Network & Infrastructure

emnify, a provider of global cellular connectivity solutions, has announced the launch of its IoT (internet of things) eSIM (embedded-SIM) platform. The emnify IoT eSIM, anchored in the eUICC (embedded universal integrated circuit card) architecture, is unlocking adaptability and scalability in IoT connectivity.

Pocketalk Corporation, a provider of translation solutions, and SoftBank Corp., a Japan-based telecommunications and IT operator, have announced that they formed an alliance. Under this partnership, both companies will collaborate in the marketing of ‘Pocketalk’ translation solutions for enterprise customers in Japan and global markets with the aim of further expanding their businesses.

Advantech, a global provider of industrial IoT (internet of things), has announce availability of its ADAM-6700 WISE-EdgeLink series. Adam-6700 is an IoT I/O gateway with functions including on-board I/O support and RS-485 / ethernet interface. It is an all-in-one device that not only integrates OT (operational technology) and IT (information technology) data, but also saves

Viper Networks, Inc., announced that the company’s international operations arm Apollo International (INT’L) and Riyadh-based HOI (House of Invention Intl), have signed a cooperation agreement. This will deploy smart infrastructure (smart poles) and smart cities solutions throughout Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern and African markets.

Actility, a provider of IoT (internet of things) network infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of Acklio, a provider of SCHC (static context header compression) technology for LPWAN (low power wide area network) networks.

MachineQ has announced newly extended capabilities of MachineQ for indoor asset tracking, a real-time location system (RTLS) solution. This was launched last year with new asset tracking tags and a space utilisation solution.

BG Networks has launched 8 cybersecurity workshops for IoT (internet of things) developers covering IoT security regulations across multiple industries. These workshops provide important information on how to add regulation compliant cybersecurity to IoT devices.

Deloitte announced new connectivity-based approach to ESG (environmental, social, and governance) data collection and sustainability management that brings together technology from AT&T and Salesforce. This will help organisations streamline their processes, enhance data integrity and accelerate the identification of sustainability improvement opportunities across their operations and extended enterprise.

Neos Networks, a fibre connectivity suppliers, announced that it has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Network Services 3 (NS3) framework. The framework provides access to connectivity and communications services, with a focus on emerging technologies such as IoT and smart cities to the UKs public and third sector organisations.

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced internet of things (IoT) connectivity, has announced a new partnership with non-terrestrial network (NTN) service operator Skylo Technologies. This collaboration promises customers building IoT solutions and M2M (machine to machine) devices access to Skylo’s direct-to-device 3GPP NTN connectivity, along with the advanced capability of Soracom’s fully-virtualised cellular platform.

The internet of things (IoT) is continuing to revolutionise the way industries operate. Businesses are increasing their spending on IoT technology to drive growth, with the technology being used by organisations for the creation of new use cases, products and services, and to overhaul their business models and help them enter new markets, says Michel

Impinj, Inc., has released Impinj M800 series RAIN RFID (RAdio frequency IdentificatioN) tag chips to meet enterprise needs for item connectivity in global IoT deployments. The new M800 series delivers readability in enterprise deployments and offers enhanced tag manufacturability. The new chips demonstrate Impinj’s ongoing commitment to increase the speed, distance at which a RAIN

OQ Technology is to announce signing of new MoU (memorandum of understanding) with Aramco. This will be further expanding their existing collaboration and concentrating on automation and satellite IoT connectivity for Aramco’s remote site infrastructures.

Afero, has announced its support for the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”. The White House cybersecurity labeling programme for IoT (internet of things) devices, which is designed to drive improved security standards for IoT and includes a globally recognised label, is aligned to Afero’s vision and mission to improve cybersecurity and privacy for IoT.

Telenor and Verizon have announced collaboration for international IoT (internet of things). The partnership aims to deliver global IoT services to enterprises, unlocking new possibilities and simplifying connectivity on a global scale.

A new report from the IoT market research firm Berg Insight says that global IoT (internet of things) connectivity revenues increased 24% to reach €10.8 billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU (average revenue per unit) decelerated. The ARPU dropped just 1% to €0.38. On average, IoT connectivity revenues account for about