Connected Devices

Vodafone and Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled an extensive 10-year partnership that uses their unique capabilities to provide scalable digital platforms to over 300 million businesses, public sector organisations and consumers throughout Europe and Africa.

The UK government, Glasgow City Council and the Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) have formed a partnership, backed by substantial government investment, to establish Glasgow as a leading smart things and Internet of Things (IoT) innovation hub in Europe.

Thundercomm has introduced its new set of AI video conferencing solutions at CES 2024. The launch aims to improve the experience and efficiency of business communication and collaboration.

Halo Microelectronics has announced the launch of its HL7009A, a high-efficient 3.6A switching charger IC ideal for smartphones, tablet computing and mobile IoT devices.

TEAL, the first US-based eSIM platform to be certified by the GSMA, is partnering with Kigen to make available a version of the Kigen eSIM operating system (OS) with SGP.32-ready features, preloaded with TEAL’s in-house SGP.32 cloud platforms (eIM, SM-DS). The partnership supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and machine-to-machine (M2M) customers that will soon transition

Eurotech has introduced Everyware GreenEdge, a software formula designed to address typical challenges that occur during the onboarding and management of edge Internet of Things (IoT) devices at scale. These challenges include time-consuming errors, security vulnerabilities, inconsistent data, and ultimately, unmanageable IoT devices with insecure credentials.

Energous and Identiv have partnered to bring real-time asset tracking to supply chain and logistics applications. The collaboration aims to wirelessly power Identiv’s ID-Pixels tags with Energous PowerBridge technology, enabling accurate and reliable sensor measurements that can be used throughout the supply chain, including in cold chain logistics.

AT&T’s global wireless network now supports connected walking cane: CAN Go, by CAN Mobilities. The collaboration between CAN Mobilities and AT&T expands the accessibility of this innovative smart cane to the benefit of many Americans who have difficulty walking, their caregivers, and their loved ones.

Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 2.6% year over year during the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) and reached an all-time high for the third quarter of 148.4 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Total volume even surpassed shipments in 3Q21 (142.1 million) and 3Q22

Worldsensing has launched its newest wireless sensor, The Vibration Meter, which measures vibrations in long-term, continuous vibration monitoring projects. The product uses a tri-axial MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) accelerometer with a longer battery life, wider communications range, and more competitive price point than existing vibration-related technologies on the market while complying with key regulatory standards.

Technosphere, a division of P Alert Industries, an India-based product engineering services organisation, has developed a preventive solution enabling property managers and landlords to detect the presence of methamphetamine inside buildings. The P Alert Meth Alarm uses a Nordic Semiconductor nRF9160 System-in-Package (SiP) to send alerts and reports to a cloud platform. The P Alert

Arm has unveiled its Cortex-M52, a highly efficient processor integrated with Arm Helium technology, delivering enhanced AI capabilities for lower-cost IoT devices. The Cortex-M line offers the flexibility to adapt to various performance levels and configurations, eliminating the need for a separate unit for digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities, resulting in significant savings in both

In 2020, Telenor launched Mitt Spor, an IoT-based tracking service that provides a comprehensive overview of your pet’s location. Now, Telenor is separating the business to focus exclusively on tracking services. Collaborating in this venture with DyreID, owned by the Norwegian Veterinary Association.

Rajant Corporation has acquired Reios SRL to form a new entity known as Rajant Italia SRL to offer a suite of IoT solutions. The Rajant Kinetic Mesh-enabled Reios IoT platform provides comprehensive automated operational intelligence anywhere.

Connected technology is everywhere and influences every part of our lives. On average, there are nine connected devices in every UK household, and according to the UK Department of Culture, Media, and Sport. This is estimated to grow to twenty-four billion connected devices by 2050.

Ossia has introduced the Cota Universal Adapter, a device that can power any rechargeable electronic device through its power USB-C port and receive power wirelessly via a Cota Hub. The adapter allows users to enjoy the benefits of wireless power for all their USB devices, without the need for any modifications.