Qualcomm is facing an antitrust investigation into its aggressive sales tactics in the European market. The investigation stems from the release of a new radio frequency front-end chip, which is designed to be paired with a 5G modem chip in 5G smartphones. Qualcomm has already signed radio frequency contracts with major tech corporations like Samsung, Google, and LG, and … [Read more...] about EU Launches Antitrust Investigation into Qualcomm’s Chip Sales Tactics
The Return of Smart Glasses and More in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories
This week's roundup of Mobile ID World's top stories includes a wide range of topics, including wearables, payment cards, eSIM technology, and more. First up: smart glasses. This technology seemed so promising before the commercial failure of Google Glass, but there may be growing excitement about it once again. That's certainly suggested by the reader interest in a new … [Read more...] about The Return of Smart Glasses and More in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories
170,000 Guests Saw More than 20,000 New Products at CES 2020
CES 2020 is officially in the books, and the organizers are wrapping up the event with a look back at some of the major highlights. This year, the 4,400+ exhibitors in Las Vegas launched more than 20,000 new products, which were viewed by approximately 170,000 attendees. Much of the attention went towards traditional tech fields like AI and 5G, where familiar players … [Read more...] about 170,000 Guests Saw More than 20,000 New Products at CES 2020
Japanese Telecom KDDI Opts for IDEMIA’s eSIM Management Solution
KDDI, a major Japanese telecom, has opted to use IDEMIA's Smart Connect Platform to support the eSIM management services it provides to enterprise customers. The ultimate aim is to let employees of organizations go online at any time while out in the field without the need to find Wi-Fi or to deal with physical SIM cards. To that end, they will leverage eSIM-enabled Windows … [Read more...] about Japanese Telecom KDDI Opts for IDEMIA’s eSIM Management Solution
Partnerships Aplenty in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories
This week's top stories on Mobile ID World are all about partnerships. The first is a bit of an unwitting one. In addition to launch a slate of new devices, Apple announced this month that it had upgraded its iOS mobile operating system to support both read and write NFC communications, opening the door for third parties to take greater advantage of this wireless technology. … [Read more...] about Partnerships Aplenty in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories
GSMA Reveals Speakers for Mobile 360 – Eurasia
The GSMA has unveiled the first set of speakers that will be taking the stage at next month’s Mobile 360 – Eurasia 2019 conference. The second iteration of the event will focus primarily on the impending rollout of commercial 5G networks, and is scheduled to run from October 8th to 9th at the Lotte Hotel in Moscow. Mobile 360 – Eurasia invites representatives from … [Read more...] about GSMA Reveals Speakers for Mobile 360 – Eurasia
5G Infrastructure Market to See CAGR of 76% Through 2026: Report
Fortune Business Insights has released a new report that suggests that the 5G infrastructure market is primed to explode in the next few years. The report predicts that the market will grow at an astonishing CAGR of 76.29 percent between 2018 and 2026, climbing from $720.6 million to $50.64 billion during the forecast period. The research firm credits the rapid expansion of … [Read more...] about 5G Infrastructure Market to See CAGR of 76% Through 2026: Report
ZenaPay Announces Beta Test of Cannabis Plant Tracking Drone Software
The Canadian cannabis software specialist ZenaPay will be carrying out a beta test of its drone-based plant tracking software in conjunction with GreenHeartCBD. ZenaPay’s highly unique program is designed specifically for enterprise-level cannabis operations, and leverages AI to help customers monitor the lifecycles of their plants from seed up until the point of sale. … [Read more...] about ZenaPay Announces Beta Test of Cannabis Plant Tracking Drone Software
5G, IoT, AI to Be Key Topics at MWC19 LA
"Organizers with the GSMA say they expect MWC19 Los Angeles to attract over 22,000 attendees..." Riding on the high of this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, GSMA organizers have announced details for this year's big American event. Mobile World Congress Americas has been rebranded "MWC19 Los Angeles" for this year, though it will retain the same venue as last … [Read more...] about 5G, IoT, AI to Be Key Topics at MWC19 LA
Huawei, Athonet, and Fortnite Win Big at 2019 GLOMO Awards
The GSMA announced the winners of the 2019 GLOMO Awards at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Presented by Remel London and BBC Africa Business Editor Larry Madowo, the GLOMO Awards honored pioneering work in many different segments of the mobile marketplace. “The GLOMO’s are a testament to the incredible innovation and ingenuity shaping our industry,” said GSMA CEO … [Read more...] about Huawei, Athonet, and Fortnite Win Big at 2019 GLOMO Awards
40 CEOs Sign GSMA’s New Digital Declaration
The GSMA unveiled a Digital Declaration at last week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, announcing that 40 CEOs have already signed the new initiative. The Declaration was designed as a set of principles to encourage ethical behavior in a rapidly shifting digital landscape. “A new form of responsible leadership is needed to successfully navigate this era,” said … [Read more...] about 40 CEOs Sign GSMA’s New Digital Declaration
Yoti Hires Regional Business Growth and Partnerships Executive to Lead Collaboration with Scottish Gov’t
Yoti has a new executive to lead growth in Scotland, and he brings to the team a wealth of experience in public safety. The company's new Regional Business Growth and Partnerships Executive, Gordon Scobbie, is an ex-cop. He served as Chief Inspector for the Strathclyde Police from 1980 to 2004, and proceeded to hold multiple positions with the West Midlands Police and … [Read more...] about Yoti Hires Regional Business Growth and Partnerships Executive to Lead Collaboration with Scottish Gov’t
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