In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires estimated to cost more than $250 billion, Dryad Networks, a pioneer in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, has announced a demonstration of the world’s first fully functional drone prototype solution to autonomously detect, locate, monitor and eventually extinguish wildfires.
April 1, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group and a world contributor in digital security and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and u-blox, a global provider of positioning and short-range communication technologies for automotive, industrial and consumer markets, has announced that the latest u-blox X20 GNSS chipset includes a highly robust security root-of-trust (RoT) based on security IPs provided by Kudelski IoT that safeguards both the X20 chipset itself against attack but also guarantees the protection of applications and data using the X20.
March 11, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Terrestar Solutions Inc., one of the only Canadian mobile satellite operator pioneering the deployment of satellite hybrid Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity across Canada, has announced a partnership with Monogoto, a cloud-based cellular network provider. This collaboration will empower solution providers and enterprises to deliver reliable, scalable and resilient Hybrid IoT connectivity, ensuring devices remain connected to both cellular and satellite networks.
March 7, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Verizon Business has added Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity services from two new partners — Singapore-based operator Singtel and satellite service provider Skylo — to its suite of global IoT offerings. Verizon Business IoT customers can now access wireless services in up to 200 territories worldwide using complementary satellite, roaming and native eSIM services from Verizon and its partners, all conveniently managed through the Verizon ThingSpace IoT management portal.
March 6, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Syniverse, one of the world’s most connected company, has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) — an industry effort to advance the development of direct-to-device (D2D) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity through an ecosystem of non-terrestrial network (NTN) providers that are committed to extending mobile coverage globally.
March 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Myriota, a provider for secure, low-cost and long battery life satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has announced their graduation from the Kingdom’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Emerging Technologies Regulatory Sandbox program. The program is part of CST’s mission to increase regulatory maturity, accelerate digital transformation, and support solutions in collaboration with global and national entities.
February 25, 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 issued its 2024 End of Year Report. The report provides a compilation of the LoRaWAN’s advances and LoRa Alliance achievements throughout the year that contributed to LoRaWAN emerging as the only LPWAN positioned to support Massive IoT. This year’s report also showcases LoRaWAN’s prominence as an essential and irreplaceable technology supporting global digital transformation.
“2024 was in many ways a watershed year for digital transformation and broad adoption of Internet of Things, which bridges the physical and digital worlds,” said Alper Yegin, the CEO of the LoRa Alliance. “We believe that digital transformation is necessary for humanity’s evolution, with immense potential to help people and the planet while driving economic growth. Over the past few years, LoRaWAN has cemented its position as a foundational and market-leading LPWAN technology. Backed by our global ecosystem, we are making Massive IoT a reality and are rapidly scaling deployments. The future is bright for LoRaWAN and as an Alliance we will remain focused on expanding our ecosystem, continuing to educate the market and build awareness, as well as ongoing technology enhancements to the standard to accelerate adoption.”
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February 12, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
EchoStar Mobile, an EchoStar company has announced the availability of the first and only S-band LoRaWAN Satellite Relay (EM-SR) device with associated network functions to help businesses to fill terrestrial coverage gaps. The EM-SR Relay is specifically designed to solve key challenges with traditional LoRaWAN sensors in distribution and monitoring networks such as smart metering, distributed sensors, and remote connectivity. This solution provides cost effective LoRaWAN connectivity to sparsely deployed or hard to penetrate building locations without the need for extensive and expensive operational infrastructure. (more…)
December 11, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Zonar Systems has announced its merger with GPS Trackit. This partnership brings together two comapnies in fleet management technology, using GPS Trackit’s deep industry expertise, modern infrastructure and focus on world-class customer service. (more…)
December 9, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services has announced that value added reseller Spotter has seen sales of its satellite IoT-enabled horse tracking collar more than double in the last 24 months. (more…)
November 22, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska