In the spirit of National Engineers Week, one of the US’ most significant annual STEM events, IoT Insider is taking a moment to honour the remarkable achievements of engineers, technicians, and technologists. Their efforts in IoT have ushered in things…
Retailers rushing into unnecessary tech investments but ignoring basics – say mpro5
According to Gartner, 57% of retailers plan to invest in software in 2024 and will prioritise marketing and IT investments. Advanced retail technologies are revolutionising the retail landscape and changing how consumers shop. In 2023, retailers increased investments in advanced technologies such as augmented…
BT launches multi-million-pound NB-IoT network to aid UK smart cities
BT has launched its new multi-million-pound NB-IoT network, which is set to pave the way for more UK smart cities and industries – with the network covering 97%* of the UK population. It is underpinned by the award-winning EE mobile…
Sony Semiconductor Israel announces commercial supply of ALT1350 LPWA chipset
Sony Semiconductor Israel announced the commercial release of its groundbreaking ALT1350 Wireless System on Chip (SoC). This advanced chipset, now available for sampling by partners and industry leaders including AM Telecom, Fibocom, Murata, Quectel, Semtech, Telit Cinterion, and Wistron NeWeb…
5G roaming traffic soars on BICS’ network
New data from international communications enabler BICS, which carries half the world’s roaming traffic, reveals a 156% spike year-on-year in the number of non-standalone 5G roamers for consumer and IoT devices across its network. Roughly 176 million 5G roamers appeared…
COMPUTEX Taipei 2024 putting focus on AI and global innovation
In an era where technology shapes the future, COMPUTEX Taipei stands at the forefront of innovation and connectivity. The Taipei International Information Technology Show, renowned as one of the world’s largest computer and technology trade shows, is set to unfold…
u-blox releases versatile Wi-Fi 6 module for the mass market
u-blox has announced its new NORA-W4 module. With its comprehensive range of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.3, Thread, and Zigbee), compact form factor (10.4 x 14.3 x 1.9 mm), and affordability, NORA-W4 is ideal for IoT applications such…
Blues and Skylo Technologies join to unveil new satellite data connectivity
Blues announced it is partnering with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo Technologies to launch Starnote—an add-on extension to its flagship product Notecard. Starnote will enable satellite connectivity for Blues’ customers through a streamlined cost model and unparalleled developer accessibility. …
IoT Insider’s exhibition debut: launching at Cloud Expo 2024
IoT Insider is thrilled to announce its debut exhibition at the renowned Cloud Expo on the 6-7 March, 2024, at booth C347, ExCeL London. This marks a significant milestone for IoT Insider, as it is the first time we will…
Fractus and Vivint sign patent licensing deal for antenna technology in IoT smart homes
Fractus, a company in antenna technology based in Barcelona-Spain, announced the settlement of its patent litigation with Vivint, a player in the smart home security industry in the US. This resolution serves as a pivotal moment for Fractus, highlighting the broad applicability…
