The Horizon Europe-funded 6G-SANDBOX project signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to foster collaboration between Europe and Taiwanese companies for 6G research. The collaboration will link 6G-SANDBOX testbeds with Taiwan’s vibrant telecommunications ecosystem…
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Wirepas raises €20m for wireless IoT connectivity for global enterprises
Wirepas, a firm specialising in scalable and reliable IoT networks, has secured a significant investment of €20.7 million. This funding round, spearheaded by Highland Europe, aims to propel Wirepas’s mission of revolutionising wireless connectivity for enterprises across the globe. Joining…
ABB Robotics wins prize for work in automated construction
ABB Robotics, in collaboration with Automated Architecture (AUAR), has been honoured with the ‘Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Construction’ award at the 2023 Robotics & Automation Awards. This accolade recognises ABB’s robots, which AUAR employs to revolutionise home…
Phantom Neuro announces unprecedented IoT Wi-Fi merge with medical devices
Phantom Neuro announced its solution to ‘outdated’ medical standard communications technologies through a first-of-its-kind merging of IoT Wi-Fi and implantable medical systems. This approach challenges the status quo of medical device communication, which has predominantly relied on technologies like Bluetooth,…
The IoT innovations driving sustainability
As IoT becomes increasingly entrenched in various sectors, its role in driving sustainability initiatives is evolving rapidly. Today’s IoT landscape is witnessing innovations that are not only enhancing system efficiencies but are also pivotal in advancing sustainable practices. But what…
Report: IoT malware attacks soar by 400% since 2022
An alarming 400% surge in IoT malware attacks have occurred since 2022, a study released earlier this week asserted. The Zscaler report highlighted the manufacturing sector as most at risk and called for urgent reassessment of cybersecurity protocols. This surge…
IoUT: what’s the future of submerged connectivity?
IoT as we are all aware has been making waves in various industries, from smart cities to healthcare, but there’s one realm where its potential remains largely untapped: underwater. In recent developments, one IoT companies, WSense has raised €9 million…
Greece gets Europe’s first ‘smart island’ with IoT solutions and LoRaWAN network
In an innovative collaboration, Actility and Cicicom have joined forces to convert Paros into what is being termed Europe’s first smart island. The partnership has seen the introduction of a comprehensive LoRaWAN IoT network, which is set to transform urban…
Polarium selects Telenor IoT for enhanced energy storage solutions
Telenor IoT will provide Polarium with managed IoT connectivity globally. Under the terms of the agreement, Polarium will use Telenor IoT’s cellular managed connectivity to offer a range of digital solutions, including fleet management, remote monitoring, anti-theft, and tracking services.…
SME manufacturer hails investment impact of smart factory investment
An manufacturer backed by Made Smarter has boosted productivity by 20% and reduced emissions after delivering a smart factory. Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley, invested £173,000 in sensor technology and software to connect all 20 machines across its factory to…
