UnaBiz acquisition of Sigfox results in some much-needed changes
- Hyperconnectivity
- IoT
- Sigfox
- Low Power Wide Area
- LPWA
In January 2022 Sigfox filed for bankruptcy protection in France, bringing down the curtain on a colourful era that saw the company’s vision essentially establish the concept of Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networking for IoT. In April 2022 Singapore headquartered Sigfox Network Operator UnaBiz purchased Sigfox with a view to maintaining the existing Sigfox proposition whilst adopting a new strategic direction. This report examines the coming pivot to solutions and the three key changes in positioning that UnaBiz plans to make to Sigfox.
- Heliot Europe
- Sigfox
- Sqwidnet
- UnaBiz
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Mobile private network (MPN) state of the union
- Mobile Private Network
- MPN
- non-public network
- 4G
- LTE
- 5G
- Wi-Fi
- network slicing.
The report examines the current state of Mobile Private Networks/Private Wireless. It looks at the various types of MPNs and alternatives to them, the current status of deployments and likely prognosis, and the all-important question of economics.
- Amazon Web Services
- Ericsson
- Nokia
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Mining & Quarrying
- Manufacturing
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
- Transportation & Storage
Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Sector
- Digital transformation
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Edge Computing
- Product Lifecycle Management
- manufacturing
- industrial
- use cases
- case studies
This report examines digital transformation (DX) in the Manufacturing sector, enabled by the key technology groups that are the focus of Transforma Insights’ research. The Manufacturing sector is among the most progressive sectors in terms of adoption of digitally transformative solutions and overall we have identified seven key domains of change in the manufacturing sector.
- AER Manufacturing
- Airbus
- Amazon Web Services
- Anticimex
- Arcelor Mittal
- Audi
- Bischofszell Nahrungsmittel
- BMW
- Boeing
- Bombardier Transportation
- Bosch
- Boston Dynamics
- Caterpillar
- Centrum Valley Farms
- China Mobile
- Corning
- Daimler
- Dana
- FlexFactory
- FlexQube
- Ford
- Fujitsu
- GKN Aerospace
- Grind Master
- Grundfos
- Haier
- Harley Davidson
- HiETA
- Hoedtke
- Huawei
- Hyundai
- Ice Mobility
- Impinj
- Intel
- Jungheinrich
- Kaeser Kompressoren
- Kärcher
- Kawasaki
- Kay Manufacturing
- KUKA
- Langhorne Carpet
- Leybold
- MAN
- Masan Grop
- Mercedes Benz
- MFBZ toolcraft
- Michelin
- Mstar
- Munich Re
- Nokia
- Ocado
- Pernod Ricard
- Porsche
- Rio Tinto
- Rolls Royce
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- Stäubli
- Telenor Connexion
- Tesla
- Trillium Farms
- T-Systems
- Verizon Communications
- Vodafone
- Volkswagen
- Volvo
- Westheimer Brewery.
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Human Machine Interface
- Artificial Intelligence
- Distributed Ledger
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Data Sharing
- Edge Computing
- Future Technologies
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Robotic Process Automation
Webinar: A marriage made on the campus? Developments in 5G and private networks and how they come together.
- Webinar
- analyst
- 5G
- MPN
- mobile private networks
- private wireless
This webinar explores two of the key cellular technology themes: 5G and mobile private networks/private wireless, including looking at technology evolution, adoption trends and changing commercial models.
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
What are ‘cloud connectors’ and why do they matter for IoT?
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- cloud
- connectors
This report examines the reasons for the surging demand for cloud connectors, most notably the growing adoption of constrained IoT connectivity, and the functionality that the connectors deliver. It also examines the approach taken by some of the leading providers of this functionality, including connectivity providers, IoT platform vendors and vendors of device management solutions. It also examines the commercial angle, including considerations of the expected demand for such capabilities, the positioning of this functionality and the competitive landscape.
