SmartCIC Group has appointed Paula Valverde as Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO) at its applied wireless intelligence division, xvolv. Valverde now leads the development, productisation, and delivery of xvolv’s AI-powered offerings. With over 20 years of experience driving business…
New feature of Bluetooth launched: Bluetooth Channel Sounding
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the organisation responsible for overseeing Bluetooth technology, has announced the launch of Bluetooth Channel Sounding, a new feature designed to provide secure and accurate distance measurement. This innovation is set to enhance the convenience,…
What’s Helium? A dramatic shift from traditional connectivity solutions
The question, what’s Helium, can be answered by looking at Helium through the lens of representing a dramatic shift in traditional connectivity solutions. Helium integrates Blockchain technology into wireless connectivity and leverages decentralised wireless networks to provide coverage. These networks…
IoT Unplugged – S3:E9 – Matter from the consumer experience
Matt Maupin, Senior Product Manager at Silicon Labs discussed Matter from the consumer experience in the latest episode of IoT Unplugged, sharing findings from his experiment as well as actionable insights for smart home device manufacturers. Over the course of…
NTT picked by Texas city to deploy private 5G solutions
NTT DATA has been chosen by the City of Brownsville, Texas, to implement its smart solutions and Private 5G (P5G) wireless connectivity. This initiative aims to enhance citizen services, bolster public safety, promote sustainability, and manage the city’s growth through…
Solving the problem of IoT interference with ultrasonic topology
Following on from developing a circuit to resolve interference, Dr. Daiki Hatanaka, Senior Research Scientist at NTT Basic Research Laboratories shares more 5G has ushered in a new era for the IoT landscape, with 5G-enabled connected devices accelerating enterprises’ digital…
BOW and XPLOR partner to integrate robotics into studio production
BOW, a universal robotics software company, and XPLOR, the world’s first Live Events research, development, and innovation centre based at Wakefield’s Production Park, have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating advanced robotics into the film, television, and live events…
Evolve provides connectivity solutions to major supermarket
Evolve, a provider of managed network solutions and IT services, has played a critical role in Asda’s strategic expansion. Following Asda’s £600 million acquisition of 116 petrol forecourt sites from the Co-op in 2022, the retailer faced the challenge of…
Utopi to distribute Watergate’s smart water products
Utopi has announced a new distribution agreement with Watergate, a company working in smart water management. Under this agreement, Watergate’s smart water management products will be integrated into Utopi’s suite of smart technology solutions, enhancing its capabilities in monitoring utility…
AURAK researchers integrate IoT and blockchain for food safety
A recent study conducted by a researcher from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has highlighted how the integration of IoT and blockchain technology can significantly enhance food safety. The study, led by Dr Tahseen Arshi, Associate Provost…
