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Quectel's KCMA32S

Quectel unveils high-performance KCMA32S Zigbee & BLE module

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.

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July 17, 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

IKEA smart projects announcement

IKEA introduces new chapter in designing technology for the home

This January, IKEA will introduce over 20 new smart products — all built to work with Matter, the universal smart home standard. It’s the biggest step IKEA has taken to make smart home technology open, simple and affordable for the many people.

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July 10, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Cappagh Browne cuts dangerous driving behaviours by 95% with Samsara

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.

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July 3, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

SKBM Smart Technology and Asset Living forge smart-building partnership

SKBM Smart Technology, the nation’s only vendor-agnostic smart building aggregator operating nationally, has announced that Asset Living the second-largest property management firm in the United States (U.S.) with a portfolio exceeding 300,000 units—has selected SKBM Smart Technology as its preferred partner for all Smart Building Projects.

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July 1, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Wi-Fi HaLow officially matters: Morse Micro achieves Matter certification for Wi-Fi HaLow

Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, has announced that its MM6108-EKH05Light 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.

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June 26, 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