Cubic3 and SoftBank to integrate NTN into SDVs

Cubic3 and SoftBank have announced a strategic partnership to advance the integration of satellite-based non-terrestrial networks (NTN) with terrestrial networks (TN) to create a ‘Ubiquitous Network’ for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and other high-value mobile assets. This collaboration builds on the…

Shelly Group expands into Poland

Shelly Group, a provider of IoT and smart building solutions headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, is accelerating its geographic expansion by establishing a subsidiary in Poland. This market entry aligns with the company’s strategy to further drive growth by expanding its…

Verizon Business launches V2X communication platform

Verizon Business has officially launched Edge Transportation Exchange, a mobile-network vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication platform for connected vehicles, with multiple customers already signed on. Following a successful 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) joint demonstration, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT),…

S6:E3: Managing global connectivity

In the latest episode of IoT Unplugged, Märt Kroodo, CEO and Founder of 1oT spoke to IoT Insider about the company’s unique approach to connectivity, which involved managing partnerships with telecoms on behalf of their customers. 1oT offers its customers…

Communication system connects utility meters to satellites

Zenner, EchoStar and Semtech have collaboratively revealed a groundbreaking innovation in utility technology: the first direct communication system connecting utility meters to satellites. This advancement marks a major leap in how water, gas and electric consumption data is collected, transmitted, and analysed—ushering…

Gilat on “accelerated R&D path” with $40 million contract

Gilat Satellite Networks recently announced that it has received a $40 million contract for its virtualised SkyEdge IV platform, expected to be delivered over the next 24 months. Designed with a Cloud-native architecture and ready for future 5G-NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network)…

SICK’s showcase at Smart Factory Expo targeted digital transformation

SICK appeared at Smart Factory Expo 2025 in Birmingham (4-5 June) showcasing a range of intelligent solutions targeted at assisting businesses with digital transformation, including the new SIG300 intelligent IO-Link Master, IO-Link Wireless Gateway, the TDC-X next-generation telematic data collector…

“Solving profound problems”: Emergent Connext discusses agtech

Following an announcement that Microsoft partnered with Emergent Connext to bring connectivity to the agriculture industry, Mike Roudi, CEO of Emergent Connext spoke to IoT Insider to spill the beans on the LoRaWAN network it is building, its partnership with…

Iridium NTN service integrated into GCT chipset

GCT Semiconductor Holding, a designer and supplier of 5G and 4G semiconductor solutions, recently announced its collaboration with Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice and data satellite communication, to integrate the Iridium NTN Direct service into GCT’s GDM7243SL chipset.…

SailGP to receive upgrade with T Mobile 5G network

SailGP is receiving a major tech upgrade from one of the fastest 5G networks in the nation. T-Mobile, SailGP’s exclusive US 5G partner, is returning to the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on Governors Island, 7-8 June, with next-level…