According to the International Federation of Robots (IFR), manufacturing firms in the United States have significantly increased their investment in automation, as the total installations of industrial robots surged by 12%, reaching 44,303 units in 2023. Leading this adoption trend…
What can we learn from the 2G sunset in the US?
3G has already gone or going fast. Now the 2G network is shutting down around the globe. In the UK and Germany, the intention is to phase out 2G services by 2033 at the latest but other regions including the…
Hikvision emphasised road traffic safety at Intertraffic 2024
Hikvision’s appearance at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024, a global trade fair for mobility and traffic technology, saw the company unveil a range of traffic, transport, and parking management solutions and products powered by Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology, promising to…
Listening to the plants: Cisco’s solutions to support coffee farmers
In an effort to explore more sustainable approaches to coffee farming in challenging environments as climate change proves a hurdle for farmers, Cisco has forged a partnership with the ConSenso Project, a coalition of Tanzanian espresso farmers and Italian plant…
What will the NIS2 Directive mean for smaller organisations
First established in July 2016, The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS), encompassed two groups— the operators of essential services; and relevant digital service providers. The aim of the directive was to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and, while somewhat effective, it…
QT Group and Qualcomm collaborate to improve industrial IoT devices
Qt Group and Qualcomm Technologies have joined forces to enhance the development of advanced graphical user interfaces (GUI) and software quality assurance for industrial IoT devices. The collaboration between Qt’s cross-platform development tools and Qualcomm Technologies’ expertise empowers IoT manufacturers…
5G lab to open in UK city shopping centre
A new 5G-enabled workspace, the 5G Immersive Lab, is set to launch in Eldon Square’s Greys Quarter, offering businesses a platform to test new products and access cutting-edge virtual reality technology. This initiative is being spearheaded by Digital Catapult with…
Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports consumer eSIM adoption doubled in 2023
Consumer adoption of eSIM technology continues to grow rapidly, according to exclusive market monitoring figures released by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA). The latest data shows that consumer eSIM profile downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year-on-year. Growth was…
PSTI Act enters into law to enforce security in smart devices
For manufacturers selling smart devices in the UK, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act came into force on 29th April 2024, stipulating that smart devices sold to the UK must be designed to enforce greater security. The purpose…
O-RAN ALLIANCE Certification and Badging Program gains speed
Since its launch in June 2022, the O-RAN ALLIANCE’s (O-RAN) Certification and Badging Program has aimed to accelerate the uptake of open and intelligent Radio Access Networks (RAN) by instilling confidence in O-RAN products and solutions globally. This certification process…
