MediaTek launches T300 5G RedCap platform for IoT and low-power devices

At MWC 2024, MediaTek unveiled the latest addition to its 5G RedCap portfolio, the MediaTek T300 platform for IoT applications. The T300 is a 5G RedCap RF-system-on-chip (SoC) equipped with MediaTek’s M60 modem, which complies with the 3GPP Release-17 standard…

GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 sees four days of discussion on connectivity’s future

On 26 February 2024, in Barcelona, GSMA MWC Barcelona 2024 reconvened at the Fira de Barcelona, signalling the start of the largest and most influential event in the connectivity sector. The GSMA hosts MWC Barcelona, bringing together leaders from the…

The security considerations needed to create a successful smart city

Smart cities, the hailed culmination of the mass IoT revolution for the everyday use, are slowly beginning to take shape in countries across the world. With some cities going piece-meal, like Zurich in Switzerland implementing a Smart City Strategy that…

Emerging GSMA specifications to grow global IoT eSIM & iSIM connections 680%

According to a recent study by Juniper Research, the global count of IoT eSIM connections is set to surge to nearly 1.3 billion by 2028, up from 165 million in 2024. This significant increase is attributed to new eSIM specifications…

HARMAN and Qualcomm launch Ready Connect 5G TCU for connected cars

HARMAN has announced the launch of the HARMAN Ready Connect 5G Telematics Control Unit (TCU), leveraging Snapdragon Digital Chassis connected car technologies from Qualcomm Technologies to push connectivity boundaries and democratise the automotive connectivity landscape. Based on the Snapdragon Auto…

Crypto Quantique expands IoT security to support cellular

Crypto Quantique has expanded its portfolio to include cellular connectivity by utilising an IoT SAFE trusted SIM. Crypto Quantique’s QuarkLink IoT device security platform now securely supports IoT devices using Cellular networks, meaning customers can take advantage of the zero-trust…

2024 outlook: AI, Cyber Security, SGP.32, LPWAN

Entering the first months of 2024, the fusion of AI and IoT emerges as a cornerstone for industry evolution, marking a significant leap towards intelligent, interconnected systems. This confluence, known as AIoT, promises to enhance decision-making processes and operational efficiency…

Tennant Company partners with Brain Corp to pioneer robotic floor cleaning

Tennant Company, a company developing cleaning solutions, and Brain Corp, a company in autonomous technology for robotics and AI, have announced a sole technology agreement aimed at propelling the development and uptake of next-gen robotic floor cleaning technologies. This pivotal…

BodyCAP develop ingestible thermometer connected to smartphones

BodyCAP has developed the pioneering eCelsius Performance Connect System, centred around a connected ingestible thermometer for Sports and Occupational Health Research applications, whose connectivity to smartphones and tablets is provided by Insight SiP’s ISP1807-LR RF module. This System enables continuous…

IDEC introduces 7″ combined PLC+HMI

IDEC Corporation has broadened its SmartAXIS Touch portfolio with the unveiling of the FT2J Series, a sophisticated combination of PLC+HMI. This compact, all-in-one device integrates a full-function controller with both onboard and expandable I/O, alongside a cutting-edge 7″ touchscreen display.…