The NIS2 Directive officially came into force today, as the European Commission adopted the Directive’s first rules, which outline strict cybersecurity requirements. NIS2 Directive builds on foundations of NIS The Directive, which marks the first piece of EU-wide legislation on…
IoT-enabled industrial ecosystem aims to improve worker comfort
Big Ass Fans and Lexmark have collaborated to launch CommandSense, an innovative IoT-powered comfort ecosystem designed to enhance the wellbeing of industrial and manufacturing workers. This fully automated system aims to mitigate heat stress, improve safety standards, and reduce energy…
Softil updates developer tools
Softil Innovative Communications, a provider of enabling technologies for multimedia over IP communication solutions, has released updated versions of its developer tools: SIP Toolkit 7.7, ARTP Toolkit 4.8, and the NAT Traversal (ICE, TURN, STUN) Toolkit version 3.5. These tools…
Wirepas, MOKO SMART and AetherIoT look towards large-scale tracking
As IoT technologies advance rapidly, strategic alliances are vital to driving innovation forward. A recent collaboration between Wirepas, MOKO SMART, and AetherIoT aims to reshape large-scale tracking solutions. This partnership combines Wirepas’ expertise in scalable mesh networks, MOKO SMART’s strength…
Viasat and BSNL trial direct-to-device satellite connectivity
Viasat has announced a successful demonstration of direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India, marking a first for the country. Collaborating with BSNL, India’s telecommunications provider, Viasat showcased satellite-enabled two-way messaging services at the India Mobile Congress, one of Asia’s largest technology…
Parks Associate research shows AI-powered features are popular
Parks Associates is set to present its latest research on smart home technology and AI at the 19th annual CONNECTIONS Summit, taking place on 7th January during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The firm’s new study, ‘Consumer Perception and Use…
Aston Uni researchers investigate fibre optic networks as sensors
Aston University is spearheading a £5.5 million European research initiative aimed at transforming existing telecommunication fibre-optic cables into sensors capable of detecting natural hazards, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as monitoring the condition of civil infrastructure. The project,…
Advantech updates industrial cellular routers
Advantech has introduced updates to its ICR-2000/2400/2500/2600 series of industrial cellular routers. These devices are designed to deliver dependable wireless communication over mobile networks, particularly supporting Category 4 (Cat.4) services on LTE networks. The range also includes models operating on…
Constellation Technologies & Operations secures 9.3m in funding
Constellation Technologies & Operations, a start-up focused on developing a satellite constellation to enable telecom operators to offer high-speed, low-latency internet from space, has secured €9.3 million in funding. The investment comes from the Expansion fund, which specialises in New…
Green Custard launches IoT preventative maintenance service
Green Custard, a provider of bespoke IoT and Cloud solutions, has announced the launch of its new IoT-driven preventative maintenance service, aimed at helping businesses minimise unplanned downtime and enhance operational efficiency. This launch follows the recent decision by Amazon…
