Top IoT stories this month: August

Every month on IoT Insider, we feature a wide range of contributed articles from industry experts in our insights section, on topics anywhere from impending legislation to understanding connectivity technologies and the ever-evolving threat landscape. In the first of this…

Battery safety and performance should be top priorities, according to latest podcast episode

The topic of battery performance and optimisation so that they, in effect, can run for longer, has become more important as battery-powered wireless devices in the IoT space have experienced their own growth. For applications anywhere from smart cities to…

Singtel and Hitachi will collaborate on data centres in Japan

Singtel and Hitachi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of next-generation data centres and GPU Cloud in Japan, with potential expansion across the Asia Pacific region. This strategic partnership, led by Singtel’s Digital InfraCo…

Crypto Quantique launches open-source test suite

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security solutions for IoT, has announced the creation of a randomness test suite specifically designed for Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs). This suite, named TuRiNG, addresses the distinct challenges associated with testing PUFs, which are…

Raspberry Pi 5 2GB now available through Farnell

The new, low-cost Raspberry Pi 5 2GB is now available to order through Farnell. For around $50 USD, developers and enthusiasts alike can access the Raspberry Pi 5 2GB, a highly economical and innovative option that appeals to hobbyists and…

Qualcomm to acquire Sequans 4G technologies

Qualcomm Technologies have announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sequans’ 4G IoT technologies. Sequans, a provider of 4G and 5G semiconductor solutions for IoT, will transfer certain employees, assets, and licences as part of the deal. The acquisition is pending…

DigiKey and Schneider Electric to host webinar on wireless pushbutton

DigiKey is collaborating with Schneider Electric to host a webinar on wireless pushbutton technology. The event, titled “Experience Mobility in Manufacturing with Wireless Pushbuttons,” will take place on Tuesday, 27th August, at 11am CDT. The increasing demand for flexibility, mobility,…

DMTF publishes PICMG’s IoT standards, driving Industry 4.0

PICMG, the consortium driving open standards for modular and scalable computing, and DMTF, an industry standards organisation, have announced that their submission of the PICMG IoT.x firmware specification has been accepted and incorporated into the latest Work in Progress phase…

NeoCortec partners with farmIT to facilitate farm monitoring

NeoCortec, specialists in wireless connectivity and providers of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network hardware and software solutions, has partnered with Australian company farmIT to facilitate the monitoring of remote farm assets such as livestock water troughs, boundary gates, water tanks,…

Farnell awarded Ohmite EMEA Distributor of the Year 2023

Farnell, a distributor in electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair, has been honoured with the Ohmite EMEA Distributor of the Year 2023 Award. This accolade underscores Farnell’s successful partnership and notable achievements in collaboration with Ohmite over the…