Near-field communication (NFC) charging is offering a solution to one of the most persistent challenges in IoT; power autonomy. NFC as a technology can transmit power as well as data. As IoT devices grow across different sectors from consumer wearables…
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Mouser shares insight in wireless networking hub
Mouser Electronics, a NPI distributor renowned for its extensive selection of semiconductors and electronic components, offers engineers a wealth of resources on networking standards through its comprehensive wireless networking content hub. In an age of increased connectivity, these standards are…
What is Zigbee? Investigating the wireless mesh network standard
The Zigbee protocol is a low-power, wireless mesh network that was introduced as a standard in the early noughties by the then Zigbee Alliance, now the Connectivity Standard Alliance (CSA). The protocol has had a significant impact in the IoT…
£500k investment will see Boldyn Networks establish 5G Innovation Lab
Boldyn Networks is establishing a private 5G network-enabled Innovation Lab that is poised to transform the Port of Blyth into the North East’s leading technology hub and offer unparalleled access to 5G technology for regional industries. Boldyn Networks will create…
Kontron and Amarisoft to provide “off the shelf private 5G solutions
Kontron, a global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), has announced a partnership with Amarisoft, a 4G/5G software technology provider, to facilitate the deployment of private 5G solutions for the defence and security sectors. This collaboration integrates Kontron’s…
Kajeet partners with Texas A&M University to deploy LTE network
Kajeet, a provider of managed connectivity solutions, has partnered with Texas A&M University Technology Services (TAMU TS) to demonstrate the potential of private LTE network solutions in a research-focused higher education setting. This collaboration resulted in the successful deployment of…
PSTN switch off dates: what to know
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off dates are anticipated to take place by December 2025 in the UK, where existing landline services will be upgraded to digital technology. However, the BT Group announced earlier this year that it…
NIGCOMSAT partners with BON to use satellite technology
NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria’s satellite communication infrastructure provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to offer uplink services via the NIGCOMSAT satellite network. This collaboration, set to last for three months, aims to enhance the…
Avanti builds resilience for South African banks with satellites
Avanti Communications, a global provider of multi-orbit integrated connectivity services, has successfully conducted a satellite connectivity test in collaboration with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house, and Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks. This successful test signifies…
NTT and Okayama University develop circuit to resolve interference
NTT and Okayama University have developed the world’s first gigahertz ultrasonic circuit using the principle of topology. This innovation allows the control of ultrasonic wave flow within microscopic spaces on semiconductor chips, unaffected by reflections. In recent years, the deployment…
