STMicroelectronics has unveiled a secure NFC chip designed to make home networks faster and easier to install and scale, leveraging the latest Matter smart-home standard. ST’s ST25DA-C chip lets users add lighting, access control, security cameras, or any IoT device…
Communications
DSA Global Summit draws top officials as calls grow for co-ordinated Wi-Fi policy
Global regulators and industry figures have warned that decisions on spectrum policy are now exerting a tangible influence on consumers and businesses, as senior officials convened in Dubai for the DSA Global Summit 2025. The three-day meeting, held this week…
Optical satellite communications poised for multi-billion-dollar expansion says Yole Group
Optical satellite communication is moving from experimental trials to large-scale industrial deployment, positioning itself as a potential multi-billion-dollar market over the next decade, according to a new report by Yole Group. The consultancy’s Optical Satellite Communication 2025 report provides an…
Zenture strikes deal with Momentum to widen global telecoms management reach
Zenture Partners has agreed a strategic tie-up with Momentum in a move that the consultancy says will help large enterprises bring greater discipline, automation, and cost control to sprawling global telecoms estates. The New York-based group, which advises companies on…
Wirepas to roll out NR+ Mesh networks across Europe’s smart grids
Wirepas, a Finnish company specialising in large-scale mesh connectivity, plans to roll out its NR+-based radio frequency (RF) mesh technology across Europe, aiming to support the continent’s transition to smarter, more resilient energy networks. The company, which recently reached a…
Robustel integrates Kigen eSIM technology into industrial routers
Robustel, a global supplier of industrial IoT and M2M connectivity solutions, has integrated Kigen’s eSIM technology into its portfolio of 4G and 5G routers and edge computing gateways. The move is aimed at improving network flexibility and reducing integration barriers…
Thailand pushes digital ambitions with SYMPHONY-Telehouse partnership
Thailand’s ambitions to become a regional digital hub received a boost this week as SYMPHONY COMMUNICATION, the country’s leading telecom and digital infrastructure provider, announced a strategic partnership with Telehouse Thailand, a subsidiary of Japanese telecommunications group KDDI Corporation. The…
UK Connect appoints CTO Joe Budnar-Hunt as CEO amid expansion drive
UK Connect, a provider of connectivity and IoT services to the construction and defence sectors, has appointed its Chief Technology Officer, Joe Budnar-Hunt, as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership shift as the company prepares for expansion.…
AI, wireless, and cybersecurity set to converge as embedded design enters pivotal 2026, says ByteSnap
ByteSnap Design has forecast a wave of convergence across AI, wireless technology, and cybersecurity in 2026, marking what the consultancy describes as a decisive turning point for embedded systems. The Birmingham-based design firm expects next year to bring the first…
CommScope targets landlords with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 suite for multi-dwelling buildings
CommScope has introduced a new suite of RUCKUS tools that it claims will cut operating costs for landlords and Managed Service Providers, while improving connectivity for residents in multi-dwelling buildings. The Texas-based network equipment maker said on 14th November that…
