Emergent Connext launches network to address connectivity gap in rural areas

Emergent Connext has announced the launch of its innovative IoT network solution in Northwest Ohio, with the City of Defiance as its first customer, to address connectivity in rural communities. In collaboration with MetaLINK Technologies, based in Defiance, Emergent Connext…

How close are we to 5G connectivity in aircraft?

News of a trial testing out 5G connectivity that was announced as successfully integrated into an aircraft, poses a wider question about how close we are to bringing 5G capabilities into aeroplanes. The trial between Stratospheric Platforms Limited (SPL) and…

The connectivity platform of today integrates AI and Edge

An IoT connectivity platform is an essential part of infrastructure for the communication, management and operation of devices. Connectivity platforms provide the necessary tools and services to connect devices, process data and integrate with other systems. Without connectivity platforms, IoT…

Avnet and MACSO partner to scale IoT deployments

Avnet and MACSO Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate and scale IoT deployments globally by advancing AI models on hardware and electronic components through Avnet’s IoTConnect Partner Programme. MACSO specialises in training advanced AI models that can simultaneously…

Research from Juniper Research shows satellites will increase 150%

A recent study by Juniper Research indicates that the number of satellites capable of supporting IoT connectivity will increase by 150% over the next five years. The report projects a rise from 10,000 satellites in 2024 to over 24,000 by…

Digi and Atsign integrate security on cellular routers

Digi International, a global provider of IoT connectivity products and services, and Atsign, a provider of embedded security technology, have announced the integration of NoPorts on Digi IX40 cellular routers. This collaboration enhances Industry 4.0 deployments by providing a robust…

Digging into decentralised wireless networks

Talking in depth to IoT Insider on the latest episode of IoT Unplugged was Amy Garland, Business Development Manager at the Helium Foundation who spoke about decentralised wireless networks and its intersection with blockchain technology.  Then-named Helium Systems, the creators…

Skylo joins forces with Particle to streamline satellite development

Skylo Technologies has joined forces with Particle, an Edge-to-Cloud infrastructure provider for the IoT, to streamline satellite connectivity, management, and deployment for developers. By integrating Skylo’s satellite connectivity with Particle’s IoT platform, developers gain access to a comprehensive multi-radio solution,…

59% of businesses in finance have experienced ransomware attack

Almost six in ten (59%) businesses within the financial services sector have acknowledged experiencing a ransomware attack in the past year, according to Bridewell’s recent research. The research surveyed 521 individuals responsible for cyber security at UK Critical National Infrastructure…

Edge AI vision system developed for smart cities and IIoT

Leopard Imaging has partnered with Sony Semiconductor Solutions (SSS) to develop the GS500 AI vision system, designed to enhance smart cities and industrial automation. The GS500 AI vision system boasts the cutting-edge GS500-MIPI camera, featuring Sony’s world-first intelligent vision sensor,…