Skylo Technologies has joined forces with Particle, an Edge-to-Cloud infrastructure provider for the IoT, to streamline satellite connectivity, management, and deployment for developers. By integrating Skylo’s satellite connectivity with Particle’s IoT platform, developers gain access to a comprehensive multi-radio solution,…
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5G-powered public buildings could save £580 million in the UK
New research for Vodafone UK highlights the substantial cost and energy savings that 5G-powered technologies can bring to public buildings such as schools, hospitals, and leisure centres. Conducted by WPI Strategy, the modelling shows that implementing digital twins, IoT, and…
LPWAN: Navigating regulations and integration
LPWAN (Low Power, Wide Area Networks) are predominantly made up of LoRa and NB-IoT connections, according to recent research from Omdia. LPWAN technologies including LoRaWAN, Sigfox 0G and NB-IoT provide long-range communications with minimal power consumption. Unlike traditional cellular networks,…
SVI and LCB Communications to bridge digital divide in the US
South Valley Internet (SVI) and LCB Communications (LCB) have announced the receipt of two grants from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to enhance broadband Internet and telecommunications services across multiple underserved communities in San Benito County. The first grant,…
Nokia announces 5G FWA outdoor receiver
Nokia has announced the addition of a new 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) outdoor receiver and an indoor gateway featuring Wi-Fi 7 to its expanding range of FWA broadband products. These new solutions, tailored for the North American market, support…
HaiLa and Uni of Washington will develop backscatter technology
HaiLa Technologies, a company specialising in ultra-low-power radio technologies for IoT, has announced a licence agreement with the University of Washington (UW) to develop and commercialise an innovative backscatter technology aimed at reducing power consumption in wireless communications. Under this…
NFC charging emerging as a transformative technology
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…
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…
