Energous Wireless Power Solutions, a provider of over-the-air wireless power networks (WPNs), has announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). The APN is a global community of AWS Partners that use programs, expertise, and resources to build, market and sell customer offerings.
January 24, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The MIPI Alliance, an international organisation that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, has announced the appointment of Hezi Saar from Synopsys, Inc. (Synopsys) as chair of the MIPI Alliance Board of Directors. Saar, who had served as board treasurer since 2016, assumed the chair role from longtime board member Sanjiv Desai, who stepped down in conjunction with his retirement from Intel Corporation.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Semtech, a semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and cloud connectivity service provider, has announced the certification of the HL7900 Global 5G LPWA module by three United States (U.S.) carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – as well as KDDI in Japan.
January 22, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
SEALSQ, a company specialising in Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, has announced that its MS600X Secure Hardware Platform has been awarded the Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification, one of the highest internationally recognised levels of security certification for hardware products. This achievement underscores SEALSQ’s commitment to delivering robust, reliable, and secure solutions for critical applications in Internet of Things (IoT), smart metering, and beyond.
January 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
French embedded systems developer InVirtus Technologies has launched its ‘EosFlex’ and ‘EosFlexMini’ asset tracking devices for ultra-low power locationing using Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity. Powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52810 SoC, the compact tags measure just 19 by 31 mm, and are easily attachable to key resources using a self-adhesive backing. Equipped with a photovoltaic (PV) ‘solar’ panel, the tags harness energy from the environment to operate efficiently without requiring battery replacements, even in low-light conditions.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Kigen, a provider in eSIM and iSIM security technology evolution, has received the GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) full certification for its Dublin, Ireland site. The certification pertains to the Kigen eIM solution, which is based on the new GSMA SGP.32 specification version for IoT eSIMs.
Posted by: Marion Webber
RAKwireless has announced a partnership with MOKO SMART, a manufacturer of Bluetooth and beacon technology. This partnership focuses on hybrid solutions for precise LoRaWAN location tracking and efficient beacon LoRaWAN backhaul systems.
January 20, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Arqiva has been selected by Affinity Water to roll out its smart metering infrastructure to cover 400,000 properties across the home counties plus parts of Essex, Kent and Surrey.
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an introductory report on 6G’s potential role titled, “6G – WBA Vision Statement.” The statement calls for greater collaboration between all stakeholders if 6G is to deliver on its promise, and details five key vision points for 6G, to achieve ubiquitous connectivity that comprises Wi-Fi, cellular, non-terrestrial networks, IoT LPWANs, and other wireless technologies at its core.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Water Services Corporation (WSC), the utility responsible for managing drinking water and wastewater across the Maltese Islands, has awarded SUEZ a new five-year contract to oversee the smart metering service for water consumption. This contract, extending the longstanding partnership between WSC and SUEZ until 2029, integrates the ON’connect digital platform, featuring advanced WIZE technology.
January 17, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber