The smart meter rollout, a critical component of modernising energy infrastructure and meeting countries’ goals of net zero, can be a complex endeavour. Although smart meters have advantages such as improved energy efficiency, better grid reliability and real-time data, widespread…
Ezurio releases module powered by Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4
Ezurio recently unveiled the Sona IF513 module featuring Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. Designed to address the stringent demands of contemporary IoT applications, the Sona IF513 offers exceptional wireless performance, robust security features, and effortless integration capabilities. Powered by Infineon’s…
Silicon Labs’ SoC picked for smart switch
Silicon Labs has announced that its MG21 2.4 GHz wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) has been chosen by SONOFF for its new ZBMicro smart switch, the Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adaptor. The ZBMicro represents a significant advancement in smart home technology. Serving…
598 million IoT antennas shipped in 2023, according to Berg Insight
Berg Insight has published a new report focusing on antennas for cellular IoT devices. While antennas are fundamentally simple passive components, their implementation presents numerous challenges. The intricacies of RF design demand a profound understanding of electromagnetic principles, signal integrity,…
Hayo launches IoT platform for MNOs and enterprises
Hayo has unveiled its global IoT platform. This platform supports both Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and consumer IoT applications, and is available for use by mobile network operators (MNOs) and enterprises alike. MNOs can white label and resell Hayo’s platform under their…
Elevating security measures for gas and water meters
In this exclusive piece for IoT Insider, Ralph Stillinger, Dev. Engineer – Embedded Firmware, Zenner USA covers security measures for gas and water meters As the digital landscape evolves, fortifying customer data privacy and authenticity has become paramount. One practical…
Vodafone enables LTE-M in IoT portfolio
Vodafone has enabled Long Term Evolution for Machines (LTE-M), also known as CAT-M, aimed at providing business customers with a complementary IoT service for low-power, low-data applications. LTE-M is tailored for IoT devices that are not connected to mains electricity…
EU AI Act comes into force today
The EU AI Act, which is set to come into force on the 1st August 2024, marks the European Union’s (EU) first piece of regulation related to artificial intelligence (AI). With the first regulatory framework for AI proposed by the…
LPWAN: Navigating regulations and integration
LPWAN (Low Power, Wide Area Networks) are predominantly made up of LoRa and NB-IoT connections, according to recent research from Omdia. LPWAN technologies including LoRaWAN, Sigfox 0G and NB-IoT provide long-range communications with minimal power consumption. Unlike traditional cellular networks,…
IoT Unplugged – S3:E4 – Facilitating connectivity with decentralised networks
Amy Garland, Business Development Manager at The Helium Foundation was the latest guest on IoT Unplugged, to discuss the advancement of decentralised wireless technology. In her role at The Helium Foundation she focuses on the Helium project, which supports two…
