Septentrio, part of Swedish technology group Hexagon, has launched a new compact GNSS receiver module aimed at high-volume time-synchronisation applications. The mosaic-G5 T, measuring 23 mm by 16 mm and weighing 2.2 grams, is designed for environments where size, weight…
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Viasat delivers Mexico’s first satellite-to-smartphone text messages
Viasat, the US-based satellite communications company, has completed Mexico’s first demonstration of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, sending native SMS messages via satellite on standard Android smartphones. At an event in Mexico City, the company showcased text messaging and push-to-talk functions routed…
HPE and Ericsson launch joint lab to test multi-vendor 5G infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Ericsson have unveiled plans to open a joint validation laboratory aimed at helping telecommunications providers navigate the challenges of deploying multi-vendor 5G infrastructure. The lab, based near Ericsson’s headquarters in Sweden, will test the interoperability…