51% increase of industrial robot sales, according to IFR

Sales of industrial robots in the UK reached an all-time high in 2023, with 3,830 units installed, marking a 51% increase compared to the previous year. The main contributor to this surge has been the automotive sector, according to the…

u-blox unveils new GNSS platform

u-blox recently unveiled its new X20 all-band high-precision GNSS platform, setting a new standard for accuracy, performance, and security. Building on the success of the company’s established F9 GNSS platform, the X20 addresses the growing demand for high-precision GNSS worldwide,…

The Gigabit train: An evolution of rail connectivity

Mark Barrett, CCO at Blu Wireless discusses the first-ever Gigabit train implementation within the UK in this article for IoT Insider ‘The Gigabit Train’ is the concept of a train achieving wireless connectivity of 1Gbps of capacity to passengers with…

Passing the torch: LoneStar Tracking acquires Nova Labs’ 1663

LoneStar Tracking has announced the acquisition of Nova Labs’ 1663, a key provider of bespoke IoT solutions developed on the Helium Network, one of the world’s largest decentralised wireless network. This acquisition follows a period of robust growth for both…

Kinéis reflects on deployment of five new satellites

On 21st September 2024, Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher successfully deployed five new satellites into orbit as part of the Kinéis constellation, dedicated to the IoT. This brings the total number of deployed nanosatellites to 10, out of a planned 25.…

New partnership with BICS and Cellusys to improve roaming

BICS, a part of the Proximus Group and an international communications enabler responsible for carrying half of the world’s data roaming traffic, has strengthened its global roaming services through a new partnership with Cellusys, a provider of roaming signalling solutions.…

Is a SIM-less future ahead of us?

The announcement of Apple’s new iPhone and iPhone 16 Plus demonstrated how the phone manufacturer is turning its focus to the integration of AI to deliver new experiences for users, but also raised questions about the possibility of a “SIM-less”…

Qoitech will show new API at The Things Conference 2024

Qoitech recently announced the launch of a new API for its Otii Product Suite, set to revolutionise battery emulation for developers. The latest software update is now available for download on Qoitech’s website and will be showcased at The Things…

Hitachi Rail using 5G signalling technology

Hitachi Rail is utilising 5G digital signalling technology in urban rail to reduce lifecycle costs, enhance data-driven insights, and future-proof rail networks. By replacing outdated radio technologies with 5G for essential train-to-ground communications, Hitachi Rail is set to deploy this…

Perle Systems launches new range of console servers

Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial-to-Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, has launched a new range of IOLAN SCR Console Servers, setting a new benchmark for secure out-of-band management (OOBM) solutions. These servers offer state-of-the-art network management capabilities,…