Innovative NB-IoT data connection launched over Ligado’s SkyTerra

Mavenir, the network software provider has announced the completion of a mobile data call in cooperation with Ligado Networks. The connection consisted of a 3GPP Rel.17 Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) data connection deployed over the Ligado SkyTerra satellite network.

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5G RedCap: The future of cellular IoT post-2026

5G RedCap is poised to become the dominant technology brand for cellular IoT but not until commercial devices are widely available from 2026 onwards. This growth will be at the expense of 2G as that approaches its sunset in various markets, and the various 4G IoT protocols will still account for the majority of connections

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Part 1 – First-generation SIM cards (1FF)

The telecommunications industry will never be the same again. SIM cards celebrate 20 years of the mobile revolution with the true story of the 1FF First-Generation SIM. From its very precise origins to its odds-defying characteristics, the 1FF SIM rightly warrants its designation as ‘The Mother of All SIMs’.

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The evolution of SIM cards in 8 parts

Buried beneath a buzzing smartphone, sim cards are still keeping us connected – and safe In the turbulent world of telecoms, there is still one thing that’s stood the test of time – the sim card. While the most common components of a phone have undergone radical transformations ever since their humble beginnings, the accelerating

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Edge SIM debuts at MWC 2024

Console Connect is set to influence the landscape of secure IoT and cloud connectivity at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona with Edge SIM.  By using advancements in software-defined networking (SDN), Edge SIM provides the world’s first mobile connectivity solution that bypasses the public internet and instead routes traffic via an automated, secure

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Lte-m connections to reach 500 million in 2028

New research from roaming and connectivity experts Kaleido Intelligence has forecast that total active LTE-M connections will reach over 500 million in 2028, representing growth of 43% CAGR between 2023 and 2028.

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Discover the power of WiFi 6 with SparkFun

SparkFun Electronics releases the ESP32-C6 Thing Plus, a  wireless development board set to improve your projects. For over eight years SparkFun has been designing around Espressif technologies and the release of the ESP32-C6 signals the completion of SparkFun’s first roadmap for development boards using ESP-based modules.

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WISeKey expands global IoT connectivity

WISeKey International Holding has unveiled an expansion of its WISeSat.Space strategy for 2024. WISeSat.Space is a subsidiary of WISeKey, influencing IoT connectivity with a cost-effective and secure solution, using picosatellites and low-power sensors to provide improved IoT connectivity across the globe.

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Flolive, Kaleido Intelligence survey: network visibility a struggle for 72% of MVNOs, IoT service providers

 floLIVE, creator of the world’s first and largest global cellular infrastructure and a leading provider of global connectivity and network services for IoT, is releasing the results of a global survey of IoT connectivity providers conducted by leading analyst firm Kaleido Intelligence. Over two-thirds (72%) of respondents stated that they do not have full visibility

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Internet Initiative Japan signs MoU for IoT Advancement in Indonesia

Internet Initiative Japan has announced the signing of an memorandum of understanding (MoU) on February 1, 2024 with Japanese and Indonesian partners, for research and technology development aimed at advancing science and technology in the IoT field in Indonesia. The partners to the agreement are Murata Manufacturing in Japan, and in Indonesia, the Research Organisation

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Extreme Networks introduces AP5020 for Wi-Fi 7 and 4000 Series Switches

Extreme Networks has introduced two new solutions designed to help highly distributed enterprise organisations create improved network connectivity, security and application performance.

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Vodafone and Microsoft forge 10-year partnership to transform customer experience

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.

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Beny redefines household energy at InterSolution 2024

Beny has showcased its formula, setting a new benchmark for intelligent management in household energy. The innovative AC EV chargers and smart home energy management systems on the InterSolution 2024 exhibition presented Beny’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.

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PranaQ debuts TipTraQ at CES 2024

PranaQ, a sleep tech startup, has made waves at CES 2024 with the anticipated launch of its product, TipTraQ. This cutting-edge device is offering a comprehensive solution for diagnosing and monitoring respiratory sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, and improving sleep as a whole.

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Lexmark announces retail innovations and LEAP at NRF 2024

Lexmark is showcasing its retail-ready printers and solutions at NRF 2024, Retail’s Big Show and Expo, Jan. 14 to 16, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. The new Lexmark Engagement Automation Platform (LEAP) transforms customer interactions and drives sales with hyper-localised, automated social media posts.

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Airtel to power over 20M Adani smart meters

Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, has announced that it will power over 20 million smart meters for Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL).

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