Granite River Labs (GRL) recently announced that its laboratory in Incheon, Korea, has been authorised by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) to conduct compliance testing for the DisplayPort standard and DisplayPort over USB Type-C on sink products supporting HBR3…
ITEC appointed by Crypto Quantique to sell security tech
Crypto Quantique, a quantum-driven security provider for IoT, has appointed ITEC of Tel Aviv, Israel to promote and support its IoT security products. ITEC will be responsible for the sale of Crypto Quantique’s QuarkLink software platform, which automates the creation…
Global smartphone shipments rose 8%, according to Counterpoint
Global smartphone shipments rose by 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This increase, observed across almost all regions, was attributed to improving consumer sentiment and favourable macroeconomic conditions, marking the third consecutive…
STL brings Optical Connectivity portfolio to US
STL, an optical and digital solutions company, has announced the expansion of its Optical Networking capability by introducing its Optical Connectivity portfolio to the US market. This development is a significant step towards providing comprehensive optical solutions tailored to the…
Quectel module added to Google’s Approved Vendor List
Quectel Wireless Solutions has announced that its advanced EM060K-GL module has been added to Google’s ChromeOS Approved Vendor List (AVL) as an option for OEMs. This milestone underscores Quectel’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable IoT products. The inclusion of the…
What is a fixed IP SIM?
A fixed IP SIM is a SIM with its own static, or ‘fixed’, IP address, which means when it’s deployed in a device, the device has a static IP address that doesn’t change. Fixed IP SIMs are particularly beneficial for…
Smart meter rollout: Addressing challenges
The smart meter rollout, a critical component of modernising energy infrastructure and meeting countries’ goals of net zero, can be a complex endeavour. Although smart meters have advantages such as improved energy efficiency, better grid reliability and real-time data, widespread…
598 million IoT antennas shipped in 2023, according to Berg Insight
Berg Insight has published a new report focusing on antennas for cellular IoT devices. While antennas are fundamentally simple passive components, their implementation presents numerous challenges. The intricacies of RF design demand a profound understanding of electromagnetic principles, signal integrity,…
Hayo launches IoT platform for MNOs and enterprises
Hayo has unveiled its global IoT platform. This platform supports both Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and consumer IoT applications, and is available for use by mobile network operators (MNOs) and enterprises alike. MNOs can white label and resell Hayo’s platform under their…
ABI Research launches Hybrid Cloud & 5G Markets research service
Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has announced launching its Hybrid Cloud & 5G Markets research service. This service aims to assist providers in attracting and serving customers by offering essential research on enterprise use cases, connectivity, and digitalisation requirements…
