Gilat Satellite Networks has secured a $10 million contract to supply a customised Earth observation system, marking a further expansion of its defence technology portfolio beyond satellite communications. The Israeli group said that its Gilat DataPath subsidiary had been chosen…
Communications
Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse merge network units in push for global 5G satellite standards
Cobham Satcom and Gatehouse Satcom have agreed to merge their network operations in a move aimed at accelerating the satellite industry’s shift towards 5G-based standards. Announced in Copenhagen on 8th December, the deal will see Gatehouse Satcom combine with Cobham…
Telcos face rising competitive pressure as consumers signal willingness to switch for satellite coverage
Viasat has warned that Mobile Network Operators risk losing substantial market share as new research shows nearly half of global smartphone users would switch providers to gain satellite-enabled connectivity in areas without terrestrial coverage. The study, published this week in…
WBA says Quality of Service mechanisms breakthrough could underpin next wave of low-latency applications
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has reported what it describes as a significant improvement in Wi-Fi performance following a series of field trials showing how standardised Quality of Service mechanisms can lead to latency reductions of up to 70%. The industry…
DALI Alliance unveils new standards to link wired lighting controls with Bluetooth NLC, Zigbee
The DALI Alliance has introduced new test and certification specifications designed to link its wired lighting-control technology with leading wireless systems, in a move aimed at boosting interoperability across the smart-building sector. The specifications, announced today, set out how so-called…
Avalue warns IoT shift to large-scale deployment demands stronger Edge and AI capability
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…
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…
