According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, a connected car is a trend in the automotive industry. It is estimated that nearly 72% of all cars sold worldwide in the near future will have (original equipment…
Can IoT development in smart utilities go hand in hand with cybersecurity?
We are seeing rapid digital transformation happening across the energy and utilities industry. Vast resources are being invested in smart initiatives to transform the sector, making it fit for purpose to support a more sustainable future. National Grid has said…
Advantech release ADAM-6700 IoT I/O gateway
Advantech, an Industrial IoT company, announced the availability of its ADAM-6700 WISE-EdgeLink series. Adam-6700 is an IoT I/O gateway with comprehensive functions including on-board I/O support and RS-485/Ethernet interface. It is an all-in-one device that not only integrates OT and…
Fujitsu and Misawa Homes start joint trials for secure living spaces
Fujitsu and Misawa Homes have announced the start of joint trials to personalise shared spaces using authentication technology developed by Fujitsu. Through its trials, Fujitsu and Misawa aim to explore how to offer families and visitors alike comfortable, personalised, secure…
STMicroelectronics reveals IR sensor for presence and motion detection in building automation
STMicroelectronics is launching a novel human-presence and -motion detector to enhance security systems, home-automation equipment, and IoT devices that typically use passive infrared (PIR) sensing. The STHS34PF80 sensor contains thermal transistors that can detect stationary objects, unlike conventional PIR detectors…
Connected Solutions Group launches national wireless channel partnership programme
Connected Solutions Group (CSG), a provider in wireless hardware deployment and services, has announced the launch of a full-scale channel compensation programme titled ‘CSG Partner Network’. The new channel model, effective July 15th of 2023, will allow partners to expand their…
Airbus extends partnership with Astrocast for further satellite IoT technology
Astrocast, a satellite IoT operator, has announced the extension of its partnership with the aerospace company Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus). This partnership enhances the capabilities of satellite Internet of Things (SatIoT) technology. It enables Astrocast to further increase its…
Researchers develop full biodegradable artificial muscle in soft robotics ‘triumph’
A joint effort from scientists at universities across the globe have developed a fully biodegradable, high-performance artificial muscle, a development heralded as a step towards sustainability becoming a lasting trend in the field of soft robotics. At Max Planck Institute…
White House unveil IoT cybersecurity label plan
The White House has unveiled its plan for a US Cyber Trust Mark intended to certify that IoT devices marked with the label have met security criteria. The voluntary programme by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is due to roll…
Soracom and Skylo join for Cloud-native IoT Non-Terrestrial Network
Soracom, a global provider of IoT connectivity, today announced a new strategic partnership with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo Technologies. This collaboration promises customers building IoT solutions and M2M devices access to Skylo’s leading direct-to-device 3GPP NTN connectivity, along…
