STMicroelectronics has expanded its narrowband cellular portfolio with two new NB-IoT modules and an upgraded development ecosystem, aiming to make it easier for manufacturers to design connected devices for industrial, consumer, and public-sector applications. The Geneva-based semiconductor group on 17th…
Debenhams Group adopts agentic AI to sharpen trading decisions ahead of festive surge
Debenhams Group has rolled out a new artificial intelligence system across its fashion brands as it seeks to sharpen trading decisions during the crucial Christmas trading period. The Manchester-based retailer, which owns PrettyLittleThing, boohoo, boohooMAN, Karen Millen, and Debenhams, said…
Geotab taps Postrack as inaugural European Order Now asset-tracking supplier
Postrack has become Geotab’s first Order Now partner to launch in Europe for asset tracking, marking a significant step in the expansion of the Canadian telematics group’s procurement programme. The Sweden-based company, which provides a suite of battery-powered tracking devices,…
Zenture strikes deal with Momentum to widen global telecoms management reach
Zenture Partners has agreed a strategic tie-up with Momentum in a move that the consultancy says will help large enterprises bring greater discipline, automation, and cost control to sprawling global telecoms estates. The New York-based group, which advises companies on…
Wirepas to roll out NR+ Mesh networks across Europe’s smart grids
Wirepas, a Finnish company specialising in large-scale mesh connectivity, plans to roll out its NR+-based radio frequency (RF) mesh technology across Europe, aiming to support the continent’s transition to smarter, more resilient energy networks. The company, which recently reached a…
How ETSI is building the standards backbone of the Cyber-Resilience Act
As the EU Cyber-Resilience Act reshapes cybersecurity expectations for products with digital elements, ETSI’s newly formed CYBER-EUSR working group is developing the technical standards that will underpin compliance. Chair Sandra Feliciano explains how the group is tackling an unprecedented workload,…
Robustel integrates Kigen eSIM technology into industrial routers
Robustel, a global supplier of industrial IoT and M2M connectivity solutions, has integrated Kigen’s eSIM technology into its portfolio of 4G and 5G routers and edge computing gateways. The move is aimed at improving network flexibility and reducing integration barriers…
Thailand pushes digital ambitions with SYMPHONY-Telehouse partnership
Thailand’s ambitions to become a regional digital hub received a boost this week as SYMPHONY COMMUNICATION, the country’s leading telecom and digital infrastructure provider, announced a strategic partnership with Telehouse Thailand, a subsidiary of Japanese telecommunications group KDDI Corporation. The…
UK Connect appoints CTO Joe Budnar-Hunt as CEO amid expansion drive
UK Connect, a provider of connectivity and IoT services to the construction and defence sectors, has appointed its Chief Technology Officer, Joe Budnar-Hunt, as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership shift as the company prepares for expansion.…
AI, wireless, and cybersecurity set to converge as embedded design enters pivotal 2026, says ByteSnap
ByteSnap Design has forecast a wave of convergence across AI, wireless technology, and cybersecurity in 2026, marking what the consultancy describes as a decisive turning point for embedded systems. The Birmingham-based design firm expects next year to bring the first…
