The carrier plans trials of 5G-related technologies this year
Cisco custom-built its "Golden Shield" technology for uses including repression, the group says
It's a big decision because it's hard to back out of middleware, analyst says
New software from Ericsson will include an emerging cellular standard for things that don't use much data
More than a dozen home devices have been certified to work together
ZigBee products will be able to use Thread for networking
The professional management service will cost $19.99 per month
Don't get too excited about all your devices getting along -- yet
The next big mobile standard will have to serve IoT, smart cars and more
The controversial idea could make cell service faster in crowded areas
