The telecommunication recently announced that it is allowing these sensor embedded devices at a reduced cost, maybe half price till next year.
In hopes of improving the Internet of Everything, Verizon Communications has presently announced that it will be making sensor embedded devices at a low cost. The telecommunication provider network has planned to make devices for cheaper and will also reduce the cost of connecting and accessing these devices from a 4G LTE network, as stated by the senior vice president of Internet of Things at Verizon, Mr. Mike Lanman.
ThingSpace was also launched by Verizon Communications, Inc. which is an integrated internet of things platform on which developers design and create applications. As for the users, they can manage their devices through it. At the event that was held on Wednesday at Verizon’s Innovation Center in San Francisco, the Senior Vice President announced that to cut of the cost of Verizon 4G LTE network chipsets designed by Sequans Communications are available. Furthermore he said that users will, in 2016, observed the company reduce this current price to half for a number of its modules that the company has planned on eventually launching. He says that through this the telecommunications company will be making 4G LTE networks and WAN networks more reachable and handy for users as well as developers.
Mike Lanman said in a statement at the conference that bringing continuous innovations in smart and metropolitan cities that are connect to cars and wearables clearly shows that the future belongs to Internet of Things and people, through IoT will live and work in the coming years but despite of being the future, at this point in time, it is still believed to be quite expensive, complex and also difficult to scale. So for the future of IoT to be successful, a genius or a true leader might be able to make it less complex and maybe even change the model of IoT while Verizon is one who is making efforts to improve it and making it available to millions and billions of users.
In other news, Verizon has also made announcements that it will cut some of the management positions as it wants the employees and customers to work closely together. Currently, the number of layoffs has not been announced. Bloomberg stated that the telecommunication company told its employees that it will be reorganizing Verizon’s wireless operations. From 20 it is going to bring the regional offices down to 6, according to Jim Gerace and further stated that some jobs will be cut in the process but he did not mention the numbers. The company itself said that even though management positions will be cut, no such change will be made for sales and retail store employees.
The first Blackberry Secure smartphone will be available in the market soon.
Blackberry Phones were the last ones who were left to adopt the Android software and the market. The Canadian tech company is now finally offering its smartphone Blackberry PRIV, which will run Google’s Android in place of the Blackberry OS. It is now available for pre-order at a price of $649.
Right after the announcement of the new BB model, an online stimulator popped up on the internet which showed a number of features which will be found in the new smartphone. There are selective carriers in Canada that will be offering the new cell phone, one of which is Telus. So it is believed that the online stimulator might have been originated from it. Although the online stimulator has been taken down from the internet, there were a few members of the CrackBerry Forums who took screenshot of the leaked.
On paper this looks like an impressive attempt by the once smartphone star company with a HD AMOLED display, a QWERTY keyboard and a QUALCOMM Snapdagon 808 processor. In order to regain the popularity of a premium smartphone, which it once was, the company makes yet another attempt with this new device. A number of people are expecting it be a commercial failure by Blackberry, but we are yet to find that out.
Blackberry PRIV is expected to be in the market on November 6, 2015. Last week the company started taking pre orders for the device and had priced it close to iPhone line and Samsung Galaxy S series. The smartphone will be made available on that date in Canada, United Kingdom and the United States. In the U.S. the phone will be available for $699 and $899 in Canada. It is been marketed as the most secure smartphone that runs on Android. Despite of the fact that many others have introduced their products with secure systems but this will be a first for Blackberry who has always talked about being the main smartphone with device security.
The CEO of Blackberry, John Chen stated that what he is doing by bringing this new device in the market is that its taking advantage of what the industry is offering but by doing so it will not move away from its core strength. From the comments that can be observed after the announcement of the new device is that there are not a lot of people in the market who will be willing to pay that high a price for this phone especially because of the fact that it has not been in the market for a while now.
Qualcomm wants the next security home cameras to have a Snapdragon 618 processor and LTE technology.
The trend of smart devices is constantly increasing with the advancement in technology. And all tech giants are trying to get an early lead in this sector. Qualcomm, Inc. is one of them which want to make an impact in this sector. According to news it is believed that the company is interested to make contributions in the manufacturing of smart home cameras in the coming times. The wireless telecommunication company wants to make the smart home cameras more capable in the process. To be precise, it wants the next smart home cameras to include Snapdragon and LTE.
The Snapdragon 618 processor is selected to give it additional power that will allow the smart home cameras to work faster and efficiently. Qualcomm stated the security camera that are installed currently in many homes now do all of their processing in the cloud. The company further added, “By putting a 618 inside of a camera, the camera should be able to do all image analysis locally, meaning far less delay between when an event happens — like someone opening a door — and when you get a notification about it. Processing can happen on the camera, rather than in the cloud.”
