Viavi says PNT testing pioneer has complimentary technology
Arizona-based Viavi VIAV 0.00%↑ has agreed to acquire testing and measurement Spirent Communications for $1.3 billion in deal that allows the company to gain a market leader in positioning, navigation and timing...
Saying it wants to expand its reach as a global alternative positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) service, Iridium Communications IRDM 0.00%↑ has acquired Satelles for $115 million.
Iridium plans to make Satelles’ Satellite Time and Location (STL) service a part...
Waze this week added several new features that allow users to navigate roundabouts, avoid curves and other hazards and even find parking. The Google-owned GOOG 0.00%↑ company used insights from local Waze drivers, city partners and other community members to make...
Company cites adverse tax rulings in Japan as reason…
Japan-based Renesas Electronics has cancelled its proposed $249 million acquisition of IoT module manufacturer Sequans Communications SQNS 0.00%↑. Renesas said that under the terms of the previously announced memorandum of understanding (MOU), the company could terminate the deal...
While artificial intelligence dominated the sessions at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week, location technology remained a solid choice for telecom companies to track people, vehicles and assets.
Google GOOG 0.26%↑ always has a big presence at MWC. The company announced a slew...
The Federal Communications Commission has announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow the agency to use its authority to create protections for domestic abuse survivors by regulating connected vehicles.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s proposal would examine how the agency can use...
Gabb Wireless and HERE Technologies Partner
Gabb Wireless has partnered with HERE Technologies to launch Gabb Maps, which the companies are calling kid-safe mapping and navigation for all Gabb mobile phones. Gabb Maps leverages the HERE SDK to develop a customized, in-app map and routing solution...
Uproar this week over Russia's space-based nuclear satellite attack capability...
While Russia is developing a space-based nuclear capability to attack satellites, including GPS, industry experts say the country can do a lot of damage right now to the constellation’s signals...
The annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, set to kick off early next week, used to see a ton of automakers—even if it was known as the world’s largest mobile phone trade show. However, uncertainties in the world of car connectivity...
HERE Technologies released results of its 'On the Move' survey of transportation and logistics (T&L) professionals in the Germany, the United Kingdom and United States. The survey, authored with Amazon Web Services (AWS), shows a gap in the adoption...