LPWAN will reach 5.3bn connections in 2030, says ABI Research

According to global intelligence firm ABI Research, low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) will reach 5.3 billion connections in 2030. LPWAN companies are competing in integral IoT (internet of things) applications such as smart metering, asset tracking, and condition-based monitoring, with a vendor’s competitive advantage often hinging on factors beyond a network’s technical capabilities.

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Sierra Wireless, Amdocs partner to simplify adoption of private networks

Sierra Wireless, a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation and IoT solutions provider, announced that it has partnered with software and services provider Amdocs. This partnership will provide customers a complete solution that reduces the complexity of designing, deploying, managing and servicing a private cellular network.

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Cellular IoT module revenues increased 12% to reach $5.9bn in 2022, reports Berg Insight

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, annual shipments of cellular IoT modules amounted to 427 million units in 2022, flat from the previous year. Annual sales grew by 12% and amounted to [$5.9 billion (€5.38 billion) in the year.

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Semtech unveils new brand for smarter, more connected, sustainable planet

Camarillo, California, United States – Semtech Corporation a semiconductor, IoT systems and Cloud connectivity service provider, has unveiled a refreshed brand reflecting the company’s redefined identity and vision following its acquisition of Sierra Wireless. With the acquisition of Sierra Wireless, Semtech’s portfolio now includes a broad Cloud to chip portfolio of products and services including a

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Sierra Wireless announces 5G LPWA HL7900 module integrating Sony’s Altair ALT1350 chipset

Vancouver, Canada – Sierra Wireless, a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation and IoT solutions provider, has announced its latest HL Series LPWA module, the 5G HL7900, for next-generation use cases needing ultra-low power, increased device longevity and support for 3GPP’s latest 5G standards. The module uses new ALT1350 chipset from Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony) which is claimed

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Podcast: Why did Semtech buy Sierra Wireless?

As we reported on IoT-Now.com, the US-based semiconductor, IoT systems and Cloud connectivity service provider, Semtech recently completed its acquisition of Sierra Wireless. To find out what lay behind the US$1.2 billion purchase of Canada’s specialist in cellular IoT and device-to-cloud IoT solutions, we sat down with Julie McGee, Semtech’s Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing

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Sierra Wireless debuts Smart Connectivity Premium with eUICC capabilities

Sierra Wireless, a subsidiary of Semtech Corporation and an IoT solutions provider, has announced introduction of Smart Connectivity Premium with eUICC capabilities, and extended connectivity coverage in the United States.

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Digitisation takes IoT connectivity into a new era of choice, sustainability and customer support

As IoT matures, customers are looking for connectivity from providers that are easy to work with, can offer rapid onboarding, flexibility and excellent support. Digitalisation and automation are the keys to enabling this, but customer priorities also include security and sustainability. Wrapping these capabilities together with a comprehensive portfolio of IoT connectivity technology and then

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US-based Semtech Corporation completes the acquisition of Sierra Wireless for $1.2bn

Semtech Corporation and Sierra Wireless, Inc., have announced the completion of Semtech’s acquisition of Sierra Wireless in an all-cash transaction representing a total enterprise value of approximately [$1.2 billion (€1.10 billion)].

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Sierra Wireless, FirstNet offer full solution for first responders, extended public safety users

Sierra Wireless, a IoT solutions provider, has announced that it is providing first responders and extended public safety community access to a full solution which includes FirstNet connectivity along with Sierra Wireless modules and routers. The devices that are part of this solution are FirstNet Ready in the United States and deliver a reliable, highly secure solution to

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Sierra Wireless announces AirLink RX55 cellular router optimised for the rapidly expanding industrial IoT

Vancouver, Canada – Sierra Wireless, a IoT solutions provider, announced the AirLink RX55 LTE cellular router solution to bring advanced networking capabilities to the Industrial IoT (IIoT) and deliver intelligence securely at the edge for mission-critical applications on both public and private networks.

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Semtech set to acquire Sierra Wireless for enterprise value of about $1.2bn

02 August, 2022 – Camarillo, United States , & Vancouver, Canada – Semtech Corporation, a global supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, and Sierra Wireless, Inc., a Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, announced a definitive agreement under which Semtech will acquire all outstanding shares of Sierra Wireless for [$31 per

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Sierra Wireless announces availability of its radio frequency optimised 5G module

Vancouer, British Columbia. 28 April 2022 – Sierra Wireless, an IoT solutions provider, announced the availability of its 5G mobile broadband embedded modules, the Radio Frequency (RF) optimised EM92 Series. This latest edition to the Sierra Wireless line up will enable the most demanding, business-critical, industrial and networking use cases.

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STMicroelectronics and Sierra Wireless collaborate to simplify and accelerate connected IoT solutions deployment

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Sierra Wireless, an IoT services provider, have announced an agreement that will enable the STM32 microcontroller (MCU) user community to leverage flexible cellular IoT connectivity and edge-to-cloud solutions from Sierra Wireless.

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IoT in desperate need of more robust identity and access management

The future of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in the Internet of Things (IoT) will escape the confines of user-focused identity and transition toward a more inclusive model.  The new multi-faced approach will include machine and system identity along with IoT device and platform management operations, according to a new analysis research report by global tech market advisory

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Sierra Wireless appoints ex-Veritas Technologies EVP Brace as new president and CEO

Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, Sierra Wireless, has appointed Phil Brace as its new president and CEO, effective July 26, 2021. The current president and CEO, Kent Thexton, will stay on at Sierra Wireless until August 13, 2021to complete the transition.

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