Avalue Technology has said the global Internet of Things sector is shifting from early-stage trials to broad commercial deployment, as the number of connected devices rose 13% to 18.8bn units in 2024 and began generating far larger volumes of sensor…
Communications
Hanyang University unveils drone system to predict transmission line failures
Researchers at Hanyang University have unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system designed to monitor power transmission lines, a move that could transform the maintenance of critical infrastructure. The approach, which integrates multiple sensors including 3D LiDAR, GPS, inertial…
Würth Elektronik launches FeatherWing module to speed long-range IoT prototyping
Würth Elektronik has broadened its line-up of Adafruit Feather-compatible development boards with the launch of the Daphnis-I FeatherWing, aiming to simplify rapid prototyping for long-range, low-power IoT applications. The new board incorporates the company’s Daphnis-I radio module, which supports the…
Kyocera claims breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication with 5.2 Gbps optical system
Kyocera has unveiled what it describes as a breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication, a technology it claims could sharply accelerate real-time data transfer for marine research, subsea industrial work, and autonomous underwater vehicles. The Japanese technology group said on…
Aston University and PPM partner to extend radio-over-fibre technology
Aston University has launched a three-year partnership with Swindon-based Pulse Power & Measurement to advance radio-over-fibre systems, aiming to extend the technology into new commercial sectors and strengthen the UK’s position in high-speed communications. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership, funded by…
RANsemi and TechPhosis launch UK–India tie-up to accelerate small-cell innovation
RANsemi, the Bristol-based wireless semiconductor company, has entered a partnership with India’s TechPhosis to develop an integrated small cell starter kit, in a move that aims to deepen UK–India collaboration in next-generation mobile infrastructure. Announced today, the agreement brings together…
Wireless Logic roundtable: SGP.32 set to reshape operator dynamics and accelerate IoT growth
The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…
Matter NFC chip streamlines smart-home device integration
STMicroelectronics has unveiled a secure NFC chip designed to make home networks faster and easier to install and scale, leveraging the latest Matter smart-home standard. ST’s ST25DA-C chip lets users add lighting, access control, security cameras, or any IoT device…
DSA Global Summit draws top officials as calls grow for co-ordinated Wi-Fi policy
Global regulators and industry figures have warned that decisions on spectrum policy are now exerting a tangible influence on consumers and businesses, as senior officials convened in Dubai for the DSA Global Summit 2025. The three-day meeting, held this week…
Optical satellite communications poised for multi-billion-dollar expansion says Yole Group
Optical satellite communication is moving from experimental trials to large-scale industrial deployment, positioning itself as a potential multi-billion-dollar market over the next decade, according to a new report by Yole Group. The consultancy’s Optical Satellite Communication 2025 report provides an…
