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Published every fortnight, ‘Juniper Research Insights’ provide impact analysis on breaking and disruptive industry news. This includes notable product launches, industry event takeaways, unpredicted company results or specific services disrupting traditional digital ecosystems.

Insights is complimentary to all clients with a current research subscription. Clients can access all Insights documents once signed into their Juniper Research account.

IoT Insights - IKEA Marks the Creation of its Smart Home Business Unit, IKEA Home Smart

August 2019

IKEA announced the creation of a dedicated business unit for the smart home market, IKEA Home Smart. The business unit will be responsible for expanding and developing its portfolio of smart home products. It will operate alongside existing units, such as Livingroom & Workspace, Kitchen & Dining, Food and Lighting.

Telco Insights - African Mobile Money Regulation will Force Growth into New Areas

August 2019

A variety of African governments have been introducing legislation that will impact the very successful mobile money services markets.

In particular, there have been moves to counteract Safaricom’s dominance in Kenya, as well as several countries introducing a variety of new taxes and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements on mobile money transactions, the most punitive of which are in Zimbabwe. These restrictions will reshape the mobile money landscape as it stands, with Nigeria a likely winner in the short term.

IOT Insights - Fossil's New Smartwatches Extend Wear OS iPhone Functionalities

August 2019

Fossil has announced the fifth generation of its Wear OS smartwatch, the Gen 5. This is the first Wear OS watch that will be able to take calls from a tethered iPhone. However, this functionality will not be available on the release date.

Gen 5 uses Fossil's design strategy to merge technology with classic watch design. It provides improved battery life and a swim-proof speaker that allows users to play music and hear responses from Google Assistant and answer calls.

Fintech Insights - Sweden's Klarna Becomes Europe's Most Valuable Fintech Company

August 2019

Swedish start-up Klarna has now become Europe’s most valuable private fintech company and the sixth in the world, after raising $460 million in funding.

This equity funding was led by San Francisco Dragoneer Investment Group alongside BlackRock and Commonwealth Bank of Australia; bringing the total valuation of the company to $5.5 billion.

IoT Insights - Apple Reportedly Acquiring Intel’s Chipset Division

July 2019

Apple is reportedly interested in purchasing the chipset division, including staff and development, of Intel’s 5G modems.

This is despite Apple agreeing to use Qualcomm’s chipset for at least the next 6 years as part of a settlement revolving around patent licensing. At present, Intel’s sole customer in the sector is Apple itself.

Telco Insights - South Korean Companies Announce Consortium to Drive Mobile Identity

July 2019

Last week, 7 companies in South Korea announced that they had formed a consortium to launch a blockchain-based mobile identity solution in 2020, based on the principle of self-sovereign identity.

Fintech Insights - Robinhood Announces $7.6 Billion Series E Funding

July 2019

On Monday 22nd July, Robinhood announced $323 million Series E financing, with the company now valued at $7.6 billion.

The funding was led by DST Global, with participation from other investors including Ribbit Capital, NEA, Sequoia, and Thrive Capital. Robinhood says it plans to employ the funding to continue ‘democratising finance for all’.

IoT Insights - Waymo Granted Licences to Transport Passengers in its Self-driving Vehicles

July 2019

Waymo, Google’s self-driving venture now operated under umbrella company Alphabet, has been given permission by California regulators to transport passengers in vehicles that leverage its autonomous driving system.

The CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) granted Waymo a permit on Tuesday to participate in the state’s Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service pilot.

Telco Insights - Vodafone UK Offers Speed-Based Pricing for Contracts, Including 5G

July 2019

Vodafone launched its 5G services into its first round of UK cities, and introduced a speed-based pricing model. The speed-based contracts are not just for 5G-capable phones and contracts, hinting at a new pricing model for the company.

In addition, the company announced free 5G roaming (currently only available in select regions of Germany, Italy and Spain), in addition to a 5G mobile broadband box, the 5G Gigacube. This is being positioned as a broadband replacement service.

Fintech Insights - Remitly Raises $220 Million Boosting its Valuation to Nearly $1 Billion

July 2019

Start-up Remitly, a digital money transfer specialist, has announced that it has raised $220 million in funding to boost its money transfer services and invest in new opportunities in financial services.

This round was Remitly’s biggest round of funding to date and was composed of $135 million in equity financing, led by Generation, co-founded by Al Gore, and $85 million in debt. This funding has resulted in the company now being valued to close to $1 billion; considerably raising the profile of the start-up. Remitly is now more on par with competitor WorldRemit, which raised $175 million last month.

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