Press Releases

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

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Aqara and A-OK partner to deliver Matter-enabled motorised shading solutions to global market

Aqara, a global contributor in Internet of Things (IoT) innovation, has announced its partnership with A-OK, a specialised manufacturer of motorised window covering systems, to introduce a comprehensive lineup of Matter-certified smart shades — for both indoor and outdoor use — to the global market. This collaboration blends Aqara’s expertise in smart home technology with A-OK’s innovation in automated home closure systems, offering consumers stylish and truly intelligent sun shading solutions. Aqara and A-OK are poised to showcase these Matter-enabled smart shading solutions at the R+T Asia trade show in Shanghai, China, from May 26 to May 28, 2025.

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May 27, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

SealSQ's VaultIC 408

SEALSQ’s VaultIC 408 Meets FIPS 140-3 Requirements, Advancing NIST Certification and Strengthening Leadership in Secure IoT and Smart Grid Solutions

SEALSQ Corp, a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, has announced a development in the field of network security. As per the UL Labs report, VaultIC 408 meets FIPS 140-3 requirements, advances NIST certification and strengthens SEALSQ’s leadership in secure Internet of Things (IoT) and smart grid solutions.

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May 6, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

LoRa Alliance brings LoRaWAN to IoT Solutions World Congress

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that it will bring together its extensive LoRaWAN ecosystem as part of IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), taking place May 13–15, 2025, at Barcelona’s Gran Via Venue. Under the banner “Building Massive IoT with LoRaWAN,” the organisation will feature a day-long program dedicated to LoRaWAN on May 14. Beyond the stage talks, members will share insights about their success stories as part of several show floor talks, including those from 19 LoRa Alliance member companies who will demonstrate LoRaWAN in Action! in Hall 8 Stand D9.

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May 2, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Xthings set to expand home assistant support for smarter home automation

Xthings, a contributor in IoT innovation, has unveiled an expanded integration with Home Assistant, one of the world’s open-source home automation platform, including its line of ULTRALOQ smart locks. This collaboration empowers DIY enthusiasts and smart home users with unmatched customisation, privacy and control. Xthings’ commitment to open ecosystems ensures its products connect with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Alexa.

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May 1, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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ITEN announces breakthrough in Solid-State Li-ion Battery

ITEN, an innovator and industrial player in the development and production of Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Solid-State Batteries (SBBs) for electronic markets, unveiled an advancement in energy storage. ITEN’s latest SSB achieves an unprecedented 200C discharge rate (200 times the battery’s capacity per hour) —100 times higher than conventional Li-ion batteries—setting a new benchmark for miniaturised energy storage. This technology is now being manufactured at scale to build the Powency product family, with the company’s high-volume production capabilities ready to meet growing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices across various industries.

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April 11, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Ayla Networks partners with Google Cloud to enhance smart home connectivity solutions

Ayla Networks, a provider of smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) software platforms, has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance scalability, reliability, security and innovation opportunities for Ayla’s global customers.

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April 9, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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IoT in the boiler: Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn achieves more efficient and greener heating

Deutsche Telekom and metr, a provider of smart building solutions, are digitalising over 120 heating systems in multifamily residences of Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn GmbH. metr’s manufacturer-independent Internet of Things (IoT) solution enables remote monitoring and fully automatic optimisation of the systems. Operating data is securely transmitted to the metr platform via Deutsche Telekom’s mobile connectivity, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Tenants of Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn benefit from lower heating costs, and operating processes become more efficient.

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March 31, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber