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Opinion: Are solar panels in space the future of renewable energy?

Space-based solar power is moving rapidly from science fiction to serious possibility, with new research suggesting it could transform Europe’s future energy mix. A landmark study from King’s College London indicates that harvesting solar energy in orbit could reduce the…

Why model-based design is becoming essential for modern engineering teams

As modern systems – from autonomous vehicles to industrial automation and machinery – grow more complex, the software that powers them must evolve just as quickly. Engineering teams are now asked to deliver millions of lines of high-assurance code under…

AI in mobility: Lithuania’s growing hub shows both potential and pitfalls in smart transport

Albert Komar, head of brand at Lithuania-based software company Gurtam, looks at how AI is re-shaping the world of mobility, both in Lithuania and around the world. Artificial intelligence is having a powerful impact on mobility, though not always in…

Unlocking innovation: high-performance imaging transforms modern smart lock design

Patrik Jan Spanik, Technical Marketing Analyst, onsemi, discusses how advanced imaging enables biometric smart locks to deliver secure, convenient, and intelligent access for homes. In an era where security and convenience are paramount, smart locks have emerged as a cutting-edge…

Understanding NFC Forum’s certification release 15 and its impact

Mike McCamon, Executive Director of industry association NFC Forum, explores Certification Release 15, highlighting its extended operating range, enhanced reliability, and how it enables seamless, next-generation NFC experiences across diverse industries and devices. In June this year, NFC Forum announced…

AI, automation, and Edge computing: Inside SOTI’s approach to next-generation retail operations

As retailers embrace digital transformation, managing countless connected devices has become both a challenge and an opportunity. IoT Insider spoke with Jon Charters, Key Accounts Manager at SOTI, to explore how Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platforms are transforming retail operations—enhancing…

From passwords to passkeys: securing connected devices with modern authentication

Connected devices power modern industries, but passwords leave them exposed. Niall McConachie, regional director (UK & Ireland) at Yubico writes that passkeys offer stronger, phishing-resistant authentication, helping manufacturers secure data, meet regulations, and build lasting user trust. The Internet of…

Quantum Readiness: Why Electronics and IoT Leaders Must Act Now

Quantum computing is accelerating fast. Electronics and IoT leaders must act now to build quantum readiness and secure future competitiveness, writes Jan Leisse is CEO of eleQtron, Germany’s first quantum hardware company. Quantum computing is approaching fast. For companies in…

Inside SGP.32: The new GSMA standard powering secure, efficient, and interoperable IoT devices

Saïd Gharout, VP for Standardisation at Kigen and Chair of the GMSA Working Group on eSim Standards, explains how the SGP.32 standard came about and why it represents a transformative step in enabling secure, scalable, and interoperable connectivity for the…

The true cost of falling telecoms prices

Price declines aren’t a marker of progress and threaten the telecoms industry, writes Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) In an incredibly short period of time, telecommunications services have evolved from a luxury to a necessity; telecom services have…