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C2A and Drivesec partner for enhanced automotive cybersecurity

C2A Security, the risk-driven product security company for the automotive industry, and Drivesec, the testing and compliance company for automotive and IoT, have announced a partnership to offer an end-to-end testing solution based on contextual security data, integrating WESETH test automation platform into EVSec Product DevSecOps platform. (more…)

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June 7, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

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Joint Chinese launches advanced smart ring with Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC

Joint Chinese is launching its latest turnkey smart ring design based on Nordic’s nRF52840 SoC. The Bluetooth LE SoC provides connectivity and supervises the health and wellness sensor algorithms. The out-of-the-box solution comes with a breadth of monitoring options, including V02 max, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), blood glucose estimation, temperature, heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV), as well as sleep and activity data.

“The J-Style JCRing is the future of personal health measurement and has been developed for users who need to continuously monitor their body data, as well as people concerned about their personal health and fitness,” said Yan Hongwu, the general manager at Joint Chinese Limited. “We have worked with Nordic for many years now because the company has a long-standing reputation in health applications and its ultra low power wireless SoCs are ideally suited to resource constrained applications such as smart rings.”

Advanced operation and data security

The J-Style JCRing comes in a miniaturised 8 mm wide and 2.9 mm thick form factor, in a range of U.S. standard ring sizes. Despite its small size, the device offers advanced operation and superior data security, thanks to the Nordic SoC’s rich set of features. The nRF52840 SoC is available in a wafer level chip scale package (WLCSP) to support both cost- and space-constrained wireless designs, while its 64 MHz, Arm Cortex M4 processor with floating point unit (FPU) provides ample computational overhead to supervise the sensors and run the sensor algorithms. The Arm CryptoCell-310 cryptographic accelerator ensures personal data remains secure on the device and during transmission, essential in sensitive health applications.

In typical operation, the J-Style JCRing’s 14.5-21.5 mAh Li-Po battery achieves a life of up to 10 days between recharge, or up to 30 days in standby mode, depending on which features have been activated and the frequency of ring use. This extended battery life is in part thanks to the ultra low power characteristics of the Nordic SoC. The nRF52840 has been engineered to minimise power consumption with features such as the 2.4 GHz radio’s 5.5-mA peak RX/TX currents and a fully automatic power management system that significantly reduces power consumption.

Thanks to the performance of JCRing, J-Style now is one of the leaders in Smart Ring and also aiming to get the smart ring Medical certificate in Q1 2025

Robust and stable wireless connectivity

The nRF52840 SoC’s robust and stable Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity enables the user to view and analyse their health data via the ‘JCRing’ app on their smartphone. The iOS and Android app also enables users to set personalised goals and receive health advice, while female users can manage and track their menstrual cycle.

The endurance of the battery and Bluetooth range is better than similar products on the market because of Nordic’s leadership in ultra low power wireless connectivity. The nRF52840 SoC’s powerful processor and large memory capacity together ensure the complex sensor algorithms can be carried out rapidly and accurately, while the high radio sensitivity guarantees a stable Bluetooth connection.

“Thanks to the great performance of JCRing, J-Style now is one of the top leaders in Smart Ring and also aiming to get the smart ring Medical certificate in Q1 2025.” said Yan Hongwu.

“By providing comprehensive technical information and reference designs, Nordic also simplifies the development process. An excellent team of application engineers provides quick response and professional support.”

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May 28, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska

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New Kinéis-Semtech chip offers global IoT access

Kinéis and Semtech make satellite connectivity more accessible for the Internet of Things (IoT) by reusing standard terrestrial solutions. This complementarity will enable millions of users to access global coverage simply and directly.

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May 27, 2024

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Pairpoint and Sensos join forces to combat supply chain fraud

Pairpoint, an Economy of Things (EoT) global platform owned by Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation, and Sensos, a supply chain solution company founded by Sony Semiconductors, have announced a collaboration to combat supply chain fraud which continues to rise worldwide. (more…)

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May 10, 2024

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Xyte and Monogoto introduce Xyte Anywhere for cloud connectivity

Xyte and Monogoto have launched Xyte Anywhere, enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to guarantee cloud connectivity for their products regardless of end customers’ enterprise networks. (more…)

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May 9, 2024

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Gorilla Technology Group and MTI forge cybersecurity partnership

