Press Releases

Geoforce debuts two solar-powered rugged asset trackers to Australia industries

Fortitude Valley, Australia – Geoforce, a global provider of satellite- and cellular-based rugged asset tracking and monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of two new asset trackers that offer flexible and cost-effective coverage options, battery life, and unmatched durability with Zone 0 certification for safe operation in explosive environments. The GT2c and the GT2h asset tracking devices are now available in Australia and New Zealand. These new additions to Geoforce’s existing GT2 product line feature a solar-powered rechargeable battery and a back-up battery, allowing the devices to provide up to 10 years of service life. (more…)

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October 20, 2022

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Severn Trent Water kicks off implementation of $2mn connected safety program with Blackline Safety tech

Calgary, Canada. 25 August, 2022 – Blackline Safety Corp., a global provider in connected safety technology, provided further details on its previously announced $2 million deal with Severn Trent Water for connected personal gas detection devices to protect its employees and support its digital transformation. (more…)

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August 30, 2022

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

Scientists deploy Globalstar SPOT Trace to monitor currents and biodiversity in the world’s oceans

Dublin, Ireland. 1 March, 2022 – Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. , announces that German research institution The Helmholtz Center Hereon is using SPOT Trace satellite GPS trackers to conduct worldwide oceanography research. (more…)

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March 2, 2022

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

ATrack launches the AL300 LTE-M waterproof tracker

Taipei, Taiwan. 13 January 2022 – ATrack Technology Inc., a global telematics device design and manufacturing brand, recently launched the AL300 LTE-M waterproof tracker with IP67 waterproof and dustproof functions, particularly designed for heavy machinery or transportation equipment that needs to be monitored for a long time and placed outdoors, such as refrigerated trucks, scooters, trailers, and agricultural and construction heavy machinery. (more…)

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January 14, 2022

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Orbit acquires Euclid Systems Engineering

Netanya, Israel. 26 December, 2021– Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., a global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the issued and repaid capital of Euclid Systems Engineering Ltd., which specialises in the development of smart, small and lightweight positioners & tracking systems for the defense industries. (more…)

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December 28, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The installed base of connected tanks to reach 22.2mn in 2025

Gothenburg, Sweden. 9 November, 2021 – The global installed base of active remote tank monitoring (RTM) solutions reached 4.8 million units at the end of 2020, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.5%, the active installed base is estimated to reach 22.2 million units worldwide in 2025. (more…)

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November 10, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

People Power awarded US$4.5mn grant from USA’s National Institute on Aging for caregiver study with UC Berkeley

People Power, Internet of Things (IoT) software company providing white-label IoT solutions for energy, security and care services, has received first year funding of a research grant expected to total US$4.5 million (€3.86 million) over three years. (more…)

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June 27, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

IBM acquires Oniqua, strengthens IoT capabilities to help businesses proactively maintain vital assets

IBM announced it has acquired Oniqua Holdings Pty Ltd., a global innovator in Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Inventory Optimisation solutions and services focused on mining, oil & gas, transportation, utilities, manufacturing and other asset-intensive industries. (more…)

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June 25, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Smart dynamic LED street lights turn on in St. Gallen

The City of St. Gallen, Switzerland, has kicked-off a Smart Lighting project which is expected to save up to 65% of power thanks to the implementation of energy-efficient LED luminaires and an advanced remote control system. (more…)

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June 20, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

NB-IoT, CAT-M, SIGFOX and LoRa battle for dominance drives global LPWA network connections to pass 1bn by 2023

Cellular and non-cellular LPWA network connections will grow globally at a 53% CAGR until 2023, driven by market growth in smart meters and asset trackers, according to a new report from ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies. (more…)

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June 12, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde