Mobile and Wireless Communications

The wearable technologies opportunity was a hot topic at the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona, with major global device manufacturers launching their brands of wearable devices alongside smaller, niche wearable device companies attempting to create their own space in the market.

A smart workplace is characterized by the use of smarter enterprise applications that help employees in achieving a work-life balance and improved productivity. This study explores the current state of enterprise mobile application market and discusses certain key drivers and restraints that are impacting this market. Further, it discusses the Appl...

The European mobile network services market is undergoing a wave of consolidation, driven by the need to fend off competitive pressures from other operators and over-the-top (OTT) providers. Mergers and acquisitions provide increased scalability for operators, encouraging next-generation investments. This market insight highlights the mergers and a...

Oculus Rift caused a stir at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 with its futuristic vision of virtual reality (VR) integrated into everyday life and its impressive head-tracking and optical technology. A year later, at CES 2015, a number of competitors have emerged.

The UK government has abandoned its search for a provider of extended coverage for the proposed national Emergency Services Network (ESN). The move is a vote of confidence in the country’s mobile network operators (MNOs) who each say they can be trusted as the sole national provider of sufficient coverage in remote and rural areas.

With the start of 2015, the 2nd half of the smartphone era has begun. A post-smartphone vision is emerging, with the smartphone as the centre of a network of sensors. These sensors will be embedded in wristbands, clothing, and everyday items such as locks, lights, and thermostats.

Healthcare systems in Europe are strained because of an ageing population and an increasing number of chronic disease patients. This causes tremendous cost pressures to shift from acute-care settings to lower-cost settings—including a patient’s home. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology can help with this shift. This research service anal...

While everyday consumers are accustomed to streaming video ‘anytime-anywhere’ on their smartphones, critical communications users have missed out on many of the latest technology advances. Although employees in public safety, utilities, and transportation can turn to their personal phones for convenient access to email, maps, and other basic se...