Battery-free sensors benefit train carriages

A new generation of battery-free sensors has the potential to make preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on rail carriages cheaper, easier, and more environmentally-friendly, in a sign of how future transportation can be benefited throguh leveraging this technology. These sensors,…

VPN services are a concern, according to Zscaler recent report

Zscaler recently published the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2025 VPN Risk Report, commissioned by Cybersecurity Insiders, which highlights the widespread security, user experience and operational challenges posed by VPN services. The findings in the Zscaler report are based on insights taken from…

STMicroelectronics’ new automotive NFC readers

STMicroelectronics has introduced two new automotive NFC readers in its ST25R portfolio, offering superior wake-up and detection range for enhanced user experiences. The readers, the ST25R500 and ST25R501, meet Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and Wireless Power Consortium requirements for digital…

Providing visibility and security: Aziz Benmalek from Aeris talks to IoT Insider

The recent appointment of Aziz Benmalek as CEO to cellular IoT provider Aeris gave him the opportunity to talk through the company’s value proposition and greater focus on cybersecurity solutions. Aeris provides a connectivity management platform (CMP) for IoT companies…

TCA releases latest eSIM specification

Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has released Version 3.4 of its eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Technical Specification (Interoperable Profile Package Specification). This latest version includes major updates to support full alignment with 3GPP Release 18 to facilitate advanced 5G functionality…

MoU signed to integrate a QRNG into a satellite for secure communications

Partisia, Squareroot8, and NuSpace have all signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the future of secure communications. By integrating a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG), placed in a satellite in space, with advanced cryptography, this partnership aims to…

Anacove connected thermostats chosen for resorts

Anacove recently announced that it has been selected by IHG Hotels & Resorts to serve as a preferred vendor of connected thermostats. According to Ian Lerner, CEO of Anacove, the selection by IHG Hotels & Resorts as a preferred vendor…

Four in 10 of UK businesses experienced cyber breach in last year

Four in 10 (43%) of UK businesses and 30% of charities have experienced a cyber attack or data breach in the last 12 months, according to the latest ‘Cyber Security Breaches Survey’ released by the UK government. While this marks…

Forescout publishes research into riskiest devices of 2025

Forescout recently published its fifth annual ‘Riskiest Connected Devices of 2025’ report, which analyses millions of devices in Forescout’s Device Cloud using the company’s multifactor risk scoring methodology to assess the most vulnerable devices in enterprise networks based on each…

University of Bradford researchers issue warning over smart home devices

Researchers from the University of Bradford have issued a warning over the potential safety dangers of smart technology found in people’s homes. But such technology, which includes smart speakers, smart plugs, smart kitchen appliances and video doorbells, can be vulnerable…