LG Electronics (LG) has recently acquired an 80% stake in Athom, a smart home platform company based in Enschede, Netherlands. The agreement includes plans to purchase the remaining 20% within the next three years. This strategic move aims to enhance…
IOTA announced lab opening at Imperial College London
Non-profit organisation IOTA recently announced the opening of the I3-Lab at Imperial College London, a cutting-edge research facility dedicated to the circular economy. This initiative has been made possible by a £1 million donation from the IOTA Foundation, additional support…
UOC researchers studying model to sync IoT devices with satellites
Researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) in Barcelona are tackling the issue of how to connect devices to the internet where there is no mobile network infrastructure in place, by investigating how to synchronise IoT devices with satellites. A…
Port of Aberdeen invests £1 million in new tech
Port of Aberdeen, Scotland’s largest berthage port, is set to become the UK’s most advanced port with a substantial £1 million investment in new technology aimed at enhancing safety, connectivity, and sustainability. The contract encompasses upgrading and expanding the port’s…
Transforma Insights reveals top 10 leaders in IoT connectivity
The latest report from IoT analyst firm Transforma Insights shows, among other key findings, the top 10 leaders in IoT connectivity alongside the trends and themes shaping the connectivity market including challenges in creating multi-country connectivity and the SGP.32 standard…
NTT to harness 5G and data insights at golf championship
NTT DATA has announced its plans to transform the fan experience at The 152nd Open, which is taking place from 14-21 July at Royal Troon, in Scotland. As the official IT provider for the golf championship, the company has been…
Innodisk expands Edge AI capacities at facility
In response to the significant market demand driven by the Edge AI surge, Innodisk has transformed its manufacturing facility into the group’s AI core hub. With enhanced production capacity, Innodisk is poised to collaborate with global clients in deploying Edge…
Insight SIP Bluetooth Module picked for counting devices
Eco-Counter has opted for Insight SiP’s ultra-miniature RF Bluetooth module for its EVO series of counting devices. Eco-Counter is a provider of solutions for accurately counting pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas, parks, and natural open spaces. There is a…
STMicroelectronics unveils image sensors for cameras
STMicroelectronics has launched a comprehensive suite of plug-and-play hardware kits, evaluation camera modules, and software to streamline development with its ST BrightSense global-shutter image sensors. This ecosystem allows developers of mass-market industrial and consumer applications to achieve superior camera performance…
WBBA releases recommendations to support 5.5G and 6G
The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released Technical Recommendations for networking evolution in the 5.5G era, aiming to meet the rising demand for ubiquitous 10 Gigabits-per-second (Gbps) access across businesses, campuses, and homes. Network 5.5G (Net5.5G) outlines the next-generation data…
