Renesas Electronics recently introduced the RA8E1 and RA8E2 microcontroller (MCU) groups, expanding its portfolio. The RA8 Series MCUs, which were first introduced in 2023, are the first to implement the Arm Cortex-M85 processor, allowing them to deliver 6.39 Coremark/MHz performance.…
WBA announces new framework for device onboarding
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) recently announced a new framework for integrating FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) and WBA OpenRoaming technologies. This initiative enables a ‘zero-touch’ seamless and secure onboarding process for Internet of Things (IoT) Wi-Fi devices, parallel to the simplicity and…
Fibocom launches LTE-only Cat 1bis module
Fibocom has launched an LTE-only Cat 1bis module during the AIoT Korea Exhibition and Conference 2024, which ran in Seoul from 30 October to 1 November. The MG661-KR module is positioned to provide nationwide 4G connection to IoT devices such…
NTT and Toyota envision world without traffic accidents
NTT and Toyota have agreed on a joint initiative in the areas of mobility and AI/telecommunications with the overall aim of creating a society with zero traffic accidents. Through previous collaborations, both companies have confirmed their shared values, people-centered approach…
Initiative will digitally monitor Amazon Rainforest
ONE AMAZON has announced launching the Internet of Forests (IoF), an initiative designed to digitally monitor and protect the Amazon Rainforest. Working in collaboration with MIT Media Lab, Veea and AECOM, the IoF represents an approach to forest conservation and…
LINX appoints Jennifer Holmes as CEO
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) appointed Jennifer Holmes as its new CEO following an extensive global search process. Jennifer will replace Kurtis Lindqvist who shared his resignation with the LINX community earlier this year, as he prepares for his move…
Infraspeak raises €18million in funding
Infraspeak, an intelligent platform for facilities management, has successfully raised €18million in a Series B funding round led by Endeit Capital. Infraspeak simplifies building management through its platform which ensures all stakeholders, including facility managers, service providers and on-site teams,…
ETSI releases document outlining cybersecurity for consumer IoT
In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity and data protection in the IoT landscape, particularly for consumer IoT where personal data is collected, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has released a document outlining high-level security provisions for consumer IoT…
Identiv and InPlay partner on BLE-enabled tags
Identiv recently announced a strategic partnership with InPlay, a provider of wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions. The partnership will focus on delivering Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-enabled tags and IoT solutions through combining Identiv’s best-in-class BLE tag engineering and design expertise with…
Adtran and Sonic join forces on 50G PON connectivity
Adtran announced its strategic collaboration with Sonic Fiber Internet to bring 50Gbit/s passive optical network (50G PON) connectivity to California. The partnership is a step to ensure Sonic continues to deliver ultra-fast broadband services to meet the growing demand for…
