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
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
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.
July 22, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, has participated in a 5G NB-IoT trial over a non-geostationary orbit satellite operated by Omnispace, the company redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The demonstration, conducted with Omnispace and provider of satellite communications software, Gatehouse Satcom, marks a key step toward bringing seamless, standards-based 5G IoT connectivity to remote and underserved areas.
May 29, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Connected, the Portuguese startup on a mission to deliver universal, standardised, and affordable connectivity from space, has announced a partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS and the mioty alliance.
May 19, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Myriota, the provider of global satellite connectivity optimised for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, has announced that it has joined the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI). As an ETSI member, Myriota can now help 3GPP define products which add high quality ubiquitous satellite coverage to all cellular IoT markets. By embracing standards as part of their IoT connectivity platform, Myriota will add satellite connectivity alongside existing terrestrial networks using low-cost, low-power off-the-shelf cellular devices and modules.
May 14, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
GEO Business, one of the UK’s leading geospatial event, returns to Excel London on 4 and 5 June 2025 with an impressive roster of Main Stage speakers set to captivate and inspire. This year’s programme brings together prominent figures across industry, academia and government, offering insights into the past, present and future of geospatial.
May 9, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
SEALSQ Corp, a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, has announced a development in the field of network security. As per the UL Labs report, VaultIC 408 meets FIPS 140-3 requirements, advances NIST certification and strengthens SEALSQ’s leadership in secure Internet of Things (IoT) and smart grid solutions.
May 6, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
ORBCOMM has announced the launch of the SKYWAVE Connect partner program, which enables Internet of Things (IoT) solution providers, system integrators, value-added resellers and other channel partners to accelerate their IoT solution development, expand their market reach and take advantage of new growth opportunities. The program launched in select regions with a global rollout to follow later this year.
April 17, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Borqs Technologies, Inc. has announced that it has completed the sale of its core businesses to Sasken Technologies, Ltd., a global product engineering and digital transformation services company based in India. Included in the sale were all of the Company’s embedded software design and customised hardware manufacturing of products for the Internet of Things (IoT) activities. Price for the sale totalled US$40 million, a portion will be reserved for employees, tax withholding and payments subject to an earnout arrangement linked to performance in the year 2025.
April 16, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber