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…

RANsemi and TechPhosis launch UK–India tie-up to accelerate small-cell innovation

RANsemi, the Bristol-based wireless semiconductor company, has entered a partnership with India’s TechPhosis to develop an integrated small cell starter kit, in a move that aims to deepen UK–India collaboration in next-generation mobile infrastructure. Announced today, the agreement brings together…

Wireless Logic roundtable: SGP.32 set to reshape operator dynamics and accelerate IoT growth

The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…

Matter NFC chip streamlines smart-home device integration

STMicroelectronics has unveiled a secure NFC chip designed to make home networks faster and easier to install and scale, leveraging the latest Matter smart-home standard. ST’s ST25DA-C chip lets users add lighting, access control, security cameras, or any IoT device…

DSA Global Summit draws top officials as calls grow for co-ordinated Wi-Fi policy

Global regulators and industry figures have warned that decisions on spectrum policy are now exerting a tangible influence on consumers and businesses, as senior officials convened in Dubai for the DSA Global Summit 2025. The three-day meeting, held this week…

Optical satellite communications poised for multi-billion-dollar expansion says Yole Group

Optical satellite communication is moving from experimental trials to large-scale industrial deployment, positioning itself as a potential multi-billion-dollar market over the next decade, according to a new report by Yole Group. The consultancy’s Optical Satellite Communication 2025 report provides an…

Zenture strikes deal with Momentum to widen global telecoms management reach

Zenture Partners has agreed a strategic tie-up with Momentum in a move that the consultancy says will help large enterprises bring greater discipline, automation, and cost control to sprawling global telecoms estates. The New York-based group, which advises companies on…

Wirepas to roll out NR+ Mesh networks across Europe’s smart grids

Wirepas, a Finnish company specialising in large-scale mesh connectivity, plans to roll out its NR+-based radio frequency (RF) mesh technology across Europe, aiming to support the continent’s transition to smarter, more resilient energy networks. The company, which recently reached a…

Robustel integrates Kigen eSIM technology into industrial routers

Robustel, a global supplier of industrial IoT and M2M connectivity solutions, has integrated Kigen’s eSIM technology into its portfolio of 4G and 5G routers and edge computing gateways. The move is aimed at improving network flexibility and reducing integration barriers…