Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget delivered a blend of ambition and restraint that has left the UK’s IoT and wider technology sectors weighing both its immediate implications and its long-term direction. While the government reaffirmed its desire to position the…
Aston University and PPM partner to extend radio-over-fibre technology
Aston University has launched a three-year partnership with Swindon-based Pulse Power & Measurement to advance radio-over-fibre systems, aiming to extend the technology into new commercial sectors and strengthen the UK’s position in high-speed communications. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership, funded by…
RANsemi and TechPhosis launch UK–India tie-up to accelerate small-cell innovation
RANsemi, the Bristol-based wireless semiconductor company, has entered a partnership with India’s TechPhosis to develop an integrated small cell starter kit, in a move that aims to deepen UK–India collaboration in next-generation mobile infrastructure. Announced today, the agreement brings together…
Wireless Logic roundtable: SGP.32 set to reshape operator dynamics and accelerate IoT growth
The introduction of a new eSIM standard for IoT devices is set to trigger a fundamental shift of power in the connectivity market, making it far easier for enterprises to switch operators, negotiate better terms, and manage vast fleets of…
AI in mobility: Lithuania’s growing hub shows both potential and pitfalls in smart transport
Albert Komar, head of brand at Lithuania-based software company Gurtam, looks at how AI is re-shaping the world of mobility, both in Lithuania and around the world. Artificial intelligence is having a powerful impact on mobility, though not always in…
Smart microgrid concepts for cities to be developed
E.ON UK and Hover Energy have announced plans to develop and deploy a series of advanced, smart microgrid projects aiming to meet the growing demand for more affordable and sustainable power in our cities. Hover Energy is a Dallas-based company…
Matter NFC chip streamlines smart-home device integration
STMicroelectronics has unveiled a secure NFC chip designed to make home networks faster and easier to install and scale, leveraging the latest Matter smart-home standard. ST’s ST25DA-C chip lets users add lighting, access control, security cameras, or any IoT device…
Unlocking innovation: high-performance imaging transforms modern smart lock design
Patrik Jan Spanik, Technical Marketing Analyst, onsemi, discusses how advanced imaging enables biometric smart locks to deliver secure, convenient, and intelligent access for homes. In an era where security and convenience are paramount, smart locks have emerged as a cutting-edge…
Cubic and CarPay-Diem roll out AI-driven in-vehicle payments platform
Cubic, the Dublin-based software-defined vehicle company, has partnered with humorously-named CarPay-Diem to launch its AI-powered in-vehicle payments platform, FleetWallet, across 12 European countries. The agreement will extend FleetWallet to more than 5,300 fuel retailers in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France,…
Quectel targets Gulf digital growth with IoT showcase at inaugural MWC Doha
Quectel has set out its ambitions for faster regional growth as it showcased a broad suite of Internet-of-Things technologies at the first edition of MWC Doha, an event intended to become the Middle East’s new hub for digital infrastructure and…