Press Releases

SES completes acquisition of Intelsat

SES, a space solutions company, has announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 satellites across two orbits. The newly combined company will use its skilled teams with deep vertical expertise to deliver integrated multi-orbit, multi-band satellite and connectivity solutions to businesses and governments around the world, creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with ~60% of revenue in high-growth segments.

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July 22, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Soracom IoT platform achieves SOC 2 Type 2 compliance

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has announced that it has achieved System and Organisation Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 compliance, reinforcing its commitment as an IoT technology leader with the highest standards of security, availability and confidentiality for customers operating at global scale.

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July 15, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

OpenSTX foundation launches to standardise next-generation protocol for industrial wireless

Open Source Summit North America — The Joint Development Foundation, part of the Linux Foundation family, has announced the launch of the OpenSTX Foundation, a new community-driven initiative to support the development and adoption of Synchronous Transmission (STX)-based wireless networking as an open industry standard. By coordinating efforts under a vendor-neutral foundation, the OpenSTX community aims to foster the universal adoption of STX to power the next generation of industrial IoT, cyber-physical systems and more.

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June 24, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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KORE surpasses 20 million total IoT connections

KORE Group Holdings, a global contributor in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and pioneering IoT hyperscaler, and provider of IoT connectivity, solutions and analytics, has announced that it has reached an industry milestone: 20 million total IoT connections. This achievement solidifies KORE’s position as one of the largest and most reliable IoT connectivity providers globally and underscores the company’s continued momentum in enabling scalable, secure and seamless connected solutions.

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June 17, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Heltec Automation partners with Morse Micro to advance IoT connectivity with Wi‑Fi HaLow

Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, has announced a partnership with Heltec Automation to accelerate the delivery of Wi-Fi HaLow enabled devices and revolutionise Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Heltec Automation has integrated Morse Micro’s MM6108 Wi‑Fi HaLow SoC into a suite of five breakthrough products designed to deliver unprecedented long-range connectivity, high data speeds, and energy-efficient performance.

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June 12, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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

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