7layers and Rohde & Schwarz validate Bluetooth RF test solution

7layers has successfully validated its Interlab Test Solution Bluetooth RF for the Channel Sounding qualification, running with the Rohde & Schwarz CMW wideband radio communication tester. Developed jointly with Rohde & Schwarz and chipset manufacturers, it marks the first test…

FiRa Consortium releases new updates to UWB

The FiRa Consortium announced the release of its Core 3.0 Specifications and Certification Program, marking a milestone in ultra-wideband (UWB) technology development. These latest updates enhance UWB’s capabilities, enabling interoperability and unlocking new possibilities for precise and secure ranging. FiRa…

Engineers still exploring AI opportunity, Avnet survey finds

Engineers are exploring the opportunity for AI in product development with what can be characterised as cautious optimism, as many are still assessing in which areas of their work AI will have the greatest impact, according to the latest insights…

LOCTITE to offer demonstrations of IIoT solution

LOCTITE is offering free demonstrations and consultations of LOCTITE Pulse, its latest end-to-end Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution. This new system is addressing plant reliability by targeting how critical equipment health is monitored. LOCTITE Pulse makes use of sensors…

WBA calls for greater collaboration on 6G

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) recently released an introductory report on 6G’s potential transformative role, calling for greater collaboration between stakeholders as well as detailing five key vision points to achieve ubiquitous connectivity. Wi-Fi and cellular are the two most…

Softil releases outlook on MCX industry in 2025

Softil has released its annual outlook for the mission-critical communications (MCX) industry in 2025. “The MCX industry has already built significant momentum, and this will accelerate in 2025 with significant players using our open standards and fully interoperable MCX enabling…

UK announces AI strategy: experts respond

UK Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer recently announced the nation’s plan to “turbocharge” AI as it will take forward 50 recommendations set out by Matt Clifford in his AI Opportunities Action Plan. IoT Insider spoke to experts about the new…

Verizon not alone in turning their focus to satellite connectivity

Last year, Verizon announced that it was teaming up with Skylo to integrate direct-to-device messaging capabilities to its customers using satellite connectivity, in a sign of how satellites are increasingly being viewed as a complementary technology to cellular and Wi-Fi…

Quectel module certified for use on Skylo network

Quectel Wireless Solutions is pleased to announce that its BG95-S5 module, enabled for non-terrestrial networks (NTN) has been successfully certified for use on Skylo’s network. This marks the latest addition to Quectel’s range of NTN modules certified by Skylo, to…

Bluetest and Rohde & Schwarz to test WLAN devices

Bluetest and Rohde & Schwarz are continuing their long-established collaboration and have now integrated the Wi-Fi 7 test functionality of the R&S CMX500 one-box signalling tester into the Bluetest Flow control software. Now, developers and manufacturers of next-generation wireless local-area…