In July 2024 MedUX published its 2024 UK benchmark report (in addition to its Europe benchmark report) on fixed broadband performance – with some surprising results. One aspect mentioned in the report was that the UK leads in fibre deployment…
How to make the Internet unbreakable
Jennifer Holmes, COO of The London Internet Exchange (LINX) writes about the importance of creating a strategy to mitigate Internet disruption On 5th of March 2024, the cutting of several crucial undersea communications cables in the Red Sea has caused…
NIS2 Directive comes into force today
The NIS2 Directive officially came into force today, as the European Commission adopted the Directive’s first rules, which outline strict cybersecurity requirements. NIS2 Directive builds on foundations of NIS The Directive, which marks the first piece of EU-wide legislation on…
IoT-enabled industrial ecosystem aims to improve worker comfort
Big Ass Fans and Lexmark have collaborated to launch CommandSense, an innovative IoT-powered comfort ecosystem designed to enhance the wellbeing of industrial and manufacturing workers. This fully automated system aims to mitigate heat stress, improve safety standards, and reduce energy…
IoT Unplugged: S4:E2 – The versatility of RAIN technology
Aileen Ryan, President and CEO of the RAIN Alliance featured on the latest episode of IoT Unplugged, as she delved into RAIN technology, the Alliance’s role in driving adoption and established and emerging industries that are benefiting from deployment. RAIN…
Parks Associate research shows AI-powered features are popular
Parks Associates is set to present its latest research on smart home technology and AI at the 19th annual CONNECTIONS Summit, taking place on 7th January during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The firm’s new study, ‘Consumer Perception and Use…
Rohde & Schwarz demonstrate wireless power systems
Rohde & Schwarz demonstrated a proof of concept for testing far-field wireless power systems at the IEEE Wireless Power Technology Conference and Expo (WPTCE) in Kyoto, Japan. The radio frequency (RF) wireless power tester, developed by Rohde & Schwarz, integrates…
Tracking and tackling Africa’s poachers with satellite IoT
Alastair MacLeod, CEO of Ground Control argues that satellite IoT is playing a vital role in turning the tide against illegal poaching. According to the World Animal Foundation, poaching is worth between $7 and $23 billion annually, with one rhino…
Constellation Technologies & Operations secures 9.3m in funding
Constellation Technologies & Operations, a start-up focused on developing a satellite constellation to enable telecom operators to offer high-speed, low-latency internet from space, has secured €9.3 million in funding. The investment comes from the Expansion fund, which specialises in New…
Antenna digital twin solution targets car connectivity
Rohde & Schwarz, in partnership with wireless communications specialists IMST GmbH, has developed a patented antenna digital twin solution, addressing key challenges and offering substantial benefits for vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers by optimising automotive connectivity. This solution combines antenna…