Silicon Labs, an innovator in low-power wireless, has announced that its Series 3 Secure Vault security subsystem on the SiXG301 SoC, the first SoC in its Series 3 portfolio, has achieved the world’s first PSA Level 4 certification. This achievement – the highest level recognised by PSA Certified – affirms Silicon Labs’ security leadership and its legacy of embedding trust at the core of connected technology.
August 5, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
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 the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has officially approved the Decision ECC DEC(25)02, confirming the regulatory framework enabling satellite-to-low power device communication with satellites (LPD-S) communications within the short-range device (SRD) 862-870MHz frequency band in Europe. This landmark decision, finalized during the ECC’s June meeting, marks a significant advancement in enabling satellite-based LPWAN IoT solutions, particularly LoRaWAN, across Europe.
July 31, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
AFL, a manufacturer of fibre optic cables, connectivity and equipment, and VIE Technologies, a pioneer in non-invasive, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive monitoring and maintenance solutions for power transformers and mechanical equipment, has announced a partnership that aims to deliver intelligent infrastructure monitoring solutions for the energy and data centre sectors.
July 29, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced its support for Apiary Solutions, a provider of the iAPIS operations management platform for the commercial beekeeping industry, through the provision of its high-performance EG21-G Mini PCIe LTE Cat 1 module. Integrated into the Apiary Master device, the Quectel module enables reliable, real-time connectivity for beekeeping operations across New Zealand and Australia, helping drive smarter, more efficient hive management.
July 24, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest high-performance MCU Zigbee and BLE module, the KCMA32S. This module is designed to meet the growing demands of IoT applications such as smart lighting, featuring advanced connectivity options and a compact form factor.
July 17, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Wastewater services company Cappagh Browne, which serves more than 1.5 million customers on behalf of Southern Water, has reduced dangerous driving by 95% in just one week following targeted safety training powered by artificial intelligence (AI) Dash Cams and GPS-tracking technology from Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform. Before installing Samsara’s smart AI-augmented platform, the business had limited visibility into driver behaviour. Manual processes and unreliable tracking systems led to growing compliance pressures and rising operational risks, prompting a need for a modern approach to fleet safety and oversight.
July 3, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, has announced that its MM6108-EKH05–Light has officially received Matter certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance. This certification marks a step for Wi-Fi HaLow technology, demonstrating seamless interoperability, security and ease of integration for smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
June 26, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, has announced that silicon providers Silicon Labs and Trident IoT have both achieved the Alliance’s newly established Z-Wave Protocol Certification. As the silicon solutions providers currently supporting the Z-Wave ecosystem, this certification ensures that all products developed on their platforms maintain the required levels of interoperability, heightened security, and continued innovation across a global Z-Wave marketplace.
June 19, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
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.
June 12, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
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).
June 10, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber