11 months of Blecon: Simon Ford looks back with IoT Insider

It has been approximately 11 months since Blecon launched – a startup that made its official debut at Hardware Pioneers in 2024. At the event this year CEO Simon Ford spoke to IoT Insider about the company’s milestones, mapping a…

Spire agrees with Myriota to operate 16 satellites

Spire Global announced an expanded Space Services agreement with Myriota to design, build and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads for the IoT provider. These new launches will oversee Myriota’s IoT connectivity become operational across 40+ satellites. Since first…

Spirent introduces new innovative automated test solution

Spirent Communications has announced the release of the Octobox STA Automation Package, the industry’s first solution to fully automate comprehensive performance testing and validation of client stations and devices on Wi-Fi 6/6E and Wi-Fi 7 networks. The new automation package…

Ericsson Antenna System expands manufacturing footprint in India

Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is expanding its local manufacturing footprint in India, positioning the country as a strategic innovation hub within Ericsson’s global network. The move reinforces the company’s role in building high-performing mobile networks. By June 2025, Ericsson will…

CSignum receives £6m in investment to scale underwater communications

CSignum has completed a £6 million Series A funding round. The investment will accelerate growth of its EM-2 family of products which are transforming the way in which critical wireless sensor data is transmitted from submerged environments to networks above.…

Chunghwa Telecom and Astranis to launch micro GEO satellite for Taiwan

Chunghwa Telecom announced a strategic partnership with US satellite company Astranis to bring a dedicated micro GEO satellite to Taiwan. With features such as rapid deployment, high performance, and exceptional reliability, this satellite will significantly expand satellite capacity over Taiwan. The…

CSignum secures £6M to transform underwater wireless networks

CSignum has completed a £6 million Series A funding round. The investment will accelerate growth of its EM-2 family of products which are transforming the way critical wireless sensor data is transmitted from submerged environments to networks above. The funding…

Anritsu and MVG to support Wi-Fi 7 OTA measurements

Anritsu announces a new solution that combines Microwave Vision Group’s (MVG) multi-probe OTA (Over The Air) test systems with Anritsu’s Wireless Connectivity Test Set MT8862A to support IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) OTA measurements. Wi-Fi 7 is a standard designed to…

Telenor IoT adopts SGP.32 standard

Telenor IoT recently announced it is taking a major step forward by becoming one of the first to adopt the new global eSIM standard SGP.32. Beginning in autumn 2025, as soon as standardised SGP.32 SIMs become commercially available, the company…

EdgePoint launches solar site to power telecoms sector

EdgePoint Towers has successfully launched its first solar hybrid site, marking a major milestone in its renewable energy initiatives. This deployment represents a significant step toward advancing sustainable energy solutions in Malaysia’s telecommunications sector. The new solution delivers up to…