CTIA Certification introduces new certification for chipsets

In a move to recognise a growing landscape, CTIA Certification has announced the first PTCRB certified IoT chipset, Sony’s Altair ALT1350. “We are proud to increase our certification offerings with NB-IoT and LTE-M chipset certifications,” said Tom Sawanobori, Senior Vice…

BeeHero launches initiative to create database on bee behaviour

BeeHero announced the launch of ‘The Global Million Hives Network’, one of the largest science-driven initiative of its kind dedicated to addressing bee population declines. By 2030, The Global Million Hives Network will create the most substantial database of bee…

Easter: how IoT is modernising egg farming

The image of painting eggs to be colourful for Easter is eternal: a tradition that can be traced back to paganism and Christianity, as a symbol of fertility, rebirth, and new life. Easter egg hunts became a practice from the…

Swift Navigation positioning now delivers 2cm accuracy in Europe

Swift Navigation recently announced that its Skylark Precise Positioning Service now delivers continuous 2-centimetre accuracy across all of Western Europe. The enhanced offering allows companies to deploy reliable, affordable consumer robots and digital mapping solutions at scale. Autonomous robots and…

Actions Technology and MicroEJ partner for smartwatch market

Actions Technology and MicroEJ announced their collaboration to enable manufacturers to deliver premium smartwatch features — including vibrant UIs, rich app ecosystems, and extended battery life—at a price point fit for mainstream consumers. The smartwatch market faces mounting pressure as…

Digital transformation to add $2 trillion to Chinese economy, says GSMA

Ahead of its Post MWC Sharing Event in Beijing, the GSMA shared that the impact of mobile technologies and digital transformation will contribute $2 trillion to China’s economy, or 8.3% of China’s GDP. Published recently, findings from the ‘Mobile Economy…

Vodafone marks 200 millionth connected device: a healthcare monitor

Vodafone has connected its 200 millionth Internet of Things (IoT) device: a healthcare monitor. It belongs to a secure worldwide network of smart devices and machines that monitor people’s health, protect endangered animals, thwart vehicle thefts and detect fires, floods,…

Ayla Networks partners with Google Cloud on smart home connectivity

Ayla Networks recently announced its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance scalability, reliability, security, and innovation opportunities for Ayla’s worldwide customers. By leveraging Google Cloud’s advanced Cloud storage and processing infrastructure, Ayla Networks is empowering smart home device manufacturers and…

Blu Wireless appoints Anthony Murray as CEO

Blu Wireless is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Murray as its new CEO, effective immediately. His appointment marks a significant step as the company enters a new phase of international growth, with a strong commercial focus on its…

AI can improve energy use, not waste it, says Exergio

Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to develop rapidly, and there are concerns about its environmental footprint. According to a recent WTW report, the growth of data centres harms the sustainability goals of technology firms such as Google, Amazon or Microsoft.…