Press Releases

Unbroken growth trend for TALQ certifications increases interoperability in smart cities

The TALQ Consortium, which developed the Smart City Protocol, a global interface standard for smart city applications, continues to grow its membership base and announces every few weeks new officially TALQ-certified products. The TALQ-certified products include Central Management Software (CMS) and Outdoor Device Networks (ODN; Gateways) for various smart city applications, currently from 47 different vendors globally. By certifying their products according to the Smart City Protocol, manufacturers enable interoperability with a wide range of systems from other vendors. For cities and municipalities, the growing number of certified solutions offers not only greater flexibility and freedom of choice, but also the ability to avoid vendor lock-in when investing in smart city applications—such as Smart Street Lighting, Waste Management, Parking Solutions, Environmental Sensing or Traffic Control.

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October 30, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

street lights

Urbana Smart Solutions and RAKwireless power the next generation of LoRaWAN smart lighting

Cities nowadays want more from their streetlights than simple illumination. They expect them to last for years by saving energy and even act as part of wider smart city services. However, the reality often looks different when large projects roll out. Thousands of controllers need to work together and still face problems with reliability, compatibility across different lighting systems, and network congestion. This is because so many devices cannot connect in the same area.

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October 28, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

The Connectivity Standards Alliance expands board with CableLabs as newest promoter member

The Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance), an organisation of more than 860 Members dedicated to simplifying and harmonising the Internet of Things (IoT) through global standards, has announced the addition of CableLabs to its Board of Directors (Board) today. By joining the Board, CableLabs takes on a leadership role, reinforcing the Alliance’s mission to drive innovation and advance interoperability across the IoT ecosystem.

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October 23, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

White Label World Expo UK returns to London for its biggest show yet

White Label World Expo UK returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of private label, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity. This year’s edition promises to be the most impactful yet—uniting thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs, manufacturers and industry leaders under one roof.

Wanting to find your next best seller? Or unsure of where the trends are going? Look no further than White Label World Expo, where you can meet over 500 exhibitors with cutting-edge products, services and solutions, allowing you to scale your business to new heights.

Accompanied with an extensive and impressive list of speakers, this year’s show is not one to miss.

This year’s keynote speakers bring unmatched insight from the frontlines of business:

  • David Pujolar, CEO of FOOTASYLUM, has over 20 years’ experience in retail and fashion, with leadership roles at Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger and Foot Locker. Discover insights from David on the rapid growth of athleisure, the brand’s consumer appeal, and strategies for authentic engagement, alongside leadership challenges in a fast-paced market.
  • Oliver Cookson is the Founder of Myprotein, growing it from a £500 overdraft to a multi-billion-pound brand. Now leading a Family Office managing £500 million in assets, he also founded Verve, drives property developments in Manchester, and runs Cookson First Aid, a free first aid education social enterprise. Oliver will lead a keynote Q&A, sharing honest insights into his entrepreneurial journey, passion for wellbeing, and views on AI—offering a rare glimpse beyond business into the mindset behind lasting success.
  • Caroline Orange-Northey, Director of Retail at Pinterest UK, previously led lifestyle sectors at Amazon Ads for nearly a decade. With 20+ years in media, her experience spans sales, marketing, business development and strategy across multiple platforms including digital, TV, print and live sports. Discover how shopping is evolving into joyful, inspiring journeys with Caroline as she shares how Pinterest’s visual search and personalisation are driving a “joy revolution” for consumers and brands.

Over two packed days, attendees will have access to inspiring seminar sessions, expert keynote sessions, live demos and endless networking opportunities designed to connect you with like-minded, high-level individuals. Whether you’re looking to launch your first product or scale your private label empire, this is the ultimate place to build your brand in real time.

At White Label World Expo UK you can expect hundreds of exhibitors from the UK and around the world showcasing cutting-edge white label products, eCommerce platforms, fulfilment solutions, logistics services, marketing tech and more—everything you need to launch, grow or reinvent your business.

For exhibitor details, full speaker lineup, and to register for your free ticket, visit: https://www.whitelabelexpo.com/welcome-london

 

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October 20, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

IotaComm expands leadership team, renews board terms and strengthens focus on growth and impact

IotaComm, a wireless communications and digital services company delivering Internet of Things solutions generating unique and valuable insights for smart buildings and cities, has announced several key organisational updates, including three leadership appointments, the renewal of two board member terms, and an expansion of its People and Impact initiatives.

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October 9, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

ETSI and the European Union

ETSI-India cooperation bridging Europe and India through standardisation

Following the mission to Delhi in October 2024 by ETSI’s Director General, Mr. Jan Ellsberger, an ETSI Delegation was in India this week to engage with institutional and private partners and to take part in the India Mobile Congress 2025 in the context of the InDiCo-Global project.

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October 7, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Netmore acquires Arson Metering

Netmore Group, the network operator for Massive IoT, has announced the acquisition of Arson Metering, a Spanish innovator in remote meter reading and smart management of water and gas supply networks. This acquisition strengthens Netmore’s position as a leader in modernising utility operations and expands its footprint in Europe, where Arson Metering has a strong presence.

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September 25, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

ioXt Alliance approves SolaSec as an Authorised Lab partner

The ioXt Alliance, the global standard for IoT security, has announce that SolaSec, a distinguished cybersecurity firm, has been accepted into the ioXt Authorised Labs program. SolaSec joins an elite global network of independent security testing laboratories empowered to conduct advanced ioXt SmartCert testing.

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September 18, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

The Business Show UK

The Business Show UK returns to London for its 25th year and 55th edition

In 2025, The Business Show UK marks 25 years at the centre of British business. Taking place at Excel London, this will be the 55th edition of the show—bringing together new founders, seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts for two days of new insights, live discussion, and real opportunity.

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September 11, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

True Digital Group, China Mobile International, T3 and Tuya Smart partnership announcement

True Digital Group strengthens TrueX platform through partnership with global tech giants

True Digital Group has announced a landmark partnership to take its living technology platform TrueX forward under the vision of “Empowering Every Home, Redefining the Future Living.” In collaboration with China Mobile International (CMI), T3 Technology and Tuya Smart, TrueX will evolve into a new, more comprehensive ecosystem for smart living with full support for over 3 million users of the Tuya – Smart Life, Smart Living application – enabling them to switch to the TrueX platform and enjoy a wide range of additional services and benefits.

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September 2, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber