Harnessing the ancient art of kirigami to create antennas

Antennas are an essential component for devices to communicate wirelessly, and in recent years have been driven by demands to become smaller, more compact and flexible. Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada and Drexel University in the…

Creating IoT building blocks: Q&A with Daan Pape, DPTechnics

An investment in “IoT building blocks” to enable companies to accelerate their projects without having to start from scratch and thus saving time and investment, promoting open-source software, and reducing reliance on the Cloud, were all topics of conversation in…

TechPhosis partners with Pegatron to establish 5G/6G research labs

TechPhosis, a deep-tech company specialising in communication solutions, has partnered with Pegatron 5G to establish state-of-the-art 5G/6G Research and Innovation Labs in India, aimed at supporting academic institutions in the development of 5G applications and IoT use cases. This cutting-edge…

Digi joins T Mobile partner programme

Digi International has announced its participation in T-Mobile’s newly launched Partner Plus channel subsidy programme. In line with its commitment to assisting businesses in transitioning smoothly and cost-effectively to 5G technology, Digi’s EX50 5G, TX40 5G, and IX40 5G cellular…

Skynopy partners with Kinéis, meeting demands of space sector

Skynopy, a French startup focusing on satellite connectivity, has announced a strategic partnership with Kinéis, a satellite IoT operator, to establish its own network of antennas and enhance its efficient and sovereign satellite connectivity service. This collaboration addresses the increasing…

Rohde & Schwarz verifies Skylo’s test plan

Rohde & Schwarz has successfully completed Skylo’s comprehensive testing plan for devices operating on Narrowband-IoT in Non-Terrestrial Networks (NB-NTN). This achievement also enables SMS functionality over NB-NTN, paving the way for uninterrupted connectivity on smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices. Through…

Q&A: MedUX shares findings from broadband benchmark report

In July 2024 MedUX published its 2024 UK benchmark report (in addition to its Europe benchmark report) on fixed broadband performance – with some surprising results. One aspect mentioned in the report was that the UK leads in fibre deployment…

EXA Infrastructure expands DWDM services into Finland

EXA Infrastructure, one of Europe’s largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform, has reached a key milestone in its network expansion plans by extending its Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) backbone into Finland. This expansion will connect Helsinki to Stockholm, bolstering the company’s…

Viasat and BSNL trial direct-to-device satellite connectivity

Viasat has announced a successful demonstration of direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India, marking a first for the country. Collaborating with BSNL, India’s telecommunications provider, Viasat showcased satellite-enabled two-way messaging services at the India Mobile Congress, one of Asia’s largest technology…

Aston Uni researchers investigate fibre optic networks as sensors

Aston University is spearheading a £5.5 million European research initiative aimed at transforming existing telecommunication fibre-optic cables into sensors capable of detecting natural hazards, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as monitoring the condition of civil infrastructure. The project,…