Bluetooth extends its reach with latest protocol additions

Parker Dorris, Staff Product Manager for Bluetooth products at Silicon Labs discusses the latest features added to Bluetooth in version 6.0 Bluetooth has gained many features during the 25 years since the version 1.0 specifications appeared. The additions have opened…

Renesas launches all-in-one sensor module for air quality monitoring

Renesas Electronics has revealed a cutting-edge all-in-one sensor module designed for monitoring indoor air quality. The RRH62000, Renesas’ first multi-sensor air quality module, integrates various sensor parameters in a compact form, accurately detecting particles of different sizes, volatile organic compounds…

Infogrid acquires Building IoT’s tech

Infogrid, a company specialising in building intelligence and analytics with a focus on utilising AI and data to reduce the environmental impact of the global real estate sector, has announced its acquisition of Buildings IOT’s adaptive buildings technology. This strategic…

Upskilling the construction sector with new technologies

In this article for IoT Insider, Paul Taylor, Machined Seals Product Manager at FPE Seals details how the construction sector can upskill with drones, IoT, AI and more The construction sector is set for growth by as much as 12%…

Hubbcast identified “gap in insurance”: Q&A with Mohammad Aghababaie

The founding of Hubbcast over one year ago came about because Co-Founder and CEO Mohammad Aghababaie identified a “significant gap” in the insurance industry which could be filled by leveraging IoT data, he told IoT Insider in an exclusive interview.…

Essence Security integrates smoke solution with software providers

Essence Security, part of the Essence Group, has announced the integration of its innovative smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with monitoring station software providers worldwide. The most recent integrations include EBÜS from German firm Accellence and American provider COPS Monitoring.…

5GHz vs 2.4GHz: weighing up Wi-Fi frequency bands

The debate about 5GHz vs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi frequency bands is ongoing, and understanding their differences, advantages and drawbacks helps operators to understand what frequency in which to operate. Advantages and disadvantages 5GHz The 5GHz band provides higher data rates, making…

Emergent Connext launches network to address connectivity gap in rural areas

Emergent Connext has announced the launch of its innovative IoT network solution in Northwest Ohio, with the City of Defiance as its first customer, to address connectivity in rural communities. In collaboration with MetaLINK Technologies, based in Defiance, Emergent Connext…

NFC charging emerging as a transformative technology

Near-field communication (NFC) charging is offering a solution to one of the most persistent challenges in IoT; power autonomy. NFC as a technology can transmit power as well as data. As IoT devices grow across different sectors from consumer wearables…

Divirod joins SAS Partner Ecosystem

Water data and IoT provider Divirod has joined the SAS Internet of Things (IoT) Partner Ecosystem. SAS will collaborate with Divirod to combine its patented data-collection technology with SAS’ artificial intelligence (AI), IoT analytics, and advanced modelling capabilities. This partnership…