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New Northern.tech report reveals critical gaps in IoT device lifecycle management

Northern.tech, a contributor in device lifecycle management, has released its inaugural State of Industrial IoT Device Lifecycle Management report. Based on insights from over 500 embedded professionals across industries, the report uncovers how OEMs are navigating the shift to a software-centric economy — and the operational, cultural and compliance challenges that come with it.

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May 5, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

LoRa Alliance brings LoRaWAN to IoT Solutions World Congress

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that it will bring together its extensive LoRaWAN ecosystem as part of IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), taking place May 13–15, 2025, at Barcelona’s Gran Via Venue. Under the banner “Building Massive IoT with LoRaWAN,” the organisation will feature a day-long program dedicated to LoRaWAN on May 14. Beyond the stage talks, members will share insights about their success stories as part of several show floor talks, including those from 19 LoRa Alliance member companies who will demonstrate LoRaWAN in Action! in Hall 8 Stand D9.

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May 2, 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

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9151 cellular IoT module enhances IIJ SoftSIM capabilities in Japan

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9151 low power module for advanced cellular Internet of Things (IoT) applications now includes SoftSIM support for Japan’s only SoftSIM provider, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ). By using a SoftSIM instead of a traditional SIM, product developers can reduce SIM and Bill of Materials (BoM) costs, simplify design and lower power consumption for cellular IoT end products based on Nordic’s nRF9151 module. SoftSIM is ideal for space-constrained cellular IoT devices with low power consumption requirements, such as wearables and smart sensors.

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April 21, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

ORBCOMM launches SKYWAVE Connect partner program to accelerate channel partner growth

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.

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April 17, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Borqs Technologies completed cash sale of core businesses to Sasken Technologies of India

Borqs Technologies, Inc. has announced that it has completed the sale of its core businesses to Sasken Technologies, Ltd., a global product engineering and digital transformation services company based in India. Included in the sale were all of the Company’s embedded software design and customised hardware manufacturing of products for the Internet of Things (IoT) activities. Price for the sale totalled US$40 million, a portion will be reserved for employees, tax withholding and payments subject to an earnout arrangement linked to performance in the year 2025.

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April 16, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Actelis Networks receives follow-on order from City of Eugene, Oregon for traffic management system monetisation

Actelis Networks, Inc., a market player in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and broadband applications, has announced that it has received a follow-on order from the City of Eugene, Oregon to expand its traffic management system with additional networking equipment.

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April 15, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Norway’s Horten Municipality employs Nordic Semiconductor-powered cellular IoT monitoring solution to address drinking water waste from pipe leaks

Horten Municipality in southern Norway, and local smart condition monitoring solution provider, 7Sense, have collaborated on a cellular Internet of Things (IoT)-based project designed to detect leaks in drinking water networks in the region. The solution is powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9160 low power module with integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT modem and GNSS, and the project is supported by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.

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April 10, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Ayla Networks partners with Google Cloud to enhance smart home connectivity solutions

Ayla Networks, a provider of smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) software platforms, has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance scalability, reliability, security and innovation opportunities for Ayla’s global customers.

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April 9, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Heart monitor becomes Vodafone’s 200 millionth Internet of Things connection

Vodafone has connected its 200 millionth Internet of Things (IoT) device, part of a secure worldwide network of smart devices and machines that monitor people’s health, protect endangered animals, thwart vehicle thefts and detect fires, floods and earthquakes.

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April 8, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber