FCC aims to close digital gap with Wi-Fi hotspot proposal

As millions of students, school staff and library patrons struggle with digital access to the same educational resources, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Jessica Rosenworcel, recently proposed that Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services be eligible for E-Rate…

Mobility service: the importance of accurate GNSS

According to Manuel del Castillo, VP, Sales and Marketing at FocalPoint, accurate GNSS is the future to facilitating smart transportation Every day, people encounter modern navigational challenges while travelling to their intended destinations. Delivery drivers relying on accurate positional data,…

Linux Foundation’s report shows open source is transforming industries

The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organisation promoting mass innovation through open source, has released a new report titled “Software-Defined Vertical Industries: Transformation Through Open Source”. Sponsored by LF Energy, this report examines how vertical industries have increasingly become software-defined due…

Iridium STL service now available in Europe and APAC

Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice and data satellite communications, has announced the expanded commercial availability of its Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, an alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solution. Due to increased commercial demand, Iridium partners…

Travel eSIMs: a threat or an opportunity?

A recent webinar hosted by Kaleido Intelligence discussed the travel eSIM opportunity for mobile network operators (MNOs), as conversation revolved around whether eSIMs should be regarded as a threat or opportunity to MNOs. Jon King, Chief Commercial Officer and Nitin…

Swissbit expands PCle portfolio

Swissbit is continuing its strategic expansion into PCIe offerings with the introduction of the N2000 (Gen3 PCIe) and N3000 (Gen4 PCIe) product families. These new families are designed for applications requiring PCIe performance, balanced with low power consumption and minimal…

NeoCortec showcased sensor-to-Cloud solution

At Embedded World 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, NeoCortec, specialists in wireless connectivity and providers of ultra-low-power bi-directional wireless mesh network hardware and software solutions, showcased the simplicity of creating a comprehensive sensor-to-Cloud solution. Using NeoMesh Click boards from MikroE and…

NTT and Zebra on a mission to drive private 5G adoption

NTT DATA has announced a strategic partnership with Zebra Technologies to drive innovation in the 5G device ecosystem and support its widespread adoption across various industries. Through this multi-year agreement, NTT DATA and Zebra Technologies will collaborate to promote the…

DigiKey announces Smart World video series

DigiKey, a global distributor, has announced the release of Season 4 of its City Digital video series, titled “AI in the Smart World.” This series, sponsored by Molex and STMicroelectronics, delves into various facets of artificial intelligence (AI) integration, including…

Interrogating the SGP.32 standard

The SGP.32 standard is drawing attention within the IOT industry for the impact it will have on remote SIM provisioning which enables SIM profiles to be switched by reprogramming eSIMs. The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) which represents…