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.

ABAX launches site operations platform to simplify real-time asset tracking

ABAX has moved to broaden its position in the asset-tracking market with the launch of ABAX Site Operations, a simplified real-time location system aimed at businesses seeking faster oversight of equipment across sites, warehouses, and yards. The Larvik-based company, one…

WBA says Quality of Service mechanisms breakthrough could underpin next wave of low-latency applications

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has reported what it describes as a significant improvement in Wi-Fi performance following a series of field trials showing how standardised Quality of Service mechanisms can lead to latency reductions of up to 70%. The industry…

Arctic football arena installs smart LEDs to cut energy use and improve visibility

An indoor football arena, in the Norwegian town of Fauske, perched above the Arctic Circle, has been fitted with a smart lighting system designed to eliminate dark spots on the pitch and cut energy use, in a project that reflects…

Avalue warns IoT shift to large-scale deployment demands stronger Edge and AI capability

Avalue Technology has said the global Internet of Things sector is shifting from early-stage trials to broad commercial deployment, as the number of connected devices rose 13% to 18.8bn units in 2024 and began generating far larger volumes of sensor…

Kongsberg and MacArtney agree MoU to create integrated underwater sensing offer

Kongsberg Discovery and MacArtney Underwater Technology have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding aimed at creating a combined turnkey offering in the fast-growing market for towed underwater sensing systems. The agreement, concluded on Monday at Kongsberg Discovery’s facility in Horten,…

Lightbug launches autonomous RTK system promising centimetre-level accuracy

Lightbug, the UK-based GPS and IoT manufacturer, has launched what it claims is the first fully autonomous real-time kinematic system capable of delivering centimetre-level positioning without human intervention. The technology, called Unattended RTK, was released alongside the RH2, a new…

Kyocera claims breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication with 5.2 Gbps optical system

Kyocera has unveiled what it describes as a breakthrough in underwater wireless optical communication, a technology it claims could sharply accelerate real-time data transfer for marine research, subsea industrial work, and autonomous underwater vehicles. The Japanese technology group said on…

Signify launches DALI sensor to tighten energy control across industrial sites

Signify has expanded its Interact connected lighting platform with a new mains-powered motion and daylight DALI sensor designed to give industrial site managers tighter control over energy use. Announced on 27th November 2025 in Eindhoven, the sensor integrates with a…

RANsemi and TechPhosis launch UK–India tie-up to accelerate small-cell innovation

RANsemi, the Bristol-based wireless semiconductor company, has entered a partnership with India’s TechPhosis to develop an integrated small cell starter kit, in a move that aims to deepen UK–India collaboration in next-generation mobile infrastructure. Announced today, the agreement brings together…

Wireless Logic roundtable: SGP.32 set to reshape operator dynamics and accelerate IoT growth

The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…