Iteris, a technology ecosystem for managing smart mobility infrastructure, has announced that Carson City, Nevada, has opted to enhance the city’s intersection detection sensors with Iteris’ Vantage Apex hybrid sensors. Vantage Apex represents the industry’s 1080p high-definition (HD) video and…
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IFR sees rise in robot investment in the United States
According to the International Federation of Robots (IFR), manufacturing firms in the United States have significantly increased their investment in automation, as the total installations of industrial robots surged by 12%, reaching 44,303 units in 2023. Leading this adoption trend…
5G lab to open in UK city shopping centre
A new 5G-enabled workspace, the 5G Immersive Lab, is set to launch in Eldon Square’s Greys Quarter, offering businesses a platform to test new products and access cutting-edge virtual reality technology. This initiative is being spearheaded by Digital Catapult with…
Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports consumer eSIM adoption doubled in 2023
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology continues to grow rapidly, according to exclusive market monitoring figures released by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA). The latest data shows that consumer eSIM profile downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year-on-year. Growth was…
PSTI Act enters into law to enforce security in smart devices
For manufacturers selling smart devices in the UK, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act came into force on 29th April 2024, stipulating that smart devices sold to the UK must be designed to enforce greater security. The purpose…
O-RAN ALLIANCE Certification and Badging Program gains speed
Since its launch in June 2022, the O-RAN ALLIANCE’s (O-RAN) Certification and Badging Program has aimed to accelerate the uptake of open and intelligent Radio Access Networks (RAN) by instilling confidence in O-RAN products and solutions globally. This certification process…
Soracom picked for connecting Mitsubishi systems
Soracom, a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, has announced that Mitsubishi Electric Europe has opted to integrate Soracom’s cellular connectivity into MELCloud. MELCloud is a next-gen, Cloud-based remote management system for Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning, heating, and heat recovery/ventilation…
NTT demo ‘world’s first’ optical fiber innovation for faster, cost-effective IoT construction
NTT Corporation has demonstrated a construction technology that allows various types of optical fibres to branch and merge without causing communication interruption. This result is expected to reduce the cost of facility construction and shorten the construction period for telecommunications…
Massive MIMO set to expand significantly – propelled by 5G and Open RAN
Massive MIMO is poised to strengthen its role within 5G RAN and is expected to triple its growth rate across all markets, with annual installations increasing from 930,000 in 2023 to 3.07 million by 2031. By that year, the global…
Jersey Telecom and RoamsysNext unveil ‘game changer’ IoT Certification Manager to solve network congestion
In an era marked by the rapid deployment of high-capacity 4G and 5G networks, Jersey Telecom (JT Group) is addressing the burgeoning issue of network congestion and performance disruptions caused by IoT devices. In collaboration with its development partner RoamsysNext,…
