Vodafone and Amazon extend Africa connectivity

Vodafone and Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite (LEO) communications initiative, have announced a collaboration through which Vodafone and Vodacom will use Project Kuiper’s network to extend the reach of 4G/5G services to more of their customers in Europe…

Startup and shipping giant join to tackle CO2 emissions with IoT

A new collaboration between a startup and a shipping giant will see a small-scale pilot of IoT-enabled vessels. The hope is the partnership will use data collected to guide and encourage more sustainable operational decisions. Signol, a “behavioural change startup” and…

Laird Connectivity and Wirepas join expand IoT use on Bluetooth Low Energy devices

Laird Connectivity and Wirepas have announced they have joined forces to deliver combined hardware and software solutions connecting Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) modules for massive IoT implementations. Together, Wirepas and Laird Connectivity enable their customers and partners to take advantage…

Why IoT devices are game-changing for flood insurance market

80% of the world’s catastrophic flood losses aren’t insured. That’s a $58bn bill each year for governments, businesses and people. The problem is getting bigger too, because of climate change, population growth and urbanisation. In a world of increasingly extreme…

WISeSat introduces IoT satellite with post-quantum capabilities

WISeKey has introduced an secure picosatellite solution for Quantum-Ready IoT communications through its subsidiary, WISeSat AG. This innovative satellite has been specifically engineered to resist hacking attempts, even from sophisticated state actors, targeting satellite IoT communication and control systems. It…

FCC begin consultation on IoT labelling

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a consultation process regarding its proposed cybersecurity labelling framework for IoT. This initiative seeks input and feedback from industry stakeholders, users, and the general public. The FCC is suggesting the implementation of…

Intellinum unveils Flexi AI for supply chain execution

Intellinum has introduced Flexi AI, an AI-enabled solution poised to redefine supply chain execution. Flexi AI is designed to enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness by leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, real-time data analytics, automation, and IoT integration. A new…

Arrow Electronics adds radiation hardened Arm microcontrollers from VORAGO Technologies

Arrow Electronics has announced a distribution agreement with VORAGO Technologies, which specialises in radiation hardened and extreme-temperature Arm-based microcontrollers (MCUs). The agreement lets Arrow offer European customers a portfolio of qualified devices that are ready to deploy in space and…

VIAVI partners with Google Cloud to provide Cloud-based network intelligence and optimisation

Viavi Solutions announced the availability of NITRO AIOps on Google Cloud, creating an innovative solution that leverages VIAVI cutting-edge network analytics solutions and Google Cloud’s native service capabilities. The collaboration aims to address critical challenges faced by Communication Service Providers…

ABB to invest $280m in its European Robotics hub in Sweden

ABB announced an investment of $280 million to expand its manufacturing footprint in Europe and build a new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Västerås, Sweden. The Campus will serve as the hub for ABB Robotics’ offering in Europe, providing…