocs Multiplay platform in January as part of plans to drive growth through the delivery of converged telecoms, pay TV and digital services.
Japan's Docomo launches Asia IoT Program
Japan's NTT Docomo has announced a new program aimed at fostering collaboration among IoT network service providers in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Docomo Asia IoT Program will seek to enhance connectivity, operational support and consultation on certification and regulation for IoT solutions, which will require close collaboration with local mobile operators.
Enterprises
Hengtong to deliver 3000km submarine optical cable to Chile, with a ceremony to celebrate overseas 10,000km delivery On November 26, 2018, we held the "Hengtong Overseas 10,000km Submarine Optical Cable Delivery Ceremony" in Changshu, Jiangsu Province celebrating Hengtong’s success in manufacturing and delivering nearly 3,000km submarine optical cable to Chile FOA Project and achieving cumulative overseas deliveries of 10,000km submarine optical cable, ranking us first in the world in both capacity and delivery to the domestic submarine optical cable market. This is a milestone in China's submarine cable industry, and highlights the "made in China" in the field of international oceanic communications.
YOFC Attended the CIOE China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE) is a comprehensive exposition in the optoelectronic industry with great scale and influences. YOFC has attended the CIOE for many years. At the expo, YOFC’s exhibition stand has attracted a large number of new and regular customers for visit and experience.
Glad Tidings | YOFC Wins 4 Prizes at ODC' 2018 On November 20, the 2018 China Optical Communication Development and Competitiveness Forum (ODC' 2018) & Awards Ceremony of the Top 10 Most Competitive Enterprises in China's Optical Communication Industry was held in Beijing. The event was co-hosted by the Optical Communication Commission of China Institute of Communications (CIC) and Asia-Pacific Optical Communications Commission. Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC; stock code: 601869.SH, 06869.HK) won four honors by virtue of its powerful strength, namely the first prize of the "Top 10 Most Competitive Enterprises in China's Optical Communication Industry", the second prize of the "Top 10 Most Competitive Enterprises in Global Optical Communication Industry", the fifth prize of the "Top 10 Most Competitive Brands in China's Optical Communication Industry", and the prize of "2018 Best Enterprise with 'Craftsmanship Spirit' in China's Optical Communication Industry". Zhou Jinkai, Manager of YOFC Strategy and Marketing Department, attended the forum and received the awards on behalf of the company.
Hengtong ranked Top 3 Competitiveness Enterprises in Optical Communications Global Market of 2018 During 19-20 November 2018, Asian-Pacific Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Association (APC) Press Conference, as well as the 2018 (12th) China Optical Communications Development and Competitiveness Forum (ODC’2018) were grandly held in Beijing Jingyi Hotel. Hengtong was invited to attend ODC 2018 and gathered with listed companies and senior experts in the industry to discuss the future trend of the optical communications,which is hosted by APC and Optical Communications Committee of China Institute of Communications.