Xthings, a contributor in IoT innovation, has unveiled an expanded integration with Home Assistant, one of the world’s open-source home automation platform, including its line of ULTRALOQ smart locks. This collaboration empowers DIY enthusiasts and smart home users with unmatched customisation, privacy and control. Xthings’ commitment to open ecosystems ensures its products connect with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Alexa.
May 1, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
In January, the GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, introduced a new industry-wide technical specification called SGP.32 v1.2, together with test, compliance and security specifications to ensure eSIM Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, used within IoT products, are secure and interoperable when interacting with communications networks and service platforms around the world. The GSMA has now included certification of this specification as part of its GSMA eUICC Security Assurance scheme and eSIM Compliance program, ensuring eSIM IoT products comply with stringent security and interoperability requirements, alongside already established consumer and machine-to-machine eSIM product certification. (more…)
April 30, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity contributor, has announced that it will integrate the Forescout 4D Platform on-premises sensor technology with the NVIDIA BlueField networking platform. The joint solution will help critical infrastructure organisations scale their network monitoring and security management across diverse operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) environments.
April 29, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9151 low power module for advanced cellular Internet of Things (IoT) applications now includes SoftSIM support for Japan’s only SoftSIM provider, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ). By using a SoftSIM instead of a traditional SIM, product developers can reduce SIM and Bill of Materials (BoM) costs, simplify design and lower power consumption for cellular IoT end products based on Nordic’s nRF9151 module. SoftSIM is ideal for space-constrained cellular IoT devices with low power consumption requirements, such as wearables and smart sensors.
April 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Phoenix Energy Technologies, a provider of property-technology solutions that help organisations optimise energy-intensive assets like HVAC, refrigeration and lighting, has announce that it has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy in the handling of our clients’ data.
April 14, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Ayla Networks, a provider of smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) software platforms, has announced its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance scalability, reliability, security and innovation opportunities for Ayla’s global customers.
April 9, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has released Version 3.4 of its eUICC Profile Package: Interoperable Format Technical Specification (Interoperable Profile Package Specification). The latest version includes updates to support full alignment with 3GPP Release 18 to enable advanced 5G functionality and secure authentication in 5G network slicing, as well as enabling the remote management of eSIM profiles on low-power and network-constrained devices. Additional updates and clarifications to promote security and interoperability have also been made.
April 3, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Actelis Networks, Inc., a market contributor in cyber-hardened, rapid-deployment networking solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and broadband applications, has announced it has received an order from a North American railway group to support its Positive Train Control (PTC) system implementation across challenging sections of track.
March 28, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Ericsson and CTIA Certification, a globally recognised body for Internet of Things (IoT) device certification, has announced the ORION Cellular endpoint by Badger Meter is the first smart water device to be certified under the IoT Network Certified for Smart Connected Infrastructure program.
March 27, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Trusted Energy Interoperability Alliance (TEIA) has announced the general availability of TEIA 1.0 Trust Model specification for digital energy systems.
March 26, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber