Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, has announced a partnership with Heltec Automation to accelerate the delivery of Wi-Fi HaLow enabled devices and revolutionise Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Heltec Automation has integrated Morse Micro’s MM6108 Wi‑Fi HaLow SoC into a suite of five breakthrough products designed to deliver unprecedented long-range connectivity, high data speeds, and energy-efficient performance.
June 12, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Emergent Connext, Inc. has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to build out a rural Internet of Things (IoT) network that extends reliable connectivity across thousands of square miles of unconnected farmland in rural California. Emergent will work with Microsoft’s Airband program and their ISP partner Cal.net to provide access to reliable connectivity to drive Smart Farming and IoT adoption across the region’s farming communities.
May 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Terrestar Solutions Inc., one of the only Canadian mobile satellite operator pioneering the deployment of satellite hybrid Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity across Canada, has announced a partnership with Monogoto, a cloud-based cellular network provider. This collaboration will empower solution providers and enterprises to deliver reliable, scalable and resilient Hybrid IoT connectivity, ensuring devices remain connected to both cellular and satellite networks.
March 7, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Myriota, a provider for secure, low-cost and long battery life satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has announced their graduation from the Kingdom’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Emerging Technologies Regulatory Sandbox program. The program is part of CST’s mission to increase regulatory maturity, accelerate digital transformation, and support solutions in collaboration with global and national entities.
February 25, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Syniverse is partnering with Onomondo, an IoT connectivity provider, on its commitment to simplify global Internet of Things (IoT) deployments for businesses. Onomondo’s intuitive connectivity tools, such as Insight Tools, Connectors, Connectivity Management Platform and SoftSIM, enable businesses to deploy and manage IoT devices across more than 180 countries faster and with better visibility. This furthers Syniverse’s and Onomondo’s efforts to provide connectivity on a global scale.
February 18, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
NextPlat, a global e-Commerce provider, has announced that its subsidiary, Global Telesat Communications Ltd (GTC) has partnered with EVERYWHERE Communications, Inc. (EVERYWHERE), a contributor in satellite and cellular connectivity and duty of care solutions, to expand mission-critical communications capabilities for enterprise, government and humanitarian organisations across Europe.
February 11, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Murata has announced that its Type 1SC-NTN has received Skylo FCC & CE L-band certification for its dual-mode cellular and non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities, making it the first ultra-compact resin mold module to achieve this recognition from an NTN service provider. The product integrates the latest Rel-17 NTN standard, enabling satellite data communication capabilities without necessitating any hardware design changes. When paired with Skylo’s NTN service, it extends the reach of satellite connectivity, ensures uninterrupted communication and delivers a new class of solution for the demanding satellite IoT market. (more…)
January 2, 2025
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
u-blox and Wireless Logic have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the capabilities of IoT devices through Wireless Logic’s IoT network, Conexa, and u-blox’s advanced cellular modules. (more…)
September 9, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
ENGIE Vianeo, the EV charging business of energy company ENGIE Group, announced on Tuesday a partnership with international communications enabler BICS to connect its charging stations to the Internet of Things (IoT). The solution will provide real-time data which allows for remote maintenance and enhanced decision-making. Partnering with BICS will deliver seamless connectivity, security and regulatory compliance to support ENGIE’s rapid European rollout plans.
As the EU aims to enhance the availability of EV stations, ENGIE Vianeo is upgrading its charger fleet by integrating real-time data for better analytics and more effective troubleshooting. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Europe – new electric car registrations reached nearly 3.2 million in 2023, increasing by almost 20% from 2022. However, this is driving demand for more accessible charging infrastructure.
Last year, the EU approved a new law to add more chargers across its member states, with specific targets for 2025 and 2030. This legislation put specific emphasis on installing stations across main highways. In response to this demand, ENGIE launched its charging business, ENGIE Vianeo, last year.
By utilising BICS’ IoT connectivity portal ‘SIM for Things’, ENGIE is upgrading its EV charging estate into a network of IoT devices to improve efficiency, reliability, and user convenience. The solution supports remote maintenance and troubleshooting, analytics on station activity, and enables remote software and firmware updates. These are determining rating criteria recognized by the users. Previous iterations of the technology have used a ‘black box’ fitted to the stations, these would collect data but have to be physically collected and processed, while this new solution means real-time, remote data collection from the highway to ENGIE Vianeo’s European supervisory centre.
The real-time data provided by the solution will also improve customer experience, described by ENGIE Vianeo as a ‘key element of the transition to a lower-emission mobility model.’ Users will be able to see live information, via their phone app, on nearby charger availability or the charging status of their vehicle. Answering such a need to guarantee the best charging experience leads to a significant increase in attendance.
“The appetite for electric cars is growing across Western Europe,” Clémence Fischer, managing director at ENGIE Vianeo, said in a media statement. “We aim to meet this demand by rapidly expanding our number of charging stations. In France alone, we aim to have 12,000 charge points by the end of 2025. In Belgium, we expect to double the current number of charging stations to exceed 5,000 charge points by the same date.”
Fischer added “Managing such a large, dispersed estate presents challenges, so alongside BICS, we’re investing in technology to give us complete visibility over our infrastructure. This will help us improve the prompt response of our services and keep stations maintained and running reliably, so they’re always ready and available when customers need them.”
Due to the typical locations of charging stations, in built-up metropolitan areas or remote highways, mobile connectivity (as opposed to fixed fibre) is a must. BICS is making this simple for ENGIE Vianeo, providing the internet connection, the SIM cards to connect the charging stations, and its SIM for Things platform for easy setup and maintenance. While the initial rollout for these ‘connected chargers’ will focus on Belgium, they will later expand across Western Europe, including France, Italy and Spain. Around 50,000 devices are expected to be deployed as part of the collaboration.
“IoT technology augments businesses by enabling real-time visibility across their operations, from the management of moving parts within factories to devices distributed across the globe,” says Mikael Schachne, CRO Enterprise at BICS. “Enabling EV vehicles to access charging stations anywhere is essential as we look to achieve a more efficient and carbon-neutral mobility infrastructure. We are very pleased to partner with ENGIE Vianeo to accelerate their rollout, reducing the complexity with ‘plug-and-play’ SIM connectivity to rapidly and easily connect smart chargers across Europe.”
July 10, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
CSL, a company in Critical IoT Connectivity industry, has announced the launch of CSL Satellite. CSL Satellite provides Critical Connectivity to remote or challenging environments, where mobile or fixed broadband options are unavailable or unreliable. (more…)
February 9, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska