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ABB links enterprise IoT with Samsung Electronics for smart building operations

ABB said on Thursday it will introduce an integrated solution linking Samsung Electronics\' enterprise IoT platform SmartThings Pro with its building automation solution ABB Ability BuildingPro. ABB said the integration allows building owners and operators to access building data, insights and control functions in a more connected environment. The collaboration extends a strategic partnership signed in April 2022 to jointly develop technology linking ABB-free@home with Samsung SmartThings.

Telecommunications & Media

One-third of global Wi-Fi networks still on Wi-Fi 4, limiting speeds of latest phones

About one-third of Wi-Fi networks worldwide still rely on Wi-Fi 4, a standard introduced in 2009, a survey showed. Ookla said 33.2 percent of global Wi-Fi networks use Wi-Fi 4-based equipment, while Wi-Fi 5 accounts for 38.3 percent and Wi-Fi 6 for 26.7 percent. Wi-Fi 7 stands at 1.8 percent. Older routers cannot use the 6 GHz band, which can worsen congestion and performance in dense areas.

Telecommunications & Media

KT to provide priority emergency rescue communications for National Fire Agency devices

KT will provide a priority emergency rescue communications service to help ensure stable disaster response by South Korea\'s National Fire Agency. The service is designed to give firefighters stable communications quality in emergencies when traffic surges, and will apply to corporate-registered phones, tablets and IoT equipment used for public services. KT said about 8,400 work devices, around 60 percent of the agency total, use KT lines and will support the service.