OptConnect recently announced its acquisition of Capestone, a Netherlands-based company specialising in 4G and 5G IoT solutions across Europe. This acquisition follows OptConnect’s previous purchases of Premier Wireless Solutions in November 2021 and M2M DataGlobal in January 2024. Together, these…
Passing the torch: LoneStar Tracking acquires Nova Labs’ 1663
LoneStar Tracking has announced the acquisition of Nova Labs’ 1663, a key provider of bespoke IoT solutions developed on the Helium Network, one of the world’s largest decentralised wireless network. This acquisition follows a period of robust growth for both…
Verizon to acquire Frontier for $20 billion
Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications have announced a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion. This strategic acquisition of Frontier, the largest pure-play fibre internet provider in the US, will significantly bolster…
Qualcomm to acquire Sequans 4G technologies
Qualcomm Technologies have announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sequans’ 4G IoT technologies. Sequans, a provider of 4G and 5G semiconductor solutions for IoT, will transfer certain employees, assets, and licences as part of the deal. The acquisition is pending…
Forterro acquires Prodaso for intelligent software
Forterro has acquired the German company Prodaso, an innovative startup specialising in the interface between IoT and AI applications for manufacturing processes. Prodaso’s flagship product, DeepPRO, creates a digital twin of the production hall, providing a real-time overview of production…
Global Wi-Fi hub in India aims to make it a centre of R&D excellence
The hub already has 40 employees and Nordic Semiconductor is looking to grow it rapidly by attracting top R&D talent from within India. The mission is to develop market-leading low power Wi-Fi products and services that integrate seamlessly with all…
