Netmore Group, a global operator of LoRaWAN networks, has entered into an agreement with Stena Fastigheter, a Swedish real estate firm, to implement LoRaWAN technology across Stena’s property portfolio. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and the digital capabilities…
Shipments of IoT cellular modules declined 3%, Berg Insight shows
A recent research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight reveals that annual shipments of cellular IoT modules reached 423 million units in 2023, marking a 3% decline from the previous year. Annual sales decreased by 9% to US$5.4 billion,…
Farnell partners with WE to promote RF
Farnell has announced a partnership with Würth Elektronik (WE) to promote the numerous advantages of high-quality RF components, essential for ensuring dependable wireless connectivity in a wide array of consumer and industrial applications. Josh Ahern, Farnell Product Segment Leader for…
Sequans picked for smart water metering
Sequans Communications has announced that Itron has selected Sequans’ Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT technology to connect its latest Intelis wSource smart water meters, part of its strategy to modernise the advanced metering industry (AMI) with cellular connected solutions. The newest deployment…
Deutsche Telekom now offers 5G mmWave for IIoT
Deutsche Telekom has successfully trialled 5G frequencies in the millimetre wave (mmWave) range at 26 gigahertz (GHz) for industrial use cases and is now offering them commercially to industrial customers. For Ger4tech Mechatronik Center, autonomous industrial machines and robots were…
Europorte and Kerlinck launch Track Value
As part of a strategic partnership, Europorte, France’s private rail freight operator and wholly owned subsidiary of the Getlink group, and Kerlink, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, have announced the development of Track Value. This innovative…
Sigfox SA chosen by South Africa to support water meters
Sigfox SA has been chosen to support South Africa’s transition to smart water meters. Sigfox SA was selected by the National Treasury to underpin the new smart water meter system. This tender, referred to as “RT29” and awarded to various…
Lacroix picks Insight SIP’s module for smart street lighting
Lacroix Environment recently collaborated with Insight SIP, selecting its ISP1507 BLE module for its advanced street lighting solution, to enable wireless connectivity for street lamppost controller units. The Insight SIP module is incorporated into Lacroix Environment’s PS-Pak unit, which functions…
Manufacturing leading way in AI adoption, report says
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to play a pivotal role in manufacturing operations as part of Industry 5.0. A recent report by Fluke Reliability supports these assertions. The research, conducted by Censuswide, surveyed over 600 senior decision-makers and maintenance professionals…
Carrefour partners with BICS to launch travel eSIM
Multinational retail corporation Carrefour has announced a partnership with international communications enabler BICS to launch a new ‘travel eSIM’ through its mobile operator arm. Mobile users with compatible phones can purchase a pre-paid eSIM before travelling internationally, offering a more…
