Sofant Technologies, the Edinburgh-based wireless communications company, has unveiled what it describes as a world-first demonstration of a fully functioning Ka-band transmit array powered by its proprietary RF MEMS beamforming integrated circuit. The milestone, announced at the Tech Tour Defence…
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.
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink to boost UK mobile coverage
Virgin Media O2 announced a multi-year partnership with Starlink Direct to Cell, marking the first initiative of its kind in the UK aimed at extending mobile coverage to rural areas and improving customer connectivity. Through the collaboration, Virgin Media O2…
Bellrock hires Mark Evans to lead engineering services sales drive
Facilities management firm Bellrock has appointed industry veteran Mark Evans as Director of Sales, Engineering Services, as the company looks to accelerate growth across its technical and engineering divisions. Evans, who has more than two decades of experience in the…
eSIM only: a structural shift operators can’t ignore
Apple’s iPhone 17 launch in September 2025 cements the shift to eSIM-only connectivity, writes Jeevithan Muttu, Vice President, Product & R&D at Motive. With the eSIM-exclusive iPhone Air and global expansion, physical SIMs are becoming obsolete. Apple’s RCS entitlement requirements…
Nordic Semiconductor unveils first open-source Android app for Bluetooth Channel Sounding
Nordic Semiconductor has become the first company to bring Bluetooth Channel Sounding to an open-source Android app, marking a significant step in the rollout of the new Bluetooth LE feature that enables highly accurate distance measurements between devices. The Norwegian…
Septentrio launches ultra-compact GNSS timing module for high-volume applications
Septentrio, part of Swedish technology group Hexagon, has launched a new compact GNSS receiver module aimed at high-volume time-synchronisation applications. The mosaic-G5 T, measuring 23 mm by 16 mm and weighing 2.2 grams, is designed for environments where size, weight…
Wialon teams up with MapUp to offer real-time toll billing for 4.2 million vehicles
Wialon, a fleet management software provider, has announced an integration with Silicon Valley-based MapUp to deliver real-time toll billing and reimbursements for more than 4.2 million connected vehicles. The partnership combines Wialon’s GPS tracking capabilities with MapUp’s TollTally platform, enabling…
What is federated learning for IoT? A privacy-first approach to smart device intelligence
To train, test and validate a model, you need data — data that is sometimes dispersed across thousands or even millions of Internet of Things devices. Federated learning is a novel machine learning technique in which each federated node exchanges…
Smart HVAC solution to power the energy-efficient building revolution
Milesight, a multi-potential sensing products provider, announced the expansion and optimisation of its Smart HVAC Monitoring and Management Solution, directly addressing the massive market shift toward building energy efficiency and smart climate control. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the…
Anritsu enhances 5G testing system to meet EU compliance standards
Japanese test and measurement equipment manufacturer Anritsu Corporation has upgraded its New Radio RF Conformance Test System ME7873NR to support the latest ETSI EN 301 908-25 standard, aligning with the EU’s Radio Equipment Directive (RED) for 5G wireless devices. The…
