Newtec product wins satellite markets and research vision award

The Newtec MDM6000 Satellite Modem, a new generation satellite platform, has won the Satellite Markets and Research Most Innovative Product Award. Through the combination of new high speed and efficiency

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Digi launches compact wireless module for developing connected portable devices

Electronica, Messe Munich, Germany – Digi International has launched a compact wireless system-on-module for developing connected devices based on Freescale technology.

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u-blox introduces multi-GNSS module with built-in antenna

u-blox, the Swiss positioning and wireless module and chip company, announces UC530M, a GPS/GLONASS module with built-in antenna.

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Smart glasses and other wearable devices to be worth over $1.5bn by 2014, finds Juniper

A new report from Juniper Research has valued the next-gen wearable devices market, including smart glasses, to be worth more than $1.5 billion by 2014,

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MedMinder helps patients adhere to complex, costly drug treatment regimes

Newton, Massachusetts, USA. October 31, 2012 — Non-adherence to medication regimes is one of healthcare’s most daunting and costly challenges, but now a new M2M solution is being brought to

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Telit introduces LTE module expanding automotive product line

Telit Wireless Solutions, a vendor of M2M modules and value-added services, has announced the introduction of the LE920 LTE module for European and North American OEM Automotive and aftermarket segments.

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Volubill brings dynamic policy and session control to US wireless semiconductor maker’s M2M services

London, UK – Volubill, a global provider of charging and policy solutions, has announced it is supporting the advanced M2M solutions and services of a world leader in 3G and

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Richardson RFPD Introduces High Power Amplifier Module from Empower

Richardson RFPD, Inc. has announced the release of a new high power amplifier module from Empower RF Systems, Inc. (Empower).

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Samsung Mobile expands its NFC capabilities with TecTile™ version 3.0

Dallas, Texas, USA. (BUSINESS WIRE) — Samsung Mobile continues to advance the use of NFC technology in everyday life with the roll-out of Samsung TecTile Version 3.0, the latest update

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Telefónica Digital's new Thinking Things concept creates smart M2M connectivity 'for almost any object'

London, UK. October 25, 2012 – Telefónica Digital has today presented ‘Thinking Things’, a “simple solution currently under development which connects almost any device wirelessly to the internet”.

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Renesas Electronics develops Smart Analog and unveils new microprocessor 'roadmap'

Dusseldorf, October 23, 2012 – Renesas Electronics, a semiconductor systems supplier, has introduced Smart Analog, to help engineers implement sensors in embedded designs. Renesas has also unveiled a microprocessor roadmap.

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Lantronix launches xDirect for portable, plug-and-play ethernet connectivity

Lantronix, a provider of smart M2M connectivity solutions, announced the launch of its new xDirect™ device server –

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Maxim Integrated SFP chipset reduces production cost for Optical Module manufacturers

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX3711 laser driver/limiting amplifier combo chip with both automatic power control (APC) and extinction ratio control (ERC).

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Locamation starts smart grid automation pilot project with UK power distributor SSE

Locamation, a developer and supplier of independent smart grid automation solutions, has entered into an agreement to conduct a pilot with the distribution network operator (DNO) Scottish and Southern Energy

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Atmel shows first ARM Cortex M4-based single-chip system for PRIME smart metering applications

Metering, Billing & CRM Show, Amsterdam, Netherlands. October 9, 2012 — Atmel® Corporation today showcased the world’s first single-chip power line communications (PLC)-based system using an ARM® Cortex™-M4 processor-based microcontroller

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'Complete Smart-Meter' SoC combines metrology, security, and communication, says Maxim Integrated

Planegg, Germany. October 08, 2012 — Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. has introduced Zeus, which it says is an advance in integration and security protection for the smart grid. Zeus is

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