In weighing up microcontrollers (MCUs) versus microprocessors (MPUs), engineers have to take into account the fundamental architectural differences and the core differences, but also the role IoT has played in blurring the lines between these two technologies as the requirements…
FWA is good for operators, finds RAN Research
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to be a positive development for operators, many of whom are finding it difficult to fully capitalise on their 5G investments, according to recent research from RAN Research. The industry is increasingly focusing on 5G-based…
Geotab partners with Volkswagen, expanding OEM network
Geotab has announced a partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services (VW GIS), a key provider of multi-brand data products within the Volkswagen Group. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding Geotab’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) network. By integrating high-quality…
51% increase of industrial robot sales, according to IFR
Sales of industrial robots in the UK reached an all-time high in 2023, with 3,830 units installed, marking a 51% increase compared to the previous year. The main contributor to this surge has been the automotive sector, according to the…
u-blox unveils new GNSS platform
u-blox recently unveiled its new X20 all-band high-precision GNSS platform, setting a new standard for accuracy, performance, and security. Building on the success of the company’s established F9 GNSS platform, the X20 addresses the growing demand for high-precision GNSS worldwide,…
The Gigabit train: An evolution of rail connectivity
Mark Barrett, CCO at Blu Wireless discusses the first-ever Gigabit train implementation within the UK in this article for IoT Insider ‘The Gigabit Train’ is the concept of a train achieving wireless connectivity of 1Gbps of capacity to passengers with…
Semtech releases LoRaWAN hub design and evaluation kit
Semtech recently announced the release of its one-channel LoRaWAN hub reference design and evaluation kit. This new offering is aimed at smaller network deployments, including small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs/SMEs) and smart home applications. According to recent insights from Omdia: “It is…
What is the protocol MQTT?
The protocol MQTT (Messaging Queueing Telemetry Transport) is a messaging protocol designed for low-bandwidth, high-latency networks, making it well-suited for IoT devices that require frequent, small data transmissions such as smart meters, environmental sensors or wearable health devices. Developed in…
£8 billion investment from AWS for the UK
As of the 11th September, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the UK government has secured an £8 billion investment from Amazon Web Services (AWS) which it said it anticipated will support thousands of jobs across the UK. The jobs expected to…
Juniper Research shows revenue from IoT roaming to rise to $2.2bn
A recent study by Juniper Research has revealed that operator revenue from IoT roaming is expected to rise from $1.1 billion in 2024 to $2.2 billion by 2029. This comprehensive report highlights that while 5G IoT devices will make up…
