The concept of a digital world that evolves from the definition of ubiquitous computing is known as the “Internet of Things” (IoT). It is a network of physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data.

Sweden’s Postrack enters UK market with launch of asset tracking business

Postrack, the Scandinavian GPS asset tracking specialist, has entered the UK market as part of its wider international expansion strategy, establishing a new British subsidiary to serve transport, logistics, construction, and industrial clients. The Sweden-based company, founded in 2008, provides…

Nordic Semiconductor showcases full chip-to-Cloud platform at Embedded World North America

Nordic Semiconductor will showcase a broad portfolio of wireless connectivity and cloud solutions at Embedded World North America next month, as the Norwegian company continues its transition from a pure hardware maker into a full wireless solutions provider. The Oslo-based…

Blue laser breakthrough puts Kyocera on course for gigabit underwater networks

Kyocera Corporation has achieved what it claims to be the world’s fastest short-range underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC), reaching speeds of 750 Mbps with no latency during offshore trials off Numazu City in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture. The trials, using blue…

OQ Technology joins global satellite alliance to push direct-to-device 5G standards

Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry body working to develop standards for direct-to-device (D2D) Internet of Things (IoT) and other Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies. The MSSA, founded in February 2024, aims…

Nordic Semiconductor debuts software SIM to shrink and simplify cellular IoT devices

Nordic Semiconductor has introduced a software-based integrated SIM (iSIM) for its nRF91 Series of cellular IoT modules, aiming to simplify device design and manufacturing while improving durability and reducing costs. The new system, called nuSIM, replaces physical SIM cards and…

AMD and Ericsson Join Forces to Deliver Greener, More Efficient 5G Networks

AMD and Ericsson have deepened their partnership to develop more energy-efficient and scalable 5G network infrastructure, in a move aimed at helping telecom operators reduce costs and meet sustainability targets while expanding digital services. The Swedish telecoms group has validated…

SECO launches Clea Vend platform to bring real-time data to vending operators

Italian technology group SECO has launched a telemetry platform, aiming to bring real-time data insights to a wider range of vending operators and streamline machine management. The Cloud-first Clea Vend platform offers operators monitoring and analytics tools for vending machines,…

Anritsu launches 5G satellite test cases to speed device certification

Anritsu Corporation has broadened its 5G testing portfolio with the launch of new test cases designed for non-terrestrial network (NTN) devices, accelerating certification for satellite-connected 5G equipment. The Japanese test and measurement company has added 3GPP-compliant wireless test cases to…

Sateliot and Nordic achieve world first with 5G IoT connection via low-Earth orbit satellite

Sateliot, the Barcelona-based 5G IoT satellite telecommunications operator, has completed what it calls an industry first: a successful 5G IoT data transmission from a standard commercial cellular device directly through a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite. The test marks a major…

Fanless DS-330 aims to bring Edge computing to Public Displays

Taiwanese supplier of AIoT platforms and services, Advantech has unveiled a compact, fanless digital signage player aimed at the growing market for smart city infrastructure. The DS-330, powered by Intel Atom x7000 series processors, delivers 4K visuals in a small…