Wireless Watch 609

Key Issues:
Finally, with W10, Microsoft’s device strategy makes some sense

• Microsoft renews it Band wearable, launches HoloLens developer kit
• From Amazon to GE to MEMs makers: only analytics will deliver IoT gold

• EZchip and PMC-Sierra: latest casualties as network chip market reshapes
• Semiconductors save Sony and Samsung from the smartphone decline
• Ofcom cold on UK mergers, but BT break-up a distant prospect
• Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 has a lot to prove
• Facebook opts for plan B - connect people via satellite

M&A Watch:
Juniper said to seek buyer or move to private sector 
IoT Watch:
Special rules and more spectrum for IoT, demands Forum 
Mobile Apps and Content:
Google’s Android policies suffer major blow in Russia 
WiFi Watch:
Ruckus Unleashed reduces costs for small business WiFi
Devices and Components:
Qualcomm hopes to ride W10 wave to push Snapdragon into notebooks