It is said that the core of the new smart home monitoring cameras will be the powerful Snapdragon 618 processor. It is not as powerful as other processors of the company nor is it one of the best products. But Qualcomm suggest that it is capable to do way more than what an average existing home camera can do now. Furthermore, it will be possible to run two cameras at one time. Qualcomm believes that the processing in cloud wastes a lot of time as it has to transfer huge data.
The installation of processor also means that the new smart home security cameras will have WiFi as well as LTE technology embedded. The mobile computing head of Qualcomm, Raj Talluri, stated that the company has previously worked a lot in optimizing the vision and utilization of cameras and computer within smartphones. However it is not possible with the current generation of smartphones. He added, “Typically it's harder in the phone space — a phone has a pinhole camera and is always moving — but now we're bringing that technology into this space where the application is a little different, but the technology we built applies perfectly.”
Verizon will not restrict data usage for unlimited data subscribers.
Verizon Communications customers that are using the unlimited wireless data can now rejoice since the company is giving them reasons to celebrate.
Unlimited plans that are subscribed by some of the Verizon users will not suffer any slowdown even if they go extremely aggressive whilst using their data. Fran Shammo, the chief financial officer at Verizon mentioned this during an interview.
Verizon Communications has the honor of being the largest wireless operator that has a sound history where clients have never been satisfied with its unlimited plan. However, now it has been the last resort for users who like using a lot of data. The previous week competitors like Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T have joined the league where they will “throttle” users or slow the speed of their connection in case they cross a particular threshold set by them.
The policies for throttling take away the jest of unlimited data plans that are priced heftily. However, Verizon will not stoop low to make money. VZ recently increased the prices of its data plan by $20 for a month but Shammo is certain that the company will not follow the legacy of its competitors and slow the speed or restrict usage in any way possible.
According to Shammo, "For a customer who signed up for unlimited, they come on get to get unlimited.” He further added. "But we are increasing the price. These customers are consuming a lot of data. But we're not in the habit of throttling customers."
Verizon has so far not offered their unlimited data plan to customers who have started to use the service over the past four years. So, all those who were initial customers and using the plan since inception are the ones enjoying the service. However, Verizon in no way has made it easy for consumers to stick to the service since they have created various hurdles encouraging them to leave these plans. Verizon has been pushing these subscribers to actually pay the full price when they are upgrading to a new device. Moreover, the prices were further increased by $20 which will now make the service for $100 for a month.
The idea behind making these policies crucial was to force the customers to switch to the tiered plans that have a limitation on the data that can be consumed. So now the company’s hard work has actually benefited them since only 1% of subscriber are still using the plan where the rest have switched.
BlackBerry Priv can change the game for the smartphone company.
BlackBerry Ltd., was once considered to be an uncrowned king of the smart phone industry. However, soon with the popularity of Apple Inc. and Samsung lost its charm. Over the passage of time the company simply lost its niche and is no more a top notch competitor as it used to be in the past.
The company is now targeting to make a comeback where they are now making efforts to redeem themselves by targeting the corporate sector and focusing on the things that initially resulted in their popularity. BlackBerry CEO, Mr. John Chen is thus trying his best to pave his way to redemption
Recently it was heard that the company was all set to come up with its BlackBerry Venice smart phone. However, soon it will be said that the company is now calling Venice as their new phone BlackBerry Priv. So now the company has decided to join the bandwagon where they have finally decided to bid farewell to their own mobile platform where now BlackBerry smart phones will have Google’s Android as its operating system.
So now it won’t be wrong to say that the company’s hardware business on the verge of collapse where the stakeholders have given up all hopes for its revival. But the good thing about the company’s upcoming smart phone is that it certainly has all those features that are likely to increase sales and popularity in the smart phone market
The company is now concentrating on customer experience more than anything. For any good smart phone the first thing is to have a good battery life. BBRY at this point of time is trying every way to ensure that the battery life of the smart phone is smooth and are working towards addressing the problems if any. Moreover, the smart phone will also encompass quick charging and power saving mode so that the device can be used to its utmost capacity. At this point, all the claims made by the company are just mere claims. So users are still waiting to obtain their hands on this device.
The only thing that can help the company to redeem itself is if it comes up with a secure platform. No other company can do it better when it now comes to security. So those who have highly sensitive emails and messages along with a gallery that needs protection than Priv is certainly your last resort.
If the company actually delivers and caters to all the claims then this will be a new era of redemption for them.
BlackBerry has announced a pact with Tata to jointly establish a secure mobile communications system.
BlackBerry Ltd. is constantly trying hard to make a comeback where the Canadian smartphone manufacturer’s software wing known as “Secusmart” and the Power Strategic Engineering Department of Tata have joined hands and signed a pact to collaborate and work together to develop a secure communication system for mobile devices.
