Battery maintenance is emerging as one of the biggest barriers to large-scale Industrial IoT (IIoT) deployments, according to electronic design and software consultancy ByteSnap Design. As organisations increase the use of connected sensors across industrial environments, the operational burden of…
Securing AI systems in industry: why semiconductors matter more that ever
By Paul Pickering is Research Director, Semiconductors at Omdia and Saloni Gankar is Principal Analyst, Industrial Semiconductors at Omdia As industrial AI agents move closer to real time operational control, semiconductor vendors are becoming central to securing the next generation…
Rocket lab to acquire Iridium in historic deal
Rocket Lab Corporation and Iridium Communications announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common stock for $54 per share in a cash and stock…
FTTH Council Europe Elects New Leadership and Unveils Renewed Strategic Vision during 2026 Spring General Assembly
The 2026 Spring General Assembly of the FTTH Council Europe brought together industry leaders and stakeholders from its pan-European membership to set strategic priorities, renew the organisation’s leadership, and confirm a restructured Committee landscape reflecting the Council’s expanding scope. The…
Contrivian expands horizon portfolio to deploy connectivity for emergency services
Contrivian has expanded the Contrivian Horizon product line with the launch of the Contrivian Horizon Plus, delivering field connectivity to remote areas. The next-generation Horizon Plus is a user-friendly, field-ready system for additional functionality, accessibility and efficiency. The portfolio combines…
The advantages of using SoCs in IoT
Internet of Things (IoT) advancements have significantly expanded the diversity and capabilities of connected devices, especially through system-on-chip (SoC) innovations, writes April Miller, Managing Editor of ReHack Magazine. Such developments feature simplified designs that optimise functionality. IoT designers, manufacturers and…
The race to 6G: what future IoT applications will require
By Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy, Spirent. Now that 5G is in its maturation and densification phase in many places across the world, the race has begun to hit the next stage of telecommunications technology: 6G. 5G is already…
Samsara bets on Bluetooth network to tackle cargo theft with disposable tracking label
Samsara has unveiled a disposable Bluetooth tracking label designed to provide near-real-time visibility of individual shipments, marking the company’s latest expansion beyond fleet management into supply chain tracking. The paper-thin adhesive label, announced at Samsara’s Beyond 2026 event, is designed…
Extreme Networks to deploy Wi-Fi 7 and Multi-Beam technology in new Tennessee Titans stadium
Extreme Networks will equip the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium with a Wi-Fi 7 network and what it describes as a “first-of-its-kind” Multi-Beam Wireless system, marking the debut of the technology in a major venue as operators push towards more…
onsemi to acquire Synaptics in $7bn deal to expand Edge AI and industrial IoT capabilities
onsemi has agreed to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7 billion, a deal that brings together power management, sensing, Edge AI compute, and wireless connectivity technologies as semiconductor vendors race to build integrated platforms for industrial…
