Research released by the University of St Andrews has unravelled energy harvesting potential using light and movement, discovering the makeup and methods used to generate electricity using an emerging family of semiconductors. Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the research investigates the…
High-profile attacks on M&S and Co-op stress importance of cybersecurity
High-profile cyber attacks which crippled M&S and Co-op have been watched closely by the cybersecurity industry, least of all because it shows that even the largest organisations can be badly affected by cyber attacks, and the fallout can be immense.…
IoT in manufacturing: how 5G can boost the sector’s uptake
Only a third of manufacturing companies have adopted IoT, and reservations can be addressed by 5G, writes Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of Crystaline IoT technologies allow manufacturers to link up devices across a factory floor, significantly speeding up processes…
Soracom connectivity supports agtech company
Soracom announced recently that BinSentry, an agriculture technology company, is harnessing Soracom’s IoT building blocks and connectivity to enable its machine learning-enabled sensors to support intelligent, automated feed management solutions for feed mill operators, ag industry vertical integrators, and livestock…
First module of ST and Qualcomm collaboration begins production
STMicroelectronics has announced mass-production start for its ST67W611M1 combined Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 module. The module marks the first product of ST’s collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, which was announced by the two companies in 2024, to simplify…
Guest Wi-Fi can be a key marketing strategy, says Purple
The frustrations surrounding poor Wi-Fi in venues kickstarted the creation of Purple, a company that counts guest Wi-Fi offerings as part of its mission to address poor Wi-Fi services, which has since evolved into a company savvy about how Wi-Fi…
bitsensing enters into Indian market
bitsensing has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IKIO Technologies, a smart infrastructure solutions provider in India, during the 2025 Suwon ITS Asia-Pacific Forum held in South Korea. The signing ceremony was attended by key figures including Heo Na-yoon,…
Würth launches wireless module combining Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE
Würth Elektronik has introduced Skoll-I: a compact wireless module that combines both Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) version 5.4 in a single solution. Measuring just 16.6 × 12 × 1.7 mm, the module is already certified for conformity…
OpenGSML Association forms to standardise in-vehicle connectivity
An automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners have announced the formation of the OpenGMSL Association, an initiative bringing together industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open,…
Q&A: Stéphane Daeuble from Nokia discusses digital transformation
A focus on digital transformation for enterprise customers in the last 13 years has given Nokia a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing companies operating in the industrial sector, said Stéphane Daeuble, Head of Marketing – Enterprise Solutions…
