Renesas Electronics recently introduced the RA8E1 and RA8E2 microcontroller (MCU) groups, expanding its portfolio. The RA8 Series MCUs, which were first introduced in 2023, are the first to implement the Arm Cortex-M85 processor, allowing them to deliver 6.39 Coremark/MHz performance.…
LTE-M vs. Cat 1bis: Why LTE-M wins for asset trackers
Writing for IoT Insider, Dana Cohen, Product Marketing Manager at Sony Semiconductor Israel makes a case for LTE-M in the asset tracking space Connectivity has been a gamechanger in the asset tracking landscape. Personal devices, pets, vehicles, international packages, or…
NTT and Toyota envision world without traffic accidents
NTT and Toyota have agreed on a joint initiative in the areas of mobility and AI/telecommunications with the overall aim of creating a society with zero traffic accidents. Through previous collaborations, both companies have confirmed their shared values, people-centered approach…
Initiative will digitally monitor Amazon Rainforest
ONE AMAZON has announced launching the Internet of Forests (IoF), an initiative designed to digitally monitor and protect the Amazon Rainforest. Working in collaboration with MIT Media Lab, Veea and AECOM, the IoF represents an approach to forest conservation and…
LINX appoints Jennifer Holmes as CEO
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) appointed Jennifer Holmes as its new CEO following an extensive global search process. Jennifer will replace Kurtis Lindqvist who shared his resignation with the LINX community earlier this year, as he prepares for his move…
ETSI releases document outlining cybersecurity for consumer IoT
In response to growing concerns over cybersecurity and data protection in the IoT landscape, particularly for consumer IoT where personal data is collected, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has released a document outlining high-level security provisions for consumer IoT…
Identiv and InPlay partner on BLE-enabled tags
Identiv recently announced a strategic partnership with InPlay, a provider of wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions. The partnership will focus on delivering Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-enabled tags and IoT solutions through combining Identiv’s best-in-class BLE tag engineering and design expertise with…
Adtran and Sonic join forces on 50G PON connectivity
Adtran announced its strategic collaboration with Sonic Fiber Internet to bring 50Gbit/s passive optical network (50G PON) connectivity to California. The partnership is a step to ensure Sonic continues to deliver ultra-fast broadband services to meet the growing demand for…
Engenuity Systems introduces energy management for retail
Engenuity Systems recently introduced eViewIoT PRO for retail, an IoT energy management platform designed to optimise equipment runtimes and reduce energy consumption. Built on Azure with purpose-built AI, it offers detailed operational insights accessible from any browser-enabled device. The platform…
Unlocking the future of connected health: Why enterprise devices are key
Robert Morcos, Founder and CEO of Social Mobile discusses why enterprise-grade devices are important for success in connected health The COVID-19 pandemic revolutionised many industries, but nowhere was this more evident than in healthcare. The rapid transition to remote care…
