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…
NXP introduces new MCU family
NXP Semiconductors has introduced its new i.MX RT700 crossover MCU family, designed to deliver substantial power savings and advanced AI capabilities for smart Edge devices such as wearables, medical devices, smart home products, and HMI platforms. The i.MX RT700 series…
Mouser to sponsor 2024 Matter Challenge
Mouser Electronics is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the 2024 Matter Challenge in collaboration with Silicon Labs and Arduino. Open to participants of all skill levels, the Matter Challenge aims to inspire the Silicon Labs Community and beyond by…
Essence announces partnership with Colchester City Council
Essence SmartCare, part of the global IoT remote care solutions company Essence Group, has announced a partnership with Colchester City Council to upgrade the county’s alarm service infrastructure using Essence SmartCare’s digital telecare solutions. Through this collaboration, Colchester residents will…
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…
Kinéis reflects on deployment of five new satellites
On 21st September 2024, Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher successfully deployed five new satellites into orbit as part of the Kinéis constellation, dedicated to the IoT. This brings the total number of deployed nanosatellites to 10, out of a planned 25.…
New partnership with BICS and Cellusys to improve roaming
BICS, a part of the Proximus Group and an international communications enabler responsible for carrying half of the world’s data roaming traffic, has strengthened its global roaming services through a new partnership with Cellusys, a provider of roaming signalling solutions.…
Is a SIM-less future ahead of us?
The announcement of Apple’s new iPhone and iPhone 16 Plus demonstrated how the phone manufacturer is turning its focus to the integration of AI to deliver new experiences for users, but also raised questions about the possibility of a “SIM-less”…
