The LoRa Alliance has released the latest LoRaWAN Regional Parameters RP2-1.0.5 specification, defining new data rates that minimise time-on-air, maximise quality of service and reduce energy use of end-devices. Higher data rates also optimise network capacity, allowing more devices to…
Virgin Media O2 partners with Starlink to boost UK mobile coverage
Virgin Media O2 announced a multi-year partnership with Starlink Direct to Cell, marking the first initiative of its kind in the UK aimed at extending mobile coverage to rural areas and improving customer connectivity. Through the collaboration, Virgin Media O2…
Silicon Labs unveils the next evolution of IoT development
Silicon Labs announced the launch of the Simplicity Ecosystem, a next-generation suite of modular software tools with planned AI augmentation designed to transform embedded IoT development. Anchored by Simplicity Studio 6 and complemented by the emerging Simplicity AI SDK framework,…
WBBA sets out guidance for AI, broadband, and fibre prosperity
Those looking to establish AI-enhanced intelligent, resilient, and secure IP networks must use Net5.5G architecture as the foundation, the WBBA has urged in a new report presented at the Broadband Development Congress (BDC) 2025. Despite recent AI developments, concerns remain…
Manhattan’s eruv adopts electronic monitoring in world-first sensor project
A New York-based technology company has completed what is believed to be the world’s first electronic monitoring system for an eruv, the ritual boundary that enables Orthodox Jews to carry objects on the Sabbath. Aware Buildings, a specialist in long-range…
Highlight Labs continues AI innovation push to forecast network traffic trends
Highlight, developers of the Highlight SaaS Cloud-based network observability platform, has further deployed its Highlight Labs innovation team to harness AI-based machine learning algorithm to predict network traffic loads and trends. The Highlight Service Observability Platform can now identify when…
Keysight and NTT break 6G speed record
Keysight Technologies, Inc. in collaboration with NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT Innovative Devices Corporation (NTT Innovative Devices), announced a world record in data rate achieved using sub-THz frequencies. This milestone was reached with Keysight’s Vector Component Analyser (VCA) in conjunction…
Charting the future: standards driving non-terrestrial networks
By Nancy Friedrich, Product Manager for RF Aerospace Defence Products, Keysight Technologies Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are transforming global communication, particularly in remote areas. Beyond enhancing disaster response, NTNs enable machine-to-machine (M2M) applications like farming, transportation and environmental monitoring. Cellular networks…
S5:E7 – AI-powered smart buildings
Stefan Schwab, CEO, Enlighted spoke to IoT Insider about artificial intelligence and how it’s being used to power smart buildings on the latest episode of IoT Unplugged. Enlighted is a company that uses IoT and AI solutions to transform buildings…
How technology is tackling the threat of wildfires
Devastating fires in Greece, Portugal and the United States, saw the evacuation of holiday makers, residents, and businesses and homes consumed in minutes. Citizens of northern European nations would be mistaken if they thought this is an issue that needn’t…