Cities nowadays want more from their streetlights than simple illumination. They expect them to last for years by saving energy and even act as part of wider smart city services. However, the reality often looks different when large projects roll out. Thousands of controllers need to work together and still face problems with reliability, compatibility across different lighting systems, and network congestion. This is because so many devices cannot connect in the same area.
October 28, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
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.
October 23, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Plume has announced its membership in the prpl Foundation, a global alliance advancing open-source and open-standard development for next-generation connected devices. As a Gold member, the second highest tier, Plume will collaborate with industry peers to accelerate innovation in cloud-based services and broadband and IoT intelligence for Internet service providers (ISP) and provide consumer experience.
October 14, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
IotaComm, a wireless communications and digital services company delivering Internet of Things solutions generating unique and valuable insights for smart buildings and cities, has announced several key organisational updates, including three leadership appointments, the renewal of two board member terms, and an expansion of its People and Impact initiatives.
October 9, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Vodafone is demonstrating the power of Europe’s most modern mission-critical (MCx) communications service at an incident simulation event in Ireland with European Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) agencies.
September 30, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Futurecom , one of the largest connectivity, technology and innovation platform for Latin America, a key hub for cybersecurity solutions, and a facilitator of digital transformation, will host discussions on the most promising trends, challenges and advances in communication and connectivity. The event will bring together approximately 300 exhibiting brands spread across an area of over 25,000 m².
September 22, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
PCCW Global recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology (GDHT), a satellite IoT company in mainland China, during the 10th Belt and Road Summit held in Hong Kong. The collaboration aims to jointly build satellite-based narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) services for Hong Kong, Macao and Belt and Road regions.
September 16, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, now offers support for Samsung’s SmartThings Find SDK across its next-gen nRF54L15 and nRF54L10 wireless SoCs, as well as its widely adopted nRF52840 and nRF52833 SoCs. This software-level integration enables developers to build advanced location tracking solutions, using Nordic’s ultra-low power wireless technology and Samsung’s global SmartThings ecosystem.
September 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Renowned tracking device company, Chipolo, has introduced a suite of new premium tracking solutions powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation ultra-low power nRF54L Series SoCs, and compatible with either Apple’s Find My or the Find Hub network on Android devices.
August 28, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) is partnering with the City of Chesapeake, Virginia to deploy a city-owned private wireless network to support the city’s emerging Chesapeake Connects initiative and smart city strategy.
August 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber