The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) released a report on vehicle to everything (V2X) use cases.

ATIS and US Ignite launched a joint initiative to give cities the ability to enhance their smart cities' data-sharing capabilities. This new initiative is bringing city thought leaders and industry together to create a blueprint for the secure and interoperable exchange of data beyond city operational boundaries.

Iskratel announced that it successfully implemented its internet of things (IoT)-based Incident-Response Management (IRM) for Slovenian Railways.

Wayne Tatro joined the Ondas Networks as an advisor, focusing on strategy and business development for the newly added transportation business unit, dedicated to mission-critical internet of things (IoT) applications in rail and transit.

Sprint and Ericsson announced a global agreement to build a core network dedicated specifically to internet of things (IoT) and an IoT operating system. The new environment is designed to create an optimal flow of device data, enabling immediate, actionable intelligence at the network edge for end users and enterprises, the companies said.

Monnit announced a partnership with Cradlepoint to offer wireless sensor-to-cloud connectivity solutions for the internet of things (IoT). Under the partnership, Monnit’s wireless sensor adapters seamlessly integrate with Cradlepoint wireless edge routers to provide reliable and secure connectivity of sensors to cloud-based monitoring applications.

PCTEL announced a strategic reorganization to drive company growth, consolidating its operations to address the convergence in the industrial internet of things (IoT), public safety and 4G infrastructure markets and the emergence of new technologies such as 5G.

oneM2M, a global internet of things (IoT) standards initiative, will highlight IoT in September in South Korea.

The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) designated 7layers as a technical service for eCall Regulation UN R-144 and EU 2017/79.

Nokia signed a EUR 500 million (US$584 million) loan transaction with the European Investment Bank (EIB), supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), a key element of the Investment Plan for Europe, also known as the Juncker Plan. Nokia will use the loan to further accelerate its research and development of 5G technology.