Press Releases

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Tangshan Hongjia deploys Nordic nRF54L15-powered wireless modules for IoT devices

Tangshan Hongjia Electronic Technology has launched a new wireless module based on Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation nRF54L15 SoC, featuring a high-performance antenna, dual crystal oscillators (32 MHz + 32.768 kHz), RF matching circuitry, and a DC-DC converter. Only a power supply is required for immediate operation.

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January 13, 2026

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Wi-Fi Alliance extends Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 to 20 MHz-only devices

Wi-Fi Alliance released a new certification for client devices operating only in 20 MHz channels that want to take advantage of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 features. The new certification extends the benefits of Wi‑Fi 7 to a wider range of connected products in smart homes, industrial environments and healthcare settings. This new certification promotes Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the IoT market.

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January 8, 2026

Posted by: Marion Webber

LoRa Alliance press release

LoRa Alliance updates LoRaWAN regional parameters to improve smart city, building, homes, industrial and logistics IoT performance

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for Internet of Things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that it has released the latest LoRaWAN Regional Parameters RP2-1.0.5 specification, defining new data rates that minimise time-on-air, maximise quality of service and reduce energy use of end-devices. Higher data rates also optimise network capacity, allowing more devices to operate on the same number of gateways.

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November 6, 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

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

Quectel's KCMA32S

Quectel unveils high-performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE module

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest high-performance MCU Zigbee and BLE module, the KCMA32S. This module is designed to meet the growing demands of IoT applications such as smart lighting, featuring advanced connectivity options and a compact form factor.

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July 17, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

IKEA smart projects announcement

IKEA introduces new chapter in designing technology for the home

This January, IKEA will introduce over 20 new smart products — all built to work with Matter, the universal smart home standard. It’s the biggest step IKEA has taken to make smart home technology open, simple and affordable for the many people.

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July 10, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

SKBM Smart Technology and Asset Living forge smart-building partnership

SKBM Smart Technology, the nation’s only vendor-agnostic smart building aggregator operating nationally, has announced that Asset Living the second-largest property management firm in the United States (U.S.) with a portfolio exceeding 300,000 units—has selected SKBM Smart Technology as its preferred partner for all Smart Building Projects.

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July 1, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Wi-Fi HaLow officially matters: Morse Micro achieves Matter certification for Wi-Fi HaLow

Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, has announced that its MM6108-EKH05Light has officially received Matter certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance. This certification marks a step for Wi-Fi HaLow technology, demonstrating seamless interoperability, security and ease of integration for smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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June 26, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Z-Wave Protocol Certification achieved by Silicon Labs and Trident IoT

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, has announced that silicon providers Silicon Labs and Trident IoT have both achieved the Alliance’s newly established Z-Wave Protocol Certification. As the silicon solutions providers currently supporting the Z-Wave ecosystem, this certification ensures that all products developed on their platforms maintain the required levels of interoperability, heightened security, and continued innovation across a global Z-Wave marketplace.

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June 19, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber