IoT Continuum to accelerate digital transformation of industrial markets

Orange, Sierra Wireless, LACROIX, and STMicroelectronics have announced the creation of the IoT Continuum which is a partnership that aims to simplify and accelerate the mass deployment of IoT in Europe and beyond. By bringing together for the first time…

Why AIoT devices are learning to choose their own network connections

The Internet of Things (IoT) has traditionally depended on a simple model — devices connect to an available network, transmit data and wait for instructions or analysis. The artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) is changing that model. By combining AI…

Industry backs Openreach fibre upgrade, but warns speed is only part of the connectivity equation

Industry groups have welcomed Openreach’s plans to bring next-generation full-fibre broadband to more than 1m UK premises over the next 12 months, as AI, Cloud services and connected devices drive up demand for data. But the reaction also underlines that…

Shared fibre networks could become the foundation for the next IoT era

As billions of devices become connected – from smart meters and autonomous systems to industrial sensors and intelligent buildings – the value of fibre networks is shifting. The next challenge is no longer simply delivering more bandwidth, but creating flexible…

Panasonic Industries enhances its PIR sensor portfolio

Panasonic Industry Europe announces the expansion of its proven PIR motion sensor portfolio with the introduction of PaPIRs+, the next evolution of its widely used PaPIRs technology. Designed to meet increasing demands in building automation and smart infrastructure, PaPIRs+ delivers…

Zyxel networks launches trio of APs to help MSPs target growing outdoor market

Zyxel Networks has unveiled three new additions to its range of ruggedised, outdoor wireless access points, to help managed service provider (MSP) partners meet the growing demand for fast, reliable bandwidth in challenging environments. The trio of devices is designed…

How IoT devices are transforming Airbnb hosting and guest experiences

The hospitality and travel industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with the Internet of Things (IoT) playing a key role in shaping the future of guest experiences and operational efficiency, writes April Miller, Managing Editor at ReHack Magazine. If you…

Fixing the connectivity gap in remote water monitoring with satellite IoT

By Alastair MacLeod, CEO, Ground Control Across the water sector, monitoring data is under increasing scrutiny. What was once collected primarily to meet compliance requirements is now being used far more actively, both operationally and publicly. Regulators expect greater transparency,…

From TV remotes to CCTV: e-peas pushes battery-free devices into the mainstream

As pressure mounts on the electronics industry to address the environmental and safety risks of batteries, e-peas is positioning itself at the centre of a shift towards energy harvesting and more sustainable power solutions. Founded to develop ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions,…

Enabling 6G at high speeds: A distributed MIMO solution

The transition into a 6G-powered world is well underway. Smart cities are developing at a blinding pace, autonomous vehicles like robotaxis are already on the road in select areas, and with 5G having been deployed worldwide for years now, it’s…