After 2 Rounds on Phone and TV, who will be the Winner of Round 3 (Home IoT)?

09/01/2015 | By Yun Sang-ho

Again, 'home' is about to be a game field for another fierce game among the big 3 network operators in Korea. First it was about telephone, then TV, and now it is the Internet of Things (IoT). We do not know who will win yet, but we DO know that this time the winner will probably take it all.

Ericsson Innovations Expedite Adoption of 'Internet of Things'

09/01/2015 | By NETMANIAS

A globe-spanning network for the Internet of Things (IoT) has been built over the past 20 years that provides the coverage, security and reliability needed to connect us and bring intelligence to the things that surround us. Cellular networks already cover 90 percent of the world's population, but even with the networks in place, a number of roadblocks to supporting mass-market adoption of IoT have remained.

LG U+'s new services: 'LTE Video Portal' and 'Home IoT'

06/29/2015 | By NETMANIAS

After 4 years of providing LTE service, LG U+ presented the world's first integrated video streaming service ‘LTE Video Portal' and a new IoT solution 'Home IoT Service' at a press conference held at its Yongsan headquarters on the 29th.

SK Telecom opens ThingPlug, an Integrated IoT Platform based on oneM2M Standards

06/10/2015 | By NETMANIAS

SK Telecom today launched ‘ThingPlug,’ an open IoT platform based on oneM2M* standards, along with its website (https://sandbox.sktiot.com) to allow anyone to develop and use IoT services.

SK Telecom unveils Smart Home to realize Perfect Home Environment

05/20/2015 | By NETMANIAS

SK Telecom today launched Smart Home, a service built on an open IoT platform to realize a safe, convenient and energy-efficient home environment for consumers.

6 New Home IoT Services by LG U+

05/18/2015 | By NETMANIAS

LG U+ showcased 6 new home IoT services (out of 10 services to be released in the second half of the year) at "New Life Experience Room" in its new headquarters on the 17th.

SK Telecom launches New Lifeware named Smart Band

05/06/2015 | By NETMANIAS

SK Telecom announced that it launched a new Lifeware named Smart Band, a smart LED bracelet designed to satisfy fashion-conscious customers.

SK Telecom announces New Strategy to sustain Growth

04/23/2015 | By NETMANIAS

SK Telecom’s President and CEO Jang Dong-Hyun held a press conference at SK Telecom headquarters in Seoul to announce the company’s new growth strategy with the aim to sustain growth amid rapidly changing business environment. The three Next-Generation Platforms the company announced today include Lifestyle Enhancement Platform, Advanced Media Platform and IoT Service Platform.

SK Telecom - Samsung Electronics Leading the ICT for Next Generation

04/03/2015 | By Kim, Wonbae

SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics have made partnership to lead the future Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and to discover businesses for future.

'LG Watch Urbane LTE' to be released on the 27th

03/29/2015 | By Ahn, Hocheon

LG Electronics will be releasing their ‘LG Watch Urbane LTE’ on the 27th in South Korea exclusively via LG U+. The factory price is 587 USD. LG U+ will be having smart watch plan that costs about 10 USD per month.

MODACOM announced the Development of Interworking Technology between oneM2M and AllJoyn Platforms.

03/24/2015 | By NETMANIAS

MODACOM announced the world’s first development of interworking technology between oneM2M and AllJoyn IoT platforms and introduced it in Mobile World Congress(MWC) 2015 held in Barcelona, Spain during 2-5 March 2015.

SK Telecom’s Weather Information System caught the Visitors' Eye at MWC 2015

03/16/2015 | By NETMANIAS

SK Telecom presented a variety of fascinating IoT services at MWC 2105. But, the most fascinating of all was Weather Pong.

KT to build GiGA IoT-based Traffic Signal Control Communication Service

03/16/2015 | By NETMANIAS

KT announced on March 16th that it will be building a GiGA IoT-based traffic signal control system that can control and monitor traffic signals remotely.

KT CEO Hwang Chang-Gyu, the only CEO in the Asia Region, gives Keynote Speech at the MWC

03/04/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Through his keynote speech on 5G network services, KT CEO Hwang Chang-Gyu showed a wonderful glimpse of the future at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015, held in Barcelona, Spain.

SK Telecom participates in Mobile World Congress 2015 (List of Exhibition Items at MWC 2015)

03/02/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Demonstrates advanced network technologies aimed at accelerating the evolution towards 5G; introduces 5G platforms in five different areas, namely IoT, location-based service, intelligence, commerce and Big Data; and unveils Lifeware, new consumer-centric IoT devices developed to innovate people’s daily lives

Samsung's Virtualised Core Solution Chosen to Support SK Telecom's Nationwide IoT Network

02/05/2015 | By NETMANIAS

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has been selected as the sole vendor for SK Telecom’s nationwide Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) deployment. As part of the agreement, Samsung will provide its AdaptiV Core solution for the operator’s dedicated mobile IoT (Internet of Things) network.

KT-Qualcomm to cooperate for enhanced IoT Security

01/29/2015 | By NETMANIAS

KT and Qualcomm agreed to jointly develop an 'LTE-based IoT security gateway solution'.

SK Telecom to develop Beacon-based ICT Convergence Bicycle with Alton Sports

01/20/2015 | By NETMANIAS

On January 20, SK Telecom announced that it signed an MOU with Alton Sports (www.altonsports.com) to develop high-value-added, ICT convergence technology-based bicycles.

Mobile Carriers concentrate on the Home IoT - Competition to become the First Case of Successful IoT Intensifies

01/13/2015 | By Kim Yong-joo

Top 3 mobile carriers will join hands with manufacturers and release over 30 smart home (home IoT) products this year. They took aim at the most popular home IoT as the first case of success in the age of IoT. They are planning to flood the market with numerous products throughout the year unlike last year when they released a couple of pilot products.

The Internet of Things needs Openness and Industry Collaboration to succeed, says SAMSUNG Electronics CEO BK Yoon

01/05/2015 | By NETMANIAS

The President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, BK Yoon, today delivered the opening keynote speech at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), calling for greater openness and collaboration across industries to unlock the infinite possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT).