There is certainly no shortage of technologies, time and investment being poured into satellite connectivity, as the anticipated 3GPP Release 18 will further integrate satellite non-terrestrial network (NTN) access into 5G. In more recent news, researchers from the University of…
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Designing and optimising real-time kinematics systems
Real-time kinematics (RTK) is a satellite navigation technique that offers precise positioning accuracy by using data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). We’ve covered satellite positioning on IoT Insider – more specifically looking at GNSS, GPS and now, RTK, to…
Rohde & Schwarz’s eCall solution re-certified
Rohde & Schwarz has successfully completed the re-certification of its EU eCall test solution, carried out by the independent testing body cetecom advanced. This milestone highlights the dedication of both companies to delivering standards-compliant, next-generation eCall test solutions. The recently…
Kontron will showcase Ethernet switch at InnoTrans 2024
Kontron is showcasing its latest railway-compatible Ethernet switch at the InnoTrans 2024 trade fair in Berlin. The switch, known as the KSwitch R20, offers flexibility in the number of required Ethernet ports and supports performance ranging from Fast Ethernet to…
The accuracy of GPS: balancing power and accuracy
What is the accuracy of GPS? The global positioning system (GPS) has long been applied to use cases from smart wearables to healthcare devices and industrial applications. GPS is perhaps most widely recognised among consumers for its role in satellite-based…
TSN Ethernet switches from Moxa receive component certification
Moxa is proud to announce a significant achievement as it secures the world’s first TSN Component Certification from the Avnu Alliance for its TSN-G5000 Series industrial Ethernet switches. Moxa’s TSN-enabled switches allow users to design interoperable, deterministic, and reliable end-to-end…
Skynopy partners with Amazon Web Services
Skynopy, a French start-up focused on satellite connectivity, is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its service offerings and extend its global network of ground stations by adding 12 new locations. With a mission to simplify satellite communication,…
Skylo and Qualcomm introduce satellite connectivity with Snapdragon
Skylo has announced the introduction of satellite connectivity for smartphones powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System. This integration enables smartphones with Snapdragon X80 to directly communicate over Skylo’s Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN), allowing for two-way peer-to-peer text messaging,…
One-fifth of connectivity revenue will depend on voice services support
A new report from Transforma Insights, an IoT analysis firm, reveals that many key IoT applications require voice services, with the majority set to be delivered via native IP-based Voice over LTE (VoLTE) or Voice over New Radio (VoNR). IoT…
Nordic Semiconductor shares support and excitement over Channel Sounding
Following the Bluetooth SIG’s formal adoption of Channel Sounding in Bluetooth 6.0, Nordic Semiconductor has announced its support for this technology in its upcoming nRF54L and nRF54H Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). Channel Sounding enhances the way Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) devices…