Gorilla Technology Group has announced a partnership with Misr Trade & Investment Group (MTI). The partnership reinforces both parties’ commitment to influencing the global cybersecurity market with advanced technological solutions and optimied supply chain strategies. (more…)

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May 7, 2024

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Itron partners with Cairns Council to enhance water management

Itron is collaborating with Cairns Regional Council (Council), located in Queensland, Australia, to deploy Itron’s intelligent connectivity and analytic solution, which includes Intelis wSource NB-IoT water meters and the utility’s existing mesh network technology that utilises Itron’s unified Temetra NB-IoT digital platform for data collection and data management. The Itron solution will be deployed over the next three years as part of Council’s comprehensive water security plan to take advantage of technology to better identify water leaks and improve customer experience. (more…)

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April 30, 2024

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AST Networks acquires Reygar to boost maritime communication solutions

AST Networks has expanded its ecosystem further through the acquisition of Reygar. This move enhances AST Networks’ capabilities in delivering comprehensive solutions to the maritime industry, using the complementary strengths and expertise of Reygar to create a formidable force in the market. The synergies between the two entities promise to unlock new opportunities, enhance operational efficiency and deliver unmatched value to customers worldwide. (more…)

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April 29, 2024

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Teledyne LeCroy launches Frontline X500e with Wi-Fi 7 for advanced rireless analysis

Teledyne LeCroy has announced the launch of the Frontline X500e wireless protocol analyser with Wi-Fi 7. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Frontline X500, the X500e is a comprehensive one-box solution that captures and correlates data from a wide range of communication technologies. Whether it’s Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4-based technologies (including Matter, Thread and Zigbee), or wired interfaces such as HCI-UART, USB, SPI and Audio I2S, the X500e delivers precise insights for network professionals. (more…)

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April 12, 2024

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Upstream Security receives investment from Cisco for IoT cybersecurity advancements

Upstream Security has announced it received an investment from Cisco Investments. The proliferation of complex IoT devices in the mobility, automotive, and transportation sectors introduces unprecedented operational efficiencies, data-driven services and solutions, and exceptional customer experience. However, advanced connectivity and software-defined components also open the door for large-scale cyber risks, threatening business availability and data integrity.

Upstream already protects millions of mobility connected vehicles and IoT devices worldwide, offering a cloud-based multi-layered approach to extended detection and response.

“We are thrilled to welcome Cisco Investments to our group of investors,” said Yoav Levy, the co-founder and CEO of Upstream Security. “This investment provides a unique opportunity to deepen our impact on the IoT sector, and more specifically mobility, automotive and transportation.”

This investment by Cisco Investments amplifies the need for purpose-built IoT cybersecurity solutions that will safeguard the mobility and IoT ecosystem across the entire development and production lifecycle.

“Together with our partners, Cisco is enabling automobile manufacturers across the globe to provide mission-critical, secure connectivity as cars transform into data centers on wheels,” said Aleem Rizvon, a vice president at Cisco Investments. “With an expected 95% of new vehicles having embedded connectivity by the year 2030, we can also expect a rise in automotive cybersecurity threats. Investing in solutions, to ensure the right safeguards for secure connectivity and operation are in place, is critical to instill the trust needed for wide adoption of the technology, not just in the automotive segment, but more broadly for other IoT applications, as well.

Disrupting the IoT cybersecurity landscape

Upstream’s cloud-based IoT XDR platform analyses, in real-time, the contextual state of physical IoT assets and their connected ecosystem, to holistically identify and mitigate cyber risks. The Platform is agentless, requiring no installation of software or hardware, enabling rapid deployment and comprehensive coverage of devices already in production.

The Platform ingests, parses, and normalises vast amounts of connected vehicle data, IoT protocols, telematics, API transactions and other data streams from tens of millions of devices, endpoints and application consumers. This data enables the creation of unique digital twins—near real-time representations of devices and endpoints, facilitating holistic and effective detection. By monitoring devices, services and overall asset behavior, the Platform detects both known and unknown anomalies based on proprietary ML-powered models.

Coupled with a purpose-built vehicle security operation center (vSOC), dedicated for monitoring and investigating connected vehicles and IoT cyber threats, Upstream provides a holistic suite of cybersecurity solutions and services to enable customers to proactively identify and remediate cyber threats. Utilising Upstream’s Ocean AI, Generative AI-powered capabilities, accelerates the investigation remediation process.

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April 11, 2024

Posted by: Magda Dabrowska