Press Releases

Emergent Connext and Microsoft to deliver IoT connectivity for agriculture and rural communities in California’s Central Valley

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.

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May 21, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Connected, Fraunhofer IIS, and Mioty Alliance join forces to demonstrate mioty technology from space

Connected, the Portuguese startup on a mission to deliver universal, standardised, and affordable connectivity from space, has announced a partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and the mioty alliance.

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May 19, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Myriota joins ETSI as an associate member

Myriota, the provider of global satellite connectivity optimised for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, has announced that it has joined the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI). As an ETSI member, Myriota can now help 3GPP define products which add high quality ubiquitous satellite coverage to all cellular IoT markets. By embracing standards as part of their IoT connectivity platform, Myriota will add satellite connectivity alongside existing terrestrial networks using low-cost, low-power off-the-shelf cellular devices and modules.

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May 14, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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HSB’s new slim sensors expand IoT program to habitational buildings and homes through Amazon Sidewalk

HSB, a specialty insurer and technology provider, has introduced Meshify Defender Slim, its latest and thinnest Internet of Things (IoT) sensor, powered by Amazon Sidewalk to help protect small commercial locations, habitational buildings and residential homes from water leaks and frozen pipes.

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May 12, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Wireless Broadband Alliance Wi-Fi 7 trials demonstrate performance gains for real-world enterprise environments

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has announced the results of Wi-Fi 7 industry trials in Enterprise Scenarios, conducted in collaboration with AT&T, CommScope (RUCKUS Networks) and Intel. The trials, designed to evaluate Wi-Fi 7’s real-world performance, demonstrated significant improvements in throughput, efficiency and latency, highlighting Wi-Fi 7’s ability to support mission-critical enterprise applications such as XR, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and industrial Internet of Things (IoT).

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May 8, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Nokia supplies private wireless to Maersk’s fleet for real-time cargo tracking

Nokia has announced that it has signed a contract with Danish global integrated logistics contributor, Maersk, to equip 450 vessels in its fleet with Nokia’s private wireless network solutions. This important deployment is part of Maersk’s Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform, OneWireless, which offers numerous benefits to its customers, including real-time cargo tracking, enhanced supply chain visibility, and improved operational efficiency.

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May 7, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Intelligent Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur 2025 kicks off next week

Conference-led event Intelligent Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur (IMKL) 2025 takes place next week at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, from 14 – 16 May. The event’s central two-day conference will bring together industry experts, business leaders, academics and policymakers to address strategies for strengthening the digital preparedness of ASEAN manufacturers. Under the theme ‘Synergising technologies and workforce adoption for operational success,’ discussions will range from factory-level applications to broader improvements across the region’s manufacturing supply chain. Beyond the conference sessions, participants will discover the latest manufacturing technologies in the product showcase area and Tech Lab, while networking with experts from across the sector. Adding to these opportunities, the new SPS Stage Kuala Lumpur pavilion will connect ASEAN manufacturers to the global SPS network, which includes the brand’s flagship SPS – Smart Production Solutions exhibition in Germany alongside regional events in China, Italy, the United States and Thailand.

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May 6, 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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Giesecke+Devrient becomes first company to achieve GSMA eSIM compliance and certification for IoT eUICC product

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…)

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April 30, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Identiv partners with Tag-N-Trac to market IoT solutions for cold chain tracking and compliance

Identiv, Inc., a global contributor in RFID- and BLE-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced a business development and marketing partnership with Tag-N-Trac, a full stack IoT platform provider for real-time supply chain visibility and traceability. This new partnership will initially focus on developing and commercialising specialised IoT solutions for cold chain tracking within the pharmaceutical industry supply chain.

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April 25, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber