Press Releases

Canada’s first coast-to-coast Internet of Things network unveiled by Sigfox

Sigfox Canada, the Canadian network operator for the Sigfox Global IoT Network, claims to launch the country’s first national, low-bandwidth, Internet of Things (IoT) network. (more…)

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April 9, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Ruuvi Node open source node solution combines nRF9160 SiP and nRF52840 SoC

Nordic Semiconductor announced that a unique, open-source, multi-purpose, industrial-grade cellular gateway, environmental sensing, and asset tracking node solution from Finnish open-source electronics specialist, (more…)

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April 8, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Ericsson Estonia and ABB walk the walk on 5G smart manufacturing

With 5G a growing reality and Industry 4.0 underway, Ericsson is taking a big step toward smarter wireless manufacturing and automation at its own 5G factory in Tallinn, Estonia. (more…)

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April 3, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Vehicles and mobility services to be secured against cyber-attacks by partners Trend Micro and Luxoft

Two companies are now jointly introducing and deploying an Intrusion Detection System (IDS), designed to detect, mitigate and respond to cyber-attacks on connected cars. (more…)

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April 2, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Installed base of connected building automation devices to reach 483mn units worldwide in 2022

According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of sensors, actuators, modules, gateways and other connected devices deployed as part of IoT-based building automation in smart and connected commercial buildings was an estimated 151 million units worldwide at the end of 2018. (more…)

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April 1, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Toshiba introduces sensorless control pre-driver IC for automotive brushless DC motors

Toshiba Electronic Components and Storage Co., Ltd. (Toshiba) announced the launch of a sensorless sensor for brushless DC motors (BLDC motors) for automotive applications Controls the pre-driver IC TB9062FNG, which is suitable for automotive applications such as electric pumps. (more…)

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March 29, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Sony and Docomo to test unmanned concept cars in Guam through 5G test network

Sony Corporation and NTT Docomo, Inc. announced that they will conduct joint trials of Sony’s unmanned concept car New Concept Cart SC-1. This concept car uses 5G mobile technology for a variety of remote control functions. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

City of Palmerston selects Telensa to deliver smart street lighting for 5,000 LEDs

Telensa, a specialist in connected street lighting and smart city data applications, has been selected by the City of Palmerston, Australia, to deploy the PLANet intelligent street lighting system as part of an LED streetlight upgrade project. (more…)

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March 28, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

V2X communications technology will be a US$1.2bn opportunity by 2022, says SNS

SNS Telecom & IT‘s latest research report indicates that global spending on V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communications technology – based on both IEEE 802.11p and C-V2X (Cellular V2X) standards – will reach US$1.2 billion (€1.07 billion) annually by the end of 2022. (more…)

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March 27, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT and additive manufacturing: Towards an intelligent and connected world of electronics

“Alexa, dim the dining room lights.”

Five years ago, that would have been a command to a human. Today, Alexa is but one virtual personal assistant among vast networks of interconnected “smart” devices totaling 8.4 billion units that is taking the world by storm. (more…)

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March 22, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello