The launch of the iPhone 17, an eSIM-only phone and Apple’s first generation to exclusively support eSIM worldiwde, marks a shift in how devices are becoming connected. This is pushing travellers to seek better, smart, and more flexible eSIMs. Among…
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Wi-Fi for Matter launches to create interoperable IoT ecosystem
Wi-Fi Alliance recently announced the launch of Wi-Fi for Matter, a new certification that ensures applicable Wi-Fi devices meet the Connectivity Standards Alliance requirements necessary for Matter certification. This new certification allows Wi-Fi Alliance members to more efficiently develop products…
Savox and Nokia will explore defence communications
Savox Communications and Nokia recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of joint solutions in the defence communications space. By merging their technical expertise, Savox and Nokia aim to create innovative solutions for tactical communications that…
GlobalLogic deploys private 5G network at Hitachi Rail
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, has designed and deployed a state-of-the-art private 5G network at Hitachi Rail’s most digitally advanced facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA. Implemented in collaboration with Ericsson, the 5G network serves as the digital foundation for the…
RDK software stack deployed on latest generation of Vodafone routers
Ahead of the annual RDK Global Summit, RDK Management announced that Vodafone has deployed RDK-B as its central software for the latest generation of Wi-Fi 7 Fibre and DOCSIS CPEs, the Ultra Hub 7 routers. These new routers have been…
Globalstar begins expansion of ground station in Greece
Globalstar has announced construction of additional gateway infrastructure at its existing ground station at OTE’s commercial teleport in Nemea, Greece. Globalstar’s work in Nemea belongs to a substantial expansion of its global ground infrastructure to support its third-generation C-3 System.…
Identiv and TUK support literacy development with NFC
Identiv has collaborated with Danish edtech startup TUK to support early literacy development through a screen-free reading tool. Utilising secure near-field communication (NFC) technology, the solution allows young readers to follow along page by page alongside a guided audio recording…
ST Engineering iDirect achieves 5G NTN PoC milestone
ST Engineering iDirect recently announced a key milestone in achieving interoperability between its ground system and the 5G Core through its innovative Interworking Gateway Function. This demonstrated a non-3GPP satellite network connecting seamlessly with the 5G ecosystem while appearing fully…
Nine in 10 organisations have experienced network outages
Nearly nine in 10 organisations have experienced an increase in network outages over the past two years, with more than a quarter reporting increases of 25% to 50% – this is according to new research from Opengear, a Digi International…
87% of private network adopters are seeing ROI in one year
Nokia recently released the 2025 Industrial Digitalisation Report developed with GlobalData which highlights that 87% on-premise Edge and private network adopters are seeing a return on investment in just one year while enabling AI-driven use cases. Also, 81% of industrial…
