NuCurrent, a Chicago-based developer of wireless power systems for compact devices, has joined the governing board of the NFC Forum, becoming the ninth Sponsor Member of the global standards body. The move places the company alongside technology heavyweights including Apple,…
Sateliot and Nordic achieve world first with 5G IoT connection via low-Earth orbit satellite
Sateliot, the Barcelona-based 5G IoT satellite telecommunications operator, has completed what it calls an industry first: a successful 5G IoT data transmission from a standard commercial cellular device directly through a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite. The test marks a major…
S7: E5: Securing critical infrastructure
In the latest episode of IoT Unplugged, Toby Wilmington, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Periphery, outlined how his company is tackling one of the most pressing and least visible challenges in cybersecurity: securing the growing web of embedded and connected…
Efficient data transmission in satellite IoT: unlocking connectivity
Optimised satellite data results in more efficient satellite IoT, says Bianca Schmidt, Technical Writer, SEGGER Microcontroller The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries by enabling real-time data collection, monitoring, and decision-making. While IoT thrives in urban environments with robust…
Septentrio and Xona join forces to advance LEO satellite navigation technology
Belgium-based satellite positioning firm Septentrio, part of the Swedish technology group Hexagon, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with California’s Xona Space Systems to accelerate the adoption of next-generation satellite navigation technologies that promise higher accuracy and resilience than…
Zenture Partners and Aryaka strike deal to simplify global network management with unified SASE and AI-powered platform
Zenture Partners has teamed up with Aryaka in a move aimed at simplifying how large enterprises manage and procure their global networks, combining Aryaka’s Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as a Service with Zenture’s AI-powered telecoms lifecycle management platform.…
Connectivity Standards Alliance unveils Matter platform certification to streamline smart home development
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) has launched a new certification scheme for the smart home ecosystem, allowing silicon vendors to have their hardware and software development kits certified as Matter Compliant Platforms for the first time. The initiative builds on…
Hirose unveils compact TB4 automotive connector for high-temperature environments
Japanese connector manufacturer Hirose Electric has unveiled its TB4 series of two-piece FPC/FFC-to-board connectors, aimed at meeting the demanding requirements of next-generation automotive applications. The TB4 series is engineered to withstand operating temperatures of up to 125°C, allowing it to…
Italian tech firm targets outdoor mobility for visually impaired with new smart glasses
Italian technology company iVision Tech has unveiled its latest innovation, the “iSee” smart glasses, aimed at improving mobility for visually impaired users outside the home. The iSee glasses, developed with input from visually impaired users, detect obstacles up to 4…
Anritsu targets automotive safety with new Hybrid eCall test platform
Japan’s Anritsu Corporation has launched what it claims is the world’s first evaluation system for Hybrid eCall, a next-generation automotive emergency communication standard designed to ensure uninterrupted connectivity across 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. The announcement comes as European regulators…
