Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar, recently announced the inauguration of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and 5G incubation centre in Germantown, Maryland, reaffirming Hughes’ commitment to technological progress and nurturing local talent in the area. The Hughes Manufacturing Facility…
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Smart city partners with Seyond to deploy LiDAR tech
Peachtree Corners, a city that prides itself on being one of the first ‘smart cities’ in the US, powered by real-world connected infrastructure, has announced a partnership with Seyond, a global provider of high-quality LiDAR technology. This collaboration enables Seyond…
Only 20% of UK public can identify secure password, IET reveals
New research from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) reveals that only one in five people in the UK can correctly identify a secure password over a compromised one. Despite expressing fear about potential hacking incidents in the future…
Skylo certifies Sony’s chipset for its satellite network
Skylo Technologies, a specialist in satellite network connectivity, has today announced the certification of Sony Semiconductor Israel’s (Sony) ALT1250 chipset as part of the Skylo Certification Program. Devices incorporating this chipset will seamlessly support both cellular and native satellite connectivity,…
Iteris chosen to improve city intersection with sensors
Iteris, a technology ecosystem for managing smart mobility infrastructure, has announced that Carson City, Nevada, has opted to enhance the city’s intersection detection sensors with Iteris’ Vantage Apex hybrid sensors. Vantage Apex represents the industry’s 1080p high-definition (HD) video and…
IFR sees rise in robot investment in the United States
According to the International Federation of Robots (IFR), manufacturing firms in the United States have significantly increased their investment in automation, as the total installations of industrial robots surged by 12%, reaching 44,303 units in 2023. Leading this adoption trend…
5G lab to open in UK city shopping centre
A new 5G-enabled workspace, the 5G Immersive Lab, is set to launch in Eldon Square’s Greys Quarter, offering businesses a platform to test new products and access cutting-edge virtual reality technology. This initiative is being spearheaded by Digital Catapult with…
Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports consumer eSIM adoption doubled in 2023
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology continues to grow rapidly, according to exclusive market monitoring figures released by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA). The latest data shows that consumer eSIM profile downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year-on-year. Growth was…
PSTI Act enters into law to enforce security in smart devices
For manufacturers selling smart devices in the UK, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act came into force on 29th April 2024, stipulating that smart devices sold to the UK must be designed to enforce greater security. The purpose…
O-RAN ALLIANCE Certification and Badging Program gains speed
Since its launch in June 2022, the O-RAN ALLIANCE’s (O-RAN) Certification and Badging Program has aimed to accelerate the uptake of open and intelligent Radio Access Networks (RAN) by instilling confidence in O-RAN products and solutions globally. This certification process…
