Global smartphone shipments rose by 8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This increase, observed across almost all regions, was attributed to improving consumer sentiment and favourable macroeconomic conditions, marking the third consecutive…
Avnet and MACSO partner to scale IoT deployments
Avnet and MACSO Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate and scale IoT deployments globally by advancing AI models on hardware and electronic components through Avnet’s IoTConnect Partner Programme. MACSO specialises in training advanced AI models that can simultaneously…
Advantech releases device platform
Advantech, a provider of AIoT platforms and services, is pleased to announce the release of Ubuntu Pro for Devices, now integrated with the Advantech Edge Computing Platform. This combination offers significant benefits to IoT, AI, and industrial applications, enhancing security,…
Research from Juniper Research shows satellites will increase 150%
A recent study by Juniper Research indicates that the number of satellites capable of supporting IoT connectivity will increase by 150% over the next five years. The report projects a rise from 10,000 satellites in 2024 to over 24,000 by…
How Natural Language Processing (NLP) impacts the IoT
Zachary Amos, Editor of ReHack Magazine shares in this piece for IoT Insider the impact of natural language processing on IoT, digging into applications and advantages The convergence of natural language processing (NLP) and the Internet of Things (IoT) marks…
STL brings Optical Connectivity portfolio to US
STL, an optical and digital solutions company, has announced the expansion of its Optical Networking capability by introducing its Optical Connectivity portfolio to the US market. This development is a significant step towards providing comprehensive optical solutions tailored to the…
O-RAN specifications transposed into ATIS standards
ATIS and the O-RAN ALLIANCE have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), enabling the transposition of O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications into ATIS standards. The MoU establishes a collaborative process to identify O-RAN specifications for adoption by ATIS. This transposition is…
Quectel module added to Google’s Approved Vendor List
Quectel Wireless Solutions has announced that its advanced EM060K-GL module has been added to Google’s ChromeOS Approved Vendor List (AVL) as an option for OEMs. This milestone underscores Quectel’s commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable IoT products. The inclusion of the…
Digi and Atsign integrate security on cellular routers
Digi International, a global provider of IoT connectivity products and services, and Atsign, a provider of embedded security technology, have announced the integration of NoPorts on Digi IX40 cellular routers. This collaboration enhances Industry 4.0 deployments by providing a robust…
What is a fixed IP SIM?
A fixed IP SIM is a SIM with its own static, or ‘fixed’, IP address, which means when it’s deployed in a device, the device has a static IP address that doesn’t change. Fixed IP SIMs are particularly beneficial for…
