Verizon Communications and Frontier Communications have announced a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion. This strategic acquisition of Frontier, the largest pure-play fibre internet provider in the US, will significantly bolster…
Indio Networks collaborates with EdgeCore Wi-Fi
Indio Networks, a provider of networking solutions with nearly two decades of experience, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Edgecore Wi-Fi, based in Taiwan. This partnership marks a significant development within the OpenWiFi ecosystem, as both companies are…
Trasna acquires Workz in move to meet demand for SIM technologies
In a strategic move to enhance its IoT capabilities, Trasna Holdings, a specialist in IoT communications, has acquired Workz, a company in Cloud-based eSIM solutions. This acquisition positions Trasna as a major player in both current and future mobile IoT…
Aqara unveils smart home solutions at IFA 2024
Aqara has unveiled a range of innovative smart home solutions aimed at enhancing security, safety, energy efficiency, and interoperability. Alongside these new developments, Aqara has announced partnerships with Home Assistant and Tesla, expanding its ecosystem and integration capabilities. Home security…
Belden announces integration with AWS IoT
Belden has announced the integration of its CloudRail software with AWS IoT SiteWise. Acquired by Belden in 2023, CloudRail offers Cloud-based device management, allowing users to globally roll out, manage, and update edge devices. This fully managed solution processes data…
Gilat secures $12 million orders from satellite operator
Gilat Satellite Networks recently announced it has secured orders exceeding $12 million from a prominent satellite operator to expand their global SATCOM network. This expansion will utilise Gilat’s SkyEdge range of VSAT platforms, with delivery expected over the next 12…
FLIR to unveil solutions for smart traffic control
FLIR is set to reveal an innovation at ITS World Congress 2024, with the potential to revolutionise inter-urban traffic flow and road safety within smart cities. ITS World Congress, the event for smart mobility, offers the ideal platform for FLIR’s…
EXA Infrastructure acquires Bulgarian telecommunications provider
EXA Infrastructure has reached an agreement to acquire Global Communication Net AD (GCN), a Bulgarian telecommunications provider operating a national fibreoptic network exceeding 2,500km. This acquisition represents a key enhancement of EXA Infrastructure’s strategic assets in South-Eastern Europe. The transaction,…
Thread releases 1.4 specification
The Thread Group has officially released its Thread 1.4 specification, alongside launching a new certification programme for applications. This release enables members to introduce significant upgrades to both new and existing wireless IoT devices, as well as advanced sensor networks,…
New developments extend the battery life of LPWAN devices
In this exclusive article for IoT Insider, Martin Lesund, Technical Marketing Manager – Cellular IoT at Nordic Semiconductor investigates battery life in LPWAN devices Supported by the latest innovations in low power wireless technology, cellular IoT products can achieve unprecedented…