Back in the days before the pandemic when the big telecoms companies started rolling out 5G, big promises were made regarding the benefits the upgrade would provide to IOT devices. Faster speeds and ultra-low latency, we were told, would enable…
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What is Vodafone’s Internet of Things Business and why has it set up an American division?
Vodafone’s Internet of Things (IoT) business, spun out from the main Vodafone Group in 2024, is focused on connecting and managing global networks of devices across industries. From autonomous vehicles to medical implants, the platform allows companies to monitor, control,…
CES 2026: Z-Wave Alliance sees surge in long-range smart home tech
The Z-Wave Alliance said that adoption of its long-range smart home technology is accelerating, as the number of certified Z-Wave Long Range devices available on the market reached 125. Announcing the milestone at the CES technology show in Las Vegas,…
Aston University team helps set 430Tb/s internet speed record on standard fibre
Researchers at Aston University have helped set a new world record for internet data transmission, sending information at 430 terabits a second over standard telecoms fibre, in a breakthrough that could ease pressure on global networks strained by AI and…
Unisys: why integration defines IoT’s next chapter
Connected devices have reached a critical inflection point. After a decade of explosive growth — with global IoT connections reaching 19.8 billion in 2025 and projected to exceed 40.6 billion by 2034 — enterprises face an uncomfortable truth: more devices…
Urban canyons, hidden costs: the hidden GPS problems slowing logistics
Manuel del Castillo, VP at Focal Point Positioning, explains why global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) – which includes GPS – are not just tools of convenience, but critical components of modern logistics. When the UK Space Agency and London Economics…
Airtel Business CEO: subsea cables, AI, and Cloud to power borderless enterprise growth in 2026
As global enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, 2025 marked a pivotal shift towards intelligent, secure, and sustainable connectivity. In this article, Sharat Sinha, CEO, Airtel Business argues that with AI, Cloud, and subsea infrastructure converging, integrated digital foundations are becoming…
Taoglas global head of engineering: advanced antennas are building the foundations of a smarter, more connected 6G future
The future of wireless connectivity is approaching rapidly, with 6G set to surpass 5G by integrating communications, sensing, positioning, and computing into an intelligent, responsive network. Baha Badran, Global Head of Engineering, at Taoglas, argues that by combining terrestrial and…
Standards body ETSI targets commercial adoption of ISAC as part of 6G roadmap
ETSI is accelerating work on next-generation 6G technologies with the launch of four new initiatives focused on integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), an area seen as critical to the evolution of future mobile networks. At a plenary session in Sophia…
Energous wins EU approval for PowerBridge Pro, opening European market for wireless power
Energous has secured regulatory approval in the European Union for its PowerBridge Pro wireless power transmitter, clearing the way for commercial deployment across EU member states and the UK. The US-listed wireless power specialist said that the certification brings its…
