Press Releases

BWS Nb2 + LoRa tracker

BWS IoT transforms tracking with dual-network LPWA technology

BWS IoT, a 100% Brazilian company specialising in solutions for tracking, telemetry and asset management, with IoT technology, presents a robust and efficient combination that promises to transform the management and protection of assets, especially in robbery and theft scenarios. The innovation comes from the union between the technologies: 4G Nb2 (Narrow Band) and Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN), which creates a hybrid solution that is unique in its category. The new BWS 4G Nb2+LoRa product line offers compact trackers, with IP67 protection rating, that combine the best of their technologies, ensuring connectivity even in situations of interference or use of signal blockers (jammers).

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June 10, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Morse Micro and Gateworks partner to deliver industrial connectivity with Wi-Fi HaLow

Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, and Gateworks Corporation, a supplier of industrial single board computers (SBCs), has announced that they have partnered to bring Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) connectivity to the toughest industrial environments. Together with Silex Technology, they are launching a high-performance ecosystem that makes secure, low-power and long-range Wi-Fi a reality in smart factories, transportation systems and energy infrastructure.

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June 5, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Cyshield uses Thales to launch Egypt’s first connectivity service for eSIM devices

Cyshield, a digital solutions company, selected Thales, a contributor in secure advanced technologies, to launch Egypt’s first-ever eSIM (embedded SIM) connectivity services for consumer and IoT devices. Based in Cairo, Cyshield is supporting Egypt’s four mobile network operators in connecting eSIM devices in the country, optimising the user experience and enabling flexible subscription services for eSIM-enabled smartphones, smartwatches and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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June 3, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Nordic Semiconductor drives 5G NB-IoT satellite demo with Omnispace and Gatehouse Satcom

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.

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May 29, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Aqara and A-OK partner to deliver Matter-enabled motorised shading solutions to global market

Aqara, a global contributor in Internet of Things (IoT) innovation, has announced its partnership with A-OK, a specialised manufacturer of motorised window covering systems, to introduce a comprehensive lineup of Matter-certified smart shades — for both indoor and outdoor use — to the global market. This collaboration blends Aqara’s expertise in smart home technology with A-OK’s innovation in automated home closure systems, offering consumers stylish and truly intelligent sun shading solutions. Aqara and A-OK are poised to showcase these Matter-enabled smart shading solutions at the R+T Asia trade show in Shanghai, China, from May 26 to May 28, 2025.

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May 27, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

TechLed multiverse launches to deliver unique insights at the intersection of connectivity and tech

20 MAY 2025: WeKnow Media is delighted to announce TechLed, a new multiverse of sector-specific channels that explain, explore and expand upon the technology innovations transforming industries. TechLed focuses on the new business models being enabled by connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and edge computing, and automation and autonomy.

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May 22, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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

DSC Next returns for its 2nd edition: A premier global data science conference in Amsterdam – March 24–26, 2026

After a successful inaugural edition in 2025, the Data Science Conference (DSC Next 2026) is back for its 2nd edition, scheduled to take place from March 24–26, 2026, at NH Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands. This landmark event continues to establish itself as one of Europe’s key platforms for connecting data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) professionals from academia and industry.

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May 19, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Spaceship orbits planet, surveilling for alien discovery in outer space generated by artificial intelligence

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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Posted by: Marion Webber

11th FIWARE Global Summit unites global tech innovators to shape sustainable and secure smart cities from Europe to Morocco

FIWARE Global Summit –  an open source event for business, policy and technology, organised by FIWARE Foundation and University Mohammed VI Polytechnic in Morocco, will take place for the first time ever in Moroccan capital Rabat on 22-23 May 2025, highlighting the potential of smart and sustainable territories beyond Europe. As part of the Morocco Smart Cities Roadshow under leadership of UM6P, the 11th edition of the Summit will showcase cutting-edge technologies for sustainable smart cities, energy, water, mobility and governance, as well as digital transformation from Europe to the Moroccan and African territories.

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May 16, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber