What is the state of the consumer eSIM market today?

News that Apple has launched a global eSIM-only iPhone – three years following its release of an eSIM-only model in the US – was met with excitement by industry experts, who believe Apple’s decision will catalyse greater adoption of eSIMs…

Wiliot and Avery Dennison expand partnership

Avery Dennison and Wiliot have expanded their partnership to scale the manufacturing, performance, and market reach of Wiliot’s ambient IoT technologies globally. Building on their collaboration in 2022, the expanded partnership includes Avery Dennison’s manufacturing of Wiliot’s IoT Bluetooth-enabled sensors,…

Smart buildings are fastest growing market for LoRaWAN deployments

The LoRa Alliance recently announced that smart buildings have emerged as the fastest-growing vertical market for LoRaWAN deployments, based on information provided by members. Key applications driving a rapid return on investment (ROI) for building owners include energy and operational…

Powerful AI is well within reach for any retailer looking for growth

Retailers can put Edge AI to work and benefit from its capabilities, writes Marc Del Vecchio, Retail/ Staff Solutions Manager, Supermicro Edge AI technology is endlessly flexible, and economical solutions can be created to suit retailers of any size to…

The rise of the cellular-enabled smartwatch

Ronald Wilting, CEO of Forefront RF, observes a trend happening worldwide: secure, cellular-enabled smartwatches for children Across the globe, there is increasing public and regulatory attention on how and when children engage with technology. In several countries, authorities have issued…

85% of UK businesses experienced a phishing attack

Phishing scams have exploded into one of the most prevalent threats facing both individuals and businesses, with cyber criminals growing increasingly sophisticated. Alongside conventional phishing via email, cyber criminals are also conducting smishing (phishing carried out via SMS). The latest…

Mitsubishi Electric will acquire Nozomi Networks

Nozomi Networks announced they have signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Mitsubishi Electric. Nozomi Networks will be a wholly owned subsidiary, operating independently of Mitsubishi Electric. This acquisition accelerates Nozomi’s industrial cybersecurity innovation while maintaining the company’s heterogeneous…

HCA expands energy management specification

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of secure interoperability and energy savings across long-life appliances, HVAC systems and TVs within the connected home ecosystem, announced the upcoming HCA Energy Management Specification 2.0 and HCA…

ONEKEY report reveals the CRA is not being prioritised

A report published by ONEKEY, a Germany-based cybersecurity company, has revealed that the German economy is not prioritising the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The CRA imposes obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of networked devices, machines, and systems. “In…

Why copper shortages are an opportunity – interview with TXO

A PwC report published earlier this year in July warned of impending copper supply shortages if emissions weren’t cut, posing direct risks to the semiconductor industry. Another industry at risk is telecommunications: one that is in the process of transitioning…