South Valley Internet (SVI) and LCB Communications (LCB) have announced the receipt of two grants from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to enhance broadband Internet and telecommunications services across multiple underserved communities in San Benito County. The first grant,…
Kontron and Amarisoft to provide “off the shelf private 5G solutions
Kontron, a global provider of IoT and Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), has announced a partnership with Amarisoft, a 4G/5G software technology provider, to facilitate the deployment of private 5G solutions for the defence and security sectors. This collaboration integrates Kontron’s…
5G connectivity on flights closer to reality with recent trials
An advanced airborne 5G connectivity system has been successfully integrated into a Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, marking the completion of a series of demonstration flights. This technology is being developed by a consortium of UK companies led by Stratospheric Platforms Limited…
NIGCOMSAT partners with BON to use satellite technology
NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria’s satellite communication infrastructure provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to offer uplink services via the NIGCOMSAT satellite network. This collaboration, set to last for three months, aims to enhance the…
Avanti builds resilience for South African banks with satellites
Avanti Communications, a global provider of multi-orbit integrated connectivity services, has successfully conducted a satellite connectivity test in collaboration with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house, and Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks. This successful test signifies…
Soracom’s collaboration with Skylo now rolling out
Soracom has announced that its collaboration with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo has transitioned from Private Beta to a global initial service rollout for select Soracom customers. Speaking at the keynote session of Soracom Discovery 2024, Soracom CTO and…
IoT in environmental monitoring crucial for understanding climate
As the world population grows and climate change drives up temperatures and affects soil health desperately needed for growing crops, IoT in environmental monitoring is an incredibly useful tool as it leverages a range of technologies to monitor parameters crucial…