The automotive sector is experiencing an unprecedented expansion of connected services—from basic in-car telephony to advanced infotainment, HD navigation, massive over-the-air (OTA) updates, and soon V2X services. Yet behind this technological acceleration lies a major constraint: the industry’s dependence on…
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Northern.tech moves into China as IoT firms expand global reach
IoT firms are increasingly expanding beyond their home markets to offer global coverage — driven by both customer demand and data sovereignty laws. As multinational clients scale fleets of connected devices, providers face growing pressure to ensure that data remains…
NEC develops new 5G base station radio unit
NEC Corporation announced the development of a new Radio Unit (RU) for 5G Sub-6GHz band base stations, featuring Massive MIMO technology. The new device is a successor to NEC’s current integrated antenna RU and is scheduled for release in the…
TeraWave explained: Jeff Bezos’s new satellite network and the growing demand for LEO connectivity
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has announced that his space company Blue Origin is entering the high-capacity satellite internet market with TeraWave, a network designed specifically for enterprises, data centres, and government clients. The project, scheduled to begin deploying in late 2027,…
What is in the EC’s Digital Networks Act (DNA) and does it do enough?
The European Commission today approved the long-awaited Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major overhaul of EU telecom rules aimed at modernising connectivity and fostering investment in fibre and 5G networks. The legislation, which replaces the old European Electronic Communications Code,…
What is eRedCap and how can it persuade IoT fleet operators to adopt 5G?
Back in the days before the pandemic when the big telecoms companies started rolling out 5G, big promises were made regarding the benefits the upgrade would provide to IOT devices. Faster speeds and ultra-low latency, we were told, would enable…
What is Vodafone’s Internet of Things Business and why has it set up an American division?
Vodafone’s Internet of Things (IoT) business, spun out from the main Vodafone Group in 2024, is focused on connecting and managing global networks of devices across industries. From autonomous vehicles to medical implants, the platform allows companies to monitor, control,…
CES 2026: Z-Wave Alliance sees surge in long-range smart home tech
The Z-Wave Alliance said that adoption of its long-range smart home technology is accelerating, as the number of certified Z-Wave Long Range devices available on the market reached 125. Announcing the milestone at the CES technology show in Las Vegas,…
Aston University team helps set 430Tb/s internet speed record on standard fibre
Researchers at Aston University have helped set a new world record for internet data transmission, sending information at 430 terabits a second over standard telecoms fibre, in a breakthrough that could ease pressure on global networks strained by AI and…
Unisys: why integration defines IoT’s next chapter
Connected devices have reached a critical inflection point. After a decade of explosive growth — with global IoT connections reaching 19.8 billion in 2025 and projected to exceed 40.6 billion by 2034 — enterprises face an uncomfortable truth: more devices…
