Like any wireless communication standard, Bluetooth has continued to evolve and improve by the generation, bringing with it new capabilities, range and speeds. Bluetooth 5 is no exception. Bluetooth 5 is an evolution from its predecessor, Bluetooth 4.2, designed to…
Communications
Advantech and Qualcomm collaborate on Wi-Fi 7
In 2024, Advantech made significant strides in industrial Wi-Fi 7 solutions by partnering with Qualcomm Technologies to create products tailored for industrial use, such as the AIW-173. The initial Wi-Fi 7 product is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter.…
Milesight and Morse Micro launch Wi-Fi HaLow gateway and more
Milesight and Morse Micro are excited to introduce Wi-Fi HaLow variants of the X1 Sensing Camera, VS135 Ultra ToF People Counter, and HL31 Wi-Fi HaLow Gateway. These new devices leverage Wi-Fi HaLow to transmit images and data at higher speeds…
Researchers brought together to investigate wireless communications
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the selection of a collaborative team of American and Finnish academic researchers to explore fundamental questions that could lead to groundbreaking developments in future communication systems. The project, ‘Self-Programmable Metasurface Networks for Wireless…
Air5 is confident its tech will harmonise broadband infrastructure
Air5, a newly established technology company from Silicon Valley focused on unifying wired and wireless networks, has appointed seasoned wireless expert Jeff Brown as its CEO. The company has also unveiled its patent-pending network architecture based on 5G standards, which…
LTE versus 5G
In the debate of Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G versus 5G, arguments need to take into account the key differences in network architecture, the applications and their requirements. The evolution of LTE, a cellular wireless standard for 4G to 5G…
Nokia improves TM’s optical network to manage growing data traffic
Nokia has been chosen by TM to develop a dedicated international optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) network, designed to enhance the management of increasing data traffic and improve connectivity between data centres. Nokia’s advanced DWDM solution will enable TM…
Kinéis to attend AFAC 2024 to showcase forest fire solution
Kinéis, a French satellite operator specialising in IoT connectivity, will be attending AFAC 2024 in Sydney (National Council for Fire and Emergency Services) at the Sydney International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 3-6 September. The company will showcase its innovative…
FCC reauthorises Globalstar’s satellite constellation
Globalstar, a provider of next-generation mobile satellite and communications services, has announced that the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted its application to extend the term of its senior HIBLEO-4 authorisation by an additional 15 years. The FCC’s…
GSMA reports on India’s rapid 5G deployment
India’s 5G deployment is accelerating rapidly, with nearly half of the population (49%) expected to be using the mobile technology by the end of the decade, according to new data released by the GSMA, the global mobile industry association, ahead…
