Zyxel Networks, a provider of cloud-managed networking solutions, has unveiled six new Wi-Fi 7 access points aimed at small businesses, seeking to make the latest wireless standard more accessible amid ongoing cost and complexity barriers. Wi-Fi 7-capable devices have begun…
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London Internet Exchange accelerates global expansion with 400GE rollout
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has reached a new milestone in its global network expansion, activating its 25th 400-gigabit Ethernet (400GE) port, signalling growing demand for ultra-high bandwidth interconnection services. The first 400GE port was deployed in 2021, and since…
US cyber start-up targets industrial blind spots with new machine identity tools
Cybersecurity start-up Corsha has unveiled new capabilities for its machine identity platform, aimed at helping industrial and government organisations manage and secure the growing web of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The Washington-based company, which calls itself the first purpose-built Machine Identity…
Leuze bets on supercapacitors to boost scanner efficiency and cut battery waste
German sensor manufacturer Leuze is betting on supercapacitor technology to improve the efficiency of industrial hand-held scanners, as logistics operators look for faster charging, lighter devices, and reduced environmental impact. The company said its IT 1960 series now incorporates so-called…
Cornerstone partners with Vyntelligence on AI to accelerate network delivery
Cornerstone has become the first UK mast operator to deploy Vyntelligence’s artificial intelligence platform, in a move aimed at speeding up mobile network roll-outs, cutting audit costs, and improving safety across its 15,700 sites. The partnership comes as mobile network…
Sequans shifts strategy with launch of IP licensing arm
Sequans Communications has launched a new business line focused on technology licensing and engineering services, marking a strategic shift beyond its traditional Internet of Things (IoT) chip business. The French semiconductor company listed on the New York Stock Exchange said…
OQ Technology and KPN strike roaming deal to extend 5G satellite coverage
Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology has signed a strategic partnership with Dutch telecoms provider KPN to extend 5G connectivity for internet-of-things devices beyond terrestrial networks. The agreement allows KPN customers to roam onto OQ’s constellation of Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites,…
Finland’s first ESA satellite ends mission after testing ultra-high frequency communications
The European Space Agency’s Finnish-built W-Cube nanosatellite is set to burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere in the coming days, marking the end of a four-year mission that demonstrated the viability of ultra-high frequency bands for satellite communications. The satellite,…
Wi-Fi HaLow gains momentum as Morse Micro and Browan join forces
Morse Micro, the Sydney-based semiconductor company, has announced a partnership with Taiwan’s Browan Communications to accelerate the rollout of Wi-Fi HaLow, a low-power wireless standard designed for the Internet of Things (IoT). The collaboration, unveiled at The Things Conference in…
Blues unveils Starnote for Iridium at The Things Conference
Blues recently announced Starnote for Iridium at The Things Conference in Amsterdam. This latest offering in Blues’ Starnote family is an accessory that plugs into a Blues Cellular or WiFi Notecard, providing fallback message routing through Iridium satellite IoT connectivity…