Since a relatively long span of time, BBRY is working towards making communications secure, thus for the same reason the company also launched Secusmart that is aimed towards ensuring the security of consumers using the wireless networks. The company has collaborated with various big names to bring them a step closer to their target thus joining hands with Tata will help them make their niche in the Indian market.
The company at this point of time is not really targeting consumers but with this venture, BlackBerry services wishes to provide security solutions for high-end and extremely sensitive communications such as government and other institutions.
According to the chief executive officer of Tata Power SED, Mr. Rahul Chaudhry mentioned in his statement, “"In the era of increasing incidents of espionage in State establishments and corporates with cyber security breaches and data theft, the envisaged association with BlackBerry will increase opportunities to accelerate innovation for high-end secure communication solutions.”
The Secusmart division of BlackBerry is based in Germany that implements and develops various solutions that assist private businesses and public authorities from preventing eavesdropping electronically.
This collaboration will turn out to be a game changer for both the companies. Tata Power SED has a lot of expertise when it comes to software, hardware design, software, as well as manufacturing. On the other hand, Secusmart also has expertise in security and software that will ensure that the client has secure and highly capable solutions that are designed in a manner to meet the evolving and stringent needs of the governmental institutions.
The chief executive officer of Secusmart, Dr. Hans Christoph Quelle stated, "I am proud of our continued success in delivering world-class security solutions, and am delighted that our cooperation with Tata Power SED will play such a crucial role in securing mobile communications for the Indian market.”
As it has been reported, the governmental institutes are already looking for a system that has been designed in a manner that ensures the safety of highly sensitive information. BlackBerry has taken a great decision to expand its market and collaborate with Tata who does not only have expertise in software, hardware etc. but also is a top notch company.
The wireless giant has managed to make an offer to its customers following a similar plan presented by the iPhone maker to its users.
Apple Inc has just announced a new upgrade plan to make sales of the new iPhone 6s better in the market, which apparently has been giving Verizon, the largest wireless company in the United States a tough time to maintain good sales of the packages they are offering to their customers. According to news, it was seen that the software giant introduced a new upgrade plan for customers that use wireless plans offered by Sprint and T-Mobile, which has naturally put Verizon is a difficult position. The sales package that is offered to the customers allows them to change their mobile sets only when they have completed a time period of around 18 months, which covers up an average time for the payment of the installments that they sign up for.
The software giant, however has come up with some new plans for its wireless retailers, which has made it easier for its customers to change their mobile sets without spending as much as they were through the installments. Verizon business, on the other hand, works with the rule of a payment done up to 75 percent, before the customer even thinks of switching to a newer version of the phone or to a new model available in the market. Following the much easier plans provided by the tech company to bring more customers to its new phones, the wireless giant has thought better of losing itself a little with the rules it follows for obtaining an upgrade.
News suggests that now Verizon wireless will be allowing its customers to upgrade to a newer version of the iOS phone series without giving a 75 percent installment, which usually takes up 18 months to get completed and can instead get a new phone in just a period of 12 months only. The reason that the wireless company has brought about an abrupt change in its policy is being taken by the analysts in the industry as an attempt not fall behind in the sales department, where its rivals race up on selling the iPhone 6s gadgets to the interested customers.
The ’12 month’ time period is also because of Apple’s new plan offered to the Sprint and T-Mobile customers, where the wireless giant of the country has decided on not lagging behind, by making sure that if not better, then at least equal offerings are made to its own customers to upgrade as compared to the ones being offered by its rivals.
Analysts from Merrill Lynch reiterated a Buy rating for Qualcomm stocks while maintaining a bullish stance.
Qualcomm Inc. is one of the most popular companies in the chip-making industry. The company’s popularity spreads everywhere where its Snapdragon processor has become a hot cake and a sought after processor for smartphones and other devices. The company is doing fairly well and now has another buy rating by Merrill Lynch.
Analysts at Merrill Lynch have now been reiterated a BUY rating for Qualcomm’s stock. The average price target for the company’s stock is $80. The reason behind the company’s stock rating is that its focus on region and key consumers. Apart from this, the analytical firm also indicated that the contribution of tech giants like Samsung Group and Apple Inc. has added positively to the semiconductor and license business of Qualcomm.
As reported by Merrill Lynch, the department of QCOMs CDMA Technologies has grown to the point where big companies in the tech world like Samsung, Xiaomi and Samsung accumulatively have governed a profit of 6.8%. Apart from this, the analyst also believes that the few loopholes that the company has been dealing with give investors a good chance since they can make a lucrative investment. Moreover, they also believe that if investments are made at this point then there are good chances for growth recovery that will be possible through smart and tactful restructuring.
