Wirepas to roll out NR+ Mesh networks across Europe’s smart grids

Wirepas, a Finnish company specialising in large-scale mesh connectivity, plans to roll out its NR+-based radio frequency (RF) mesh technology across Europe, aiming to support the continent’s transition to smarter, more resilient energy networks. The company, which recently reached a…

How ETSI is building the standards backbone of the Cyber-Resilience Act

As the EU Cyber-Resilience Act reshapes cybersecurity expectations for products with digital elements, ETSI’s newly formed CYBER-EUSR working group is developing the technical standards that will underpin compliance. Chair Sandra Feliciano explains how the group is tackling an unprecedented workload,…

Robustel integrates Kigen eSIM technology into industrial routers

Robustel, a global supplier of industrial IoT and M2M connectivity solutions, has integrated Kigen’s eSIM technology into its portfolio of 4G and 5G routers and edge computing gateways. The move is aimed at improving network flexibility and reducing integration barriers…

Thailand pushes digital ambitions with SYMPHONY-Telehouse partnership

Thailand’s ambitions to become a regional digital hub received a boost this week as SYMPHONY COMMUNICATION, the country’s leading telecom and digital infrastructure provider, announced a strategic partnership with Telehouse Thailand, a subsidiary of Japanese telecommunications group KDDI Corporation. The…

UK Connect appoints CTO Joe Budnar-Hunt as CEO amid expansion drive

UK Connect, a provider of connectivity and IoT services to the construction and defence sectors, has appointed its Chief Technology Officer, Joe Budnar-Hunt, as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership shift as the company prepares for expansion.…

AI, wireless, and cybersecurity set to converge as embedded design enters pivotal 2026, says ByteSnap

ByteSnap Design has forecast a wave of convergence across AI, wireless technology, and cybersecurity in 2026, marking what the consultancy describes as a decisive turning point for embedded systems. The Birmingham-based design firm expects next year to bring the first…

CommScope targets landlords with AI-driven Wi-Fi 7 suite for multi-dwelling buildings

CommScope has introduced a new suite of RUCKUS tools that it claims will cut operating costs for landlords and Managed Service Providers, while improving connectivity for residents in multi-dwelling buildings. The Texas-based network equipment maker said on 14th November that…

DigiCert and Citrix move to automate certificate management as validity periods shrink

DigiCert and Citrix have launched an integration aimed at automating SSL/TLS certificate management for enterprises operating across hybrid and multi-Cloud environments, as shrinking certificate lifetimes increase pressure on IT teams to streamline encryption processes. The partnership, announced on 13th November…

Innodisk pivots to Edge AI, deepening ties with Intel and NVIDIA in bid to lead industrial AI shift

Innodisk Group, the Taiwanese industrial technology firm best known for its rugged memory and storage products, has unveiled a new strategy to position itself at the centre of global Edge AI development, aiming to accelerate adoption across manufacturing, healthcare, and…

Smart gardening takes root as Willow launches sensor-based plant-care system

A new entrant to the smart home market is promising to give houseplants a voice. Plant With Willow, a UK-based start-up, has launched an intelligent plant-care system that uses sensors and data analysis to monitor the wellbeing of indoor greenery,…