Vodafone IoT has partnered with US satellite operator Iridium Communications to extend its Internet of Things (IoT) coverage beyond the limits of terrestrial networks, in a move that highlights the growing convergence between mobile and satellite communications. The agreement will…
Anritsu sets new benchmark with 145 GHz calibration module to power 1.6T data centres
Japanese test and measurement specialist Anritsu has unveiled what it calls the world’s first 145 GHz opto-electrical (O/E) reference calibration module, a move aimed at meeting the soaring performance demands of data centres being reshaped by artificial intelligence and machine…
ADI targets faster AI deployment with overhaul of open-source CodeFusion platform
Analog Devices has launched the latest version of its open-source development platform, CodeFusion Studio 2.0, in a move aimed at simplifying and accelerating the design of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled embedded systems. The updated software introduces an end-to-end AI workflow, expanded…
Connecting the Last Mile: How FTTH is Powering Europe’s Intelligent Future
Northern Europe leads global connectivity with 98% internet penetration, yet rural gaps persist, writes Vincent Garnier, Director General of the FTTH Council Europe. Expanding fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) is essential for inclusion and competitiveness. Northern Europe today stands among the most connected…
Avalue Technology expands AI Edge computing push to power next-generation smart cities
Taiwanese industrial computing firm Avalue Technology is expanding its portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI) and Edge computing solutions as demand rises for smarter, data-driven urban infrastructure. The company said it is focusing on high-performance computing (HPC) platforms that combine AI…
Edinburgh firm Sofant unveils energy-saving beamforming chip for next-generation wireless systems
Sofant Technologies, the Edinburgh-based wireless communications company, has unveiled what it describes as a world-first demonstration of a fully functioning Ka-band transmit array powered by its proprietary RF MEMS beamforming integrated circuit. The milestone, announced at the Tech Tour Defence…
Halloween: The scary side of unsecure embedded devices
As the haunting hour of Halloween nears, a universal holiday celebrated on the 31st October with its roots in pagan traditions and now better recognised as a commercial holiday during which people spend serious money, IoT Insider reflects on the…
Could a child’s smart watch rig Eurovision? Inside the wild world of IoT insecurity
Picture this: your child’s bright, cartoon-faced smart watch — sold as a way to keep them safe — could, in theory, become a tiny cog in a plot to rig a TV talent show. It sounds ridiculous, but as Ken…
UK defence and cyber chiefs call on IoT industry to take lead in securing national resilience
UK defence and cyber security leaders have urged the IoT industry to play a central role in strengthening the nation’s digital defences, warning that the boundary between commercial technology and national security has all but disappeared. At the IoT Security…
Infineon opens Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab
Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring innovative use cases, and delivering real-world applications for automotive, industrial, IoT,…
