Iridium Communications has announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has approved its proposal to extend the capabilities of Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in the 3GPP Release 19 Work Plan. This development will enable…
What is in a smart home?
What is in a smart home? This entirely depends on the user: the number of smart home devices they have connected, the fabrics they have set up and the actions these devices can support. Research conducted by Samsung shows that…
Pairpoint’s study pinpoints potential of in-car payments
Pairpoint, an advocate for the Economy of Things, has unveiled a market study produced by STL Partners, examining the potential of in-car payments. The report, titled ‘Fuelling the Future: The $580 Billion In-Car Payment Opportunity’, highlights the transformative role of…
VIZZIO and ASRock partner on digital twin for smart cities
VIZZIO Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with ASRock Industrial. The collaboration aims to develop advanced digital twin and live 3D surveillance applications for smart cities and industrial manufacturing, utilising ASRock’s INTEL-based Edge AIoT platform. Through its subsidiary, POLYTRON.AI, VIZZIO…
Westermo attains cybersecurity certification
Westermo is proud to announce it has attained the IEC 62443-4-1 certification, marking a key achievement in its commitment to strengthening cybersecurity within mission-critical networks. The IEC 62443-4-1 standard outlines the requirements for a secure product development lifecycle, ensuring that…
FWA is good for operators, finds RAN Research
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to be a positive development for operators, many of whom are finding it difficult to fully capitalise on their 5G investments, according to recent research from RAN Research. The industry is increasingly focusing on 5G-based…
Geotab partners with Volkswagen, expanding OEM network
Geotab has announced a partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services (VW GIS), a key provider of multi-brand data products within the Volkswagen Group. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding Geotab’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) network. By integrating high-quality…
51% increase of industrial robot sales, according to IFR
Sales of industrial robots in the UK reached an all-time high in 2023, with 3,830 units installed, marking a 51% increase compared to the previous year. The main contributor to this surge has been the automotive sector, according to the…
What is the protocol MQTT?
The protocol MQTT (Messaging Queueing Telemetry Transport) is a messaging protocol designed for low-bandwidth, high-latency networks, making it well-suited for IoT devices that require frequent, small data transmissions such as smart meters, environmental sensors or wearable health devices. Developed in…
Mouser to sponsor 2024 Matter Challenge
Mouser Electronics is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the 2024 Matter Challenge in collaboration with Silicon Labs and Arduino. Open to participants of all skill levels, the Matter Challenge aims to inspire the Silicon Labs Community and beyond by…
