Emergent Connext has announced the launch of its innovative IoT network solution in Northwest Ohio, with the City of Defiance as its first customer, to address connectivity in rural communities. In collaboration with MetaLINK Technologies, based in Defiance, Emergent Connext…
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How close are we to 5G connectivity in aircraft?
News of a trial testing out 5G connectivity that was announced as successfully integrated into an aircraft, poses a wider question about how close we are to bringing 5G capabilities into aeroplanes. The trial between Stratospheric Platforms Limited (SPL) and…
The connectivity platform of today integrates AI and Edge
An IoT connectivity platform is an essential part of infrastructure for the communication, management and operation of devices. Connectivity platforms provide the necessary tools and services to connect devices, process data and integrate with other systems. Without connectivity platforms, IoT…
Research from Juniper Research shows satellites will increase 150%
A recent study by Juniper Research indicates that the number of satellites capable of supporting IoT connectivity will increase by 150% over the next five years. The report projects a rise from 10,000 satellites in 2024 to over 24,000 by…
O-RAN specifications transposed into ATIS standards
ATIS and the O-RAN ALLIANCE have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), enabling the transposition of O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications into ATIS standards. The MoU establishes a collaborative process to identify O-RAN specifications for adoption by ATIS. This transposition is…
Digging into decentralised wireless networks
Talking in depth to IoT Insider on the latest episode of IoT Unplugged was Amy Garland, Business Development Manager at the Helium Foundation who spoke about decentralised wireless networks and its intersection with blockchain technology. Then-named Helium Systems, the creators…
Skylo joins forces with Particle to streamline satellite development
Skylo Technologies has joined forces with Particle, an Edge-to-Cloud infrastructure provider for the IoT, to streamline satellite connectivity, management, and deployment for developers. By integrating Skylo’s satellite connectivity with Particle’s IoT platform, developers gain access to a comprehensive multi-radio solution,…
5G-powered public buildings could save £580 million in the UK
New research for Vodafone UK highlights the substantial cost and energy savings that 5G-powered technologies can bring to public buildings such as schools, hospitals, and leisure centres. Conducted by WPI Strategy, the modelling shows that implementing digital twins, IoT, and…
LPWAN: Navigating regulations and integration
LPWAN (Low Power, Wide Area Networks) are predominantly made up of LoRa and NB-IoT connections, according to recent research from Omdia. LPWAN technologies including LoRaWAN, Sigfox 0G and NB-IoT provide long-range communications with minimal power consumption. Unlike traditional cellular networks,…
SVI and LCB Communications to bridge digital divide in the US
South Valley Internet (SVI) and LCB Communications (LCB) have announced the receipt of two grants from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to enhance broadband Internet and telecommunications services across multiple underserved communities in San Benito County. The first grant,…