- Amazon Web Services
- EMnify
- Ericsson
- Microsoft
- Onomondo
- Oracle
- Orange
- Telefonica
- Verizon Communications
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
The growing need for full-stack optimisation: Why the Semtech/Sierra Wireless deal will deliver more than Telit Cinterion
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- hyperconnectivity
- hardware
- cellular
- MVNO
- LoRa
- LoRaWAN
- semiconductors
- modules
- chipsets
- gateways
- mergers
- acquisitions
- analyst
- report
On Friday 29th July Telit and Thales announced that they were combining the assets of Telit with those of Thales’ IoT hardware business into Telit Cinterion. That was followed on 2nd August by the news that Semtech Corporation would acquire Sierra Wireless. This report examines the implications of both deals.
- Semtech
- Sierra Wireless
- Telit
- Telit Cinterion
- Thales
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
IoT SAFE promises greater security for cellular IoT deployments but demand remains unproven
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- SIM
- IoT SAFE
- security
- authentication
- cloud
IoT SIM Applet For secure End-to-end communication (IoT SAFE) has been developed by the GSM Association to allow for the use of the SIM card as a standardised hardware ‘Root of Trust’. In this report we examine how IoT SAFE works, the benefits that arise from using it, and its limitations. In so doing, we explore what the likely prognosis is for adoption and success of this emerging new technology.
- IDEMIA
- Kigen
- KORE
- Telus
- Telstra
- Thales
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
Lightweight M2M (LwM2M): what is it and how widespread is its use?
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- device management
- security
- protocol
- Lightweight M2M
- LwM2M
Device management is a key, but often overlooked, requirement for IoT deployments. Lightweight M2M (LwM2M) is the leading device management protocol, particularly used for devices deployed with constrained connectivity or power consumption. This report explores the capabilities of LwM2M and provides Transforma Insights’ view on how rapidly it is likely to be adopted in IoT.
- AT&T
- AVSystem
- Deutsche Telekom
- Friendly Technologies
- IoTerop
- Open Mobile Alliance
- PTC
- Quectel
- Sierra Wireless
- Simcom
- Software AG
- Tartabit
- Telit
- Telstra
- U-blox
- Verizon
- Vodafone
How should Communications Service Providers harness hyperscale cloud provider capabilities?
- Communications Service Providers (CSP)
- cloud
- hyperscaler
- MPN
- MEC
- consulting
- IoT
- Internet of Things
- Edge Computing
- Human Machine Interface
- Hyperconnectivity
The last three years have seen numerous examples of Communications Service Providers and cloud hyperscalers working together on various enterprise product areas. This report look at the ways in which Communications Service Providers can work with cloud hyperscalers to build up a proposition aimed at enterprise customers.
- Amazon Web Services
- America Movil
- Bell Canada
- Deutsche Telekom
- Etisalat
- Google
- KDDI
- McConnell Dowell
- Microsoft
- NTT
- Ooredoo
- Orange
- Orange Business Services
- Rogers Communications
- Singtel
- Swisscom
- Telefonica
- Telenor
- Telia
- Telstra
- Telus
- T-Systems
- Verizon Communications
- Vodafone
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Edge Computing
- Human Machine Interface
What is 5G RedCap and how does it fit into the portfolio of cellular IoT connectivity technologies?
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- 5G
- RedCap
- Reducted Capability
- 5G NR
- mMTC
- NR-Light
In this report we examine the capabilities of the newly arrived 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology, its applicability to the various IoT use cases that demand cellular connectivity, and the prognosis for how successful it is likely to be in claiming a place in the portfolio of cellular technologies.
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
Below is a list of Transforma Insights' research reports on Digital Transformation, IoT, AI and other disruptive technologies. Our 'Essential' subscribers can access a select sub-set of the reports as 'Essential Reading'. User Group members can access exclusive 'User Group' content. Some reports (e.g. Peer Benchmarking) are only available to 'Corporate' users. For details on how to upgrade your subscriptions, check your Profile page. If you would like to speak with our analysts about the content of any report, or any other topic, please contact enquiries@transformainsights.com.