Merrill Lynch believes that Qualcomm is relatively overexposed when it comes to Samsung and Apple. The semiconductor giant can expect a contribution of 23% and 15% respectively that is likely to accelerate further. This is in comparison to the company’s revenues for the fiscal year of 2015, which is paired with a 33% and 24% rise in terms of profits. Apart from this, the exposure is said to be contributed by the revenues of Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL) that will remain stable in the times to come.
Apart from this, the analysts at Merrill Lynch have also brought down their estimates since the demand for China made smartphones has decreased. Qualcomm was expected to raise 22% of its revenues from China but now things do not seem much in favor unless the demand for smartphones increases.
Qualcomm despite has been doing quite well with several big tech companies on board; it still needs to put in more effort to gain stability. As for now, it is a good time for investors to invest in Qualcomm stocks with good growth recovery in the times to come.
Wireless communication giant, Verizon Communication, has announced its future plan regarding its upgrade of internet technology, which will be introduced by the next year.
There is good news for the users who want high-speed internet after the 4G LTE cellular internet. Once again, the wireless telecommunication giant, Verizon Communication, is looking forward to introduce its fastest internet service or “5G” internet technology by the upcoming year, with some implementation expected by 2017.
For the all wireless companies and the rivals of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), this announcement puts high pressure because these companies were not expecting the announcement for much faster internet so early. They were expecting that 5G internet would take at least 3 to 4 years more to come. Some of its competitors are still believing that the company is just showing its upper hand on other telecommunication firms by just disclosing their plan regarding the technology that is not ready yet.
As the time is passing, requirements of users are increasing day by day. High-speed internet or any upgrade in internet speed attracts the users. Verizon Internet is following the same trend in order to facilitate its followers and to increase the ratio of its followership. It is upgrading its internet technology and now, it is going to introduce 5G in place of 4G LTE but it does not mean that the users will not use 4G LTE.
LTE technology is also appreciated by users and would be used further but some of its users are expecting that the 5G will represent the next escalation forward with signal strengths, immediate response times, and more bandwidth, which allows a number of users to connect at once.
According to the report which discloses that the advance technology is way faster than 4G LTE, It is expected that the 5G will put forward 30 times faster internet as compared to its previous LTE technology. Keeping in consideration the escalation in speed, whole movies at high quality could be loaded in few seconds, and it would not take even a minute on cellular connections. This speedy downloading is one of its main characteristic that will attract the users, but it contains a number of upgraded aspects.
Moreover, it is also expected that 5G network will receive much faster response. Verizon assured that this technology will put the remarkable impact in the internet market, and the technology could be further observed in terms of road sensors sending real-time data to driverless car in order to indicate them to be slow in case of emergency situation. People and business corporations are ambitiously looking forward to this advancement.
Shopify Inc. and the giant tech organization, Google Inc., is looking forward to make their position strong in BlackBerry’s hometown.
Toronto-based multinational tech organization, Google, followed the same strategy like Shopify Inc. in order to make their position strong in an area, which is hometown of smartphone company BlackBerry in Waterloo even the mobile company decreased its number of teams regulating the market.
The dearest fellow in the tech field ‘Shopify’, which is new in the technology market Canada, joined the tech market this year and worth at $2.75 billion. It is expected that the organization will soon disclose a significant growth in the entire region with respect to the sources aware of the matter.
The sources, who asked not to be revealed due to the strategies, have not been disclosed for the time being, as the e-commerce coordinator has just rented out space in Waterloo that would help it to empower its existence from around 20 people to probably a few hundred in the region.
A representative from Shopify slumped to comment over the strategy. The company that has approximately 800 workers spread around to cover its hometown in Ottawa as well as its satellite agencies in Toronto. The linking cities of Kitchener Waterloo and Montreal witnessed its shares going through the ceiling by 23% on Thursday just after announcement of its collaboration with the Amazon.com.
The e-commerce organization, “Shopify”, named so because it’s selected partner influencing the organization regarding the smaller dealers to collaborate if they want to market their products via Amazon.com and need to accommodate backlog and payment criteria with the e-commerce website.
Sources acknowledge that new space in the Waterloo city will be chiefly used for the enlargement of sales team and Shopify Plus developer. The company’s superior product targeted at larger merchants is Shopify Plus. The step comes after the Larry Page organization, Google, stood to move into a new 185,000 square foot space in Kitchener this fall.
The office area is three times larger than its current working place that will provide the feasibility to the search engine firm to expand vastly its 300 workers labor in the region.
Moreover, one representative for Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stated that the organization has not put forward any kind of development targets and the new place is being refined in a phase manner.
On the other hand, another spokeswoman typed in an email for BlackBerry, “Our intention is to reallocate resources in ways that will best enable us to capitalize on growth opportunities while driving toward sustainable profitability across all facets of our business.”
