Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, has participated in a 5G NB-IoT trial over a non-geostationary orbit satellite operated by Omnispace, the company redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The demonstration, conducted with Omnispace and provider of satellite communications software, Gatehouse Satcom, marks a key step toward bringing seamless, standards-based 5G IoT connectivity to remote and underserved areas.
May 29, 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
In January, the GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, introduced a new industry-wide technical specification called SGP.32 v1.2, together with test, compliance and security specifications to ensure eSIM Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, used within IoT products, are secure and interoperable when interacting with communications networks and service platforms around the world. The GSMA has now included certification of this specification as part of its GSMA eUICC Security Assurance scheme and eSIM Compliance program, ensuring eSIM IoT products comply with stringent security and interoperability requirements, alongside already established consumer and machine-to-machine eSIM product certification. (more…)
April 30, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
ORBCOMM has announced the launch of the SKYWAVE Connect partner program, which enables Internet of Things (IoT) solution providers, system integrators, value-added resellers and other channel partners to accelerate their IoT solution development, expand their market reach and take advantage of new growth opportunities. The program launched in select regions with a global rollout to follow later this year.
April 17, 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
Syniverse, one of the world’s most connected company, has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) — an industry effort to advance the development of direct-to-device (D2D) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity through an ecosystem of non-terrestrial network (NTN) providers that are committed to extending mobile coverage globally.
March 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Thales, a global contributor in advanced technologies, and Cubic, a global provider of software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, have announced a collaboration to drive innovation and simplify connectivity management. Using Thales’s eSIM management platform, Cubic will enhance its eSIM solution capabilities to align with the latest GSMA standards, ensuring global connectivity across industries such as automotive, transportation and agriculture.
February 28, 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
Munters has signed an agreement to divest the FoodTech Equipment offering to Grain and Protein Technologies (GPT), owned by American Industrial Partners (AIP), for MEUR 97.5 (approximately BSEK 1.1) on a cash and debt free basis.
February 10, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
As hailstorms become increasingly frequent and severe, utility-scale solar farms face risks of damage and downtime. KISTERS, an environmental data solutions company, addresses this critical challenge with HailSens IoT, a proven hail monitoring system offering real-time measurements and post-event analysis to provide solar operators with actionable insights.
January 29, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber