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…

“Ground stations as a service”: Q&A with Pierre Bertrand, Skynopy

Skynopy recently partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS), in a move that it expected to improve its service offerings for satellite operators and increase the number of ground stations in its network. Offering ground stations as a service Following the…

Telefónica and Halotech unveil post-quantum encryption solution

Telefónica and Halotech Digital Services have unveiled a cutting-edge IoT solution that incorporates post-quantum encryption, designed to enhance secure communication in safety-critical environments such as mining, healthcare, and the industrial sector. The new solution, known as TU Quantum Encryption, builds…

TEAL and Three partner to accelerate IoT solutions

TEAL, the first GSMA-certified eSIM platform based in the US, has announced an exciting new partnership with Three Group Solutions, aiming to transform cellular IoT networking. This collaboration utilises TEAL’s pioneering eSIM technology, allowing new or existing compatible IoT devices…

Analog Devices introduces embedded software for the intelligent Edge

Analog Devices has introduced a range of developer-focused solutions designed to unify cross-device and cross-market hardware, software, and services. These offerings are aimed at accelerating innovation for the Intelligent Edge, with an emphasis on improving both speed and security. At…