Cyber Resilience Act approaching enactment: EU sets standards for connected products

The European Commission’s Cyber Resilience Act is on the brink of becoming Europe’s most encompassing cybersecurity legislation for products. Recent amendments have clarified the law’s applicability, and experts view its formal ratification as assured. “From our viewpoint on security analysis,…

The Vehicle Smart app: a garage in your pocket

Introduced in 2016 by UK company Smart Vehicle Ltd, the Vehicle Smart app offers a comprehensive suite of services to vehicle owners across the UK. Acting as a digital garage in your pocket, the app provides users with extensive vehicle…

Finland urges greater global collaboration on 6G R&D

Recognising the pivotal role that next-gen connectivity will play in driving economic growth through digitalisation and sustainability, Finland is calling for public and private actors around the globe to join forces with its research coalition in the realm of 6G…

PETRAS | balancing benefits with security of wearables in healthcare

February 21st saw PETRAS’ first event of the year kick off to a packed show, with attendees being informed on the possibilities and pitfalls of the growing implementation of tech in various sectors – like wearables in healthcare. PETRAS, a…

Retailers rushing into unnecessary tech investments but ignoring basics – say mpro5

According to Gartner, 57% of retailers plan to invest in software in 2024 and will prioritise marketing and IT investments. Advanced retail technologies are revolutionising the retail landscape and changing how consumers shop. In 2023, retailers increased investments in advanced technologies such as augmented…

5G roaming traffic soars on BICS’ network

New data from international communications enabler BICS, which carries half the world’s roaming traffic, reveals a 156% spike year-on-year in the number of non-standalone 5G roamers for consumer and IoT devices across its network. Roughly 176 million 5G roamers appeared…

New Oracle Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP)

Oracle has announced the Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP), with hopes to transform how industries communicate. By seamlessly connecting Oracle industry applications to networks and IoT devices to extend their value, ECP enables organisations to reimagine how they do business.  Built…

SATCOM Equipment Business Report 2024: market to reach $42.6 billion by 2030

The global market for Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment estimated at $19.7 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of $42.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% over the analysis period 2022-2030. LEO…

Blues and Skylo Technologies join to unveil new satellite data connectivity

Blues announced it is partnering with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo Technologies to launch Starnote—an add-on extension to its flagship product Notecard. Starnote will enable satellite connectivity for Blues’ customers through a streamlined cost model and unparalleled developer accessibility.   …

BICS partners with Skylo for NB-IoT connectivity via GEO satellites

International connectivity enabler, BICS, has announced its partnership with Skylo, a non-terrestrial network (NTN) operator that connects anything, anywhere in the world, via seamless satellite connections across BICS’ IPX network. The partnership will allow BICS to leverage Skylo for its…