Combonet finds iBASIS makes the critical difference for global IoT connectivity

Combonet, a digital wireless mobile network and trusted provider of mission-critical telecommunications in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, aims to provide the most reliable, secure and clear communications to the professional user allowing them to work safer, smarter and simpler. By offering complete flexibility, every organisation can find its ultimate communications capability. Combonet

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Astrocast provides Soracom customers access to global satellite IoT connectivity

Lausanne, Switzerland & Seattle USA, 27 July 2022 – Astrocast, a global nanosatellite IoT network operator, and Soracom, a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, announce a partnership to embed the Astrocast Satellite IoT (SatIoT) solution into the Soracom platform. This collaboration enables Soracom to offer integrators and end customers blended IoT connectivity options that comprise satellite and

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LoRaWAN focus shifts to wide area and hybrid networking

LoRaWAN is the leading technology in the licence-exempt low power wide area (LPWA) space, accounting for around 270 million end points as of August 2022. The ecosystem associated with the technology is dynamic and evolving. Initially, the technology gained traction in campus area private networks, but now momentum is growing in wide area and public

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DTW aims to bring the target of enterprise digital transformation within reach

Digital transformation offers enterprises in all industry sectors the prospect of reduced costs, greater operational efficiencies, enhanced customer experiences and – underpinning it all – growing profitability. What’s not to like? Well, it’s harder to do than to say. So, ahead of Digital Transformation World (DTW) in Copenhagen, Denmark (20-22 September, 2022), Jeremy Cowan talks

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NXP collaborates with Foxconn on next generation vehicle platforms

The Netherlands, 20 July 2022 – NXP Semiconductors has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) to jointly develop platforms for a new generation of smart connected vehicles. Hon Hai (Foxconn), the electronics manufacturer and a technology solution provider, will leverage NXP’s portfolio of automotive technologies and

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Alef partners with LittleBird for enhanced smart home network connectivity

New York. 21 July 2022 – Alef, the mobile Edge API Platform, announced that they have signed a multi-million dollar deal with LittleBird, a smart technology platform for residential communities. LittleBird will use Alef’s LTE/5G core services and APIs to enable a private mobile network, using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum for LittleBird’s Smart Technologies

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Zoning systems in smart buildings – Part II

In part 1 of this article, we looked at how heating ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems can be controlled in smart buildings, and the role of zoning systems in improving efficiency and comfort. Now, let’s take a look at how this zoning can be implemented in practice, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in

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ChargeNode shows how large scale electric vehicle charging can be achieved

As electric vehicles (EVs) become mainstream, single outlet charging stations continue to be installed, but in many ways they no longer meet the demands and requirements of EV drivers. ChargeNode is at the forefront of this development, building large scale EV charging systems that serve hundreds or even thousands of EV customers in places like

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How eSIMs are securing paths to new revenues in smart metering

Smart metering of water, gas and electricity are to play a vital role in how utilities and energy grid players modernise, enhance sustainability and improve customer service. The key to achieving these outcomes boils down to timely, accurate and secure data to meet the demand for energy efficiently, write James Moar and Steffen Sorrell from

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New Thread 1.3.0 wireless protocol improves seamless connectivity in smart homes, buildings

San Ramon, California. 19 July 2022 – The Thread Group, an industry alliance enabling IoT convergence, and addressing challenges around security, energy footprint, and architecture at the network layer, announced the next iteration of its wireless networking protocol, Thread 1.3.0, now enabling Matter. Building on previous iterations, Thread 1.3.0 is fully backward compatible, opening up

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Dashcam connectivity keeps fleets safe and enables improved driving

idrive’s IoT video telematics dash camera measures driver behaviour, records video, tracks vehicles, and uses artificial intelligence to correct drivers in real-time. Providing professional transport fleet clients, who are continually on the move, with live in-cab feedback, GPS tracking data and video file uploading immediately on a global scale, requires reliable connectivity at a competitive

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Renesas launches cellular-to-cloud IoT development platforms powered by RA and RX MCU families

Tokyo, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced two new cloud development kits, CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N, providing a complete connectivity solution for the RA and RX Families of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The cloud kits are to be equipped with Renesas’ RYZ014A Cat-M1 module, a certified LTE cellular module that

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Ericsson, Qualcomm and Thales to take 5G into space for satellite-driven non-terrestrial networks

Ericsson, Thales, a global specialist in aerospace, defence, security & digital identity, and wireless technology provider Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites.

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How to secure smart home devices with the Matter Standard

The smart home continues to evolve in available functions and complexity as several different connectivity protocols from numerous suppliers target a variety of products for use in smart homes.

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Enterprises should consider multiple criteria when selecting a global IoT connectivity partner

An increasing share of companies are connecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices as part of a global or regional contract, rather than relying on purely national agreements. The appeal of a single contract for multiple countries is clear – more than anything, a single contract is simpler to procure and manage – but these deals raise

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Smart home security sets a new standard

The smart home security market is a growing one with big tech players now joining some of the first specialist vendors in meeting user demand, Antony Savvas looks at the latest state of play.

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