Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry body working to develop standards for direct-to-device (D2D) Internet of Things (IoT) and other Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technologies. The MSSA, founded in February 2024, aims…
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.
Nordic Semiconductor debuts software SIM to shrink and simplify cellular IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor has introduced a software-based integrated SIM (iSIM) for its nRF91 Series of cellular IoT modules, aiming to simplify device design and manufacturing while improving durability and reducing costs. The new system, called nuSIM, replaces physical SIM cards and…
AMD and Ericsson Join Forces to Deliver Greener, More Efficient 5G Networks
AMD and Ericsson have deepened their partnership to develop more energy-efficient and scalable 5G network infrastructure, in a move aimed at helping telecom operators reduce costs and meet sustainability targets while expanding digital services. The Swedish telecoms group has validated…
SECO launches Clea Vend platform to bring real-time data to vending operators
Italian technology group SECO has launched a telemetry platform, aiming to bring real-time data insights to a wider range of vending operators and streamline machine management. The Cloud-first Clea Vend platform offers operators monitoring and analytics tools for vending machines,…
Anritsu launches 5G satellite test cases to speed device certification
Anritsu Corporation has broadened its 5G testing portfolio with the launch of new test cases designed for non-terrestrial network (NTN) devices, accelerating certification for satellite-connected 5G equipment. The Japanese test and measurement company has added 3GPP-compliant wireless test cases to…
Sateliot and Nordic achieve world first with 5G IoT connection via low-Earth orbit satellite
Sateliot, the Barcelona-based 5G IoT satellite telecommunications operator, has completed what it calls an industry first: a successful 5G IoT data transmission from a standard commercial cellular device directly through a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite. The test marks a major…
Fanless DS-330 aims to bring Edge computing to Public Displays
Taiwanese supplier of AIoT platforms and services, Advantech has unveiled a compact, fanless digital signage player aimed at the growing market for smart city infrastructure. The DS-330, powered by Intel Atom x7000 series processors, delivers 4K visuals in a small…
Walmart deploys millions of IoT sensors with Wiliot in supply chain digitisation push
Walmart is deploying millions of ambient internet-of-things (IoT) sensors across its US supply chain in partnership with Wiliot, in what the companies claim is the retail industry’s first large-scale rollout of the technology. The collaboration will see Wiliot’s battery-free “IoT…
Highlight launches unified dashboard to oversee IoT and network infrastructure
UK-based network service monitoring company Highlight has unveiled a new Internet of Things (IoT) observability service designed for Cisco Meraki devices, as demand grows for integrated oversight of digital infrastructure. The service provides real-time visibility of IoT performance, incorporating device…
MediaTek introduces Genio 720 and 520 IoT platforms for GenAI
At embedded world, MediaTek unveiled its latest Edge-AI IoT platforms, the Genio 720 and Genio 520. These new additions to the Genio series support generative AI models, human-machine interface (HMI) applications, multimedia, and connectivity features for smart home, retail, industrial,…
