By Jean-Philippe Niedergang, Acting Group CEO / EMEA-Pacific-LatAm CEO, Castles Technology Europe’s electric vehicle transition is, at its core, a distributed device management problem. Hundreds of thousands of charging points are being deployed across motorway networks, car parks, residential streets…
From Sweden with charge: supercaps power the next wave IoT
With IoT devices becoming smaller, more widespread, and increasingly expected to operate for years without intervention, manufacturers are racing to develop ultra compact, low- or no-battery power solutions for sensors. One company pursuing this shift is Ligna Energy, the Swedish…
The invisible safety net: IoT and the race to detect earthquakes faster in Venezuela
A nation unprepared On the 24th of June 2026, Venezuela experienced two catastrophic earthquakes, leaving the country, infrastructure and economy devastated. The earthquakes, which started at 6.04pm local time and struck within a minute of each other, have caused over…
Connected systems: the invisible future of IoT
By Juha Laurila, Director, Licensing, Nokia IoT devices are now integrated into most connected households. Whether in the form of smart speakers, lighting systems, or home security devices, IoT has become embedded in modern households across the world. This adoption…
New engineering blueprint explores how energy harvesting can eliminate maintenance costs and battery waste
Battery maintenance is emerging as one of the biggest barriers to large-scale Industrial IoT (IIoT) deployments, according to electronic design and software consultancy ByteSnap Design. As organisations increase the use of connected sensors across industrial environments, the operational burden of…
Securing AI systems in industry: why semiconductors matter more that ever
By Paul Pickering is Research Director, Semiconductors at Omdia and Saloni Gankar is Principal Analyst, Industrial Semiconductors at Omdia As industrial AI agents move closer to real time operational control, semiconductor vendors are becoming central to securing the next generation…
Rocket lab to acquire Iridium in historic deal
Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share in a cash and stock…
FTTH Council Europe Elects New Leadership and Unveils Renewed Strategic Vision during 2026 Spring General Assembly
The 2026 Spring General Assembly of the FTTH Council Europe brought together industry leaders and stakeholders from its pan-European membership to set strategic priorities, renew the organisation’s leadership, and confirm a restructured Committee landscape reflecting the Council’s expanding scope. The…
Contrivian expands horizon portfolio to deploy connectivity for emergency services
Contrivian has expanded the Contrivian Horizon product line with the launch of the Contrivian Horizon Plus, delivering field connectivity to remote areas. The next-generation Horizon Plus is a user-friendly, field-ready system for additional functionality, accessibility and efficiency. The portfolio combines…
The advantages of using SoCs in IoT
Internet of Things (IoT) advancements have significantly expanded the diversity and capabilities of connected devices, especially through system-on-chip (SoC) innovations, writes April Miller, Managing Editor of ReHack Magazine. Such developments feature simplified designs that optimise functionality. IoT designers, manufacturers and…
