Press Releases

oneM2M publishes whitepaper on IoT and sustainability to promote responsible design principles

oneM2M has announced the release of its whitepaper on IoT sustainability. Co-written by diverse industrial stakeholders, it describes the sustainability landscape, surveys potential demand for sustainability solutions and shows how different organisations are pursuing sustainability objectives. (more…)

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October 1, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas launches RX140 MCUs with 2x performance and over 30% better power efficiency for home and industrial applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the ultra-low power, 32-bit RX140 group of microcontrollers (MCUs), the latest addition to its entry-level RX100 Series. Built around Renesas’ powerful RXv2 CPU core, the RX140 MCUs deliver outstanding performance, with operation of up to 48 MHz with a CoreMark score of 204, equivalent to approximately twice the processing performance of the RX130 group. (more…)

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September 29, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

1NCE raises US$50mn for global expansion led by investors SoftBank and Deutsche Telekom

IoT Carrier 1NCE reports it has raised $50 million (€42.87 million) in new financing. The capital is being provided by investors including Deutsche Telekom, SoftBank, and other investors. 1NCE offers cellular device connectivity at a fixed price in over 100 countries via 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, NB-IoT and LTE-M. Its cloud-based connectivity platform includes IoT services such as plug-and-play setup and device management. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Truphone enables mass IoT deployments with iSIM collaboration

Truphone has announced that, in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Israel Ltd., a cellular IoT chipset provider, and Kigen, a global security provider, it has enabled its IoT platform and global connectivity to run on the integrated SIM of Sony’s Altair cellular IoT chipsets, powered by Kigen iSIM OS. (more…)

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September 28, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

15mn smart meters now connected to the UK’s Data Communications Company network

The Data Communications Company (DCC) has confirmed that the 15 millionth smart meter has been connected to its national secure network. The milestone was achieved with the installation of a second-generation electricity smart meter by OVO Energy in Eastleigh, Hampshire at 11:11am on September 24th. (more…)

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September 27, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

AND Technology Research and University of Essex join forces to develop self-powering, battery-less IoT device

Purpose-led technology company, AND Technology Research, is announcing a new partnership with computer scientists from the University of Essex to explore new ways of reducing the amount of power a device needs, while at the same time using energy harvesting techniques to produce truly self-powering devices. (more…)

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September 24, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

World Economic Forum launches toolbox of solutions to accelerate decarbonisation in cities

With the percentage of people living in cities projected to rise to 68% by 2050, resulting in high energy consumption, greater infrastructure needs and, carbon emissions, cities have a critical role to play in the race to reach net zero. To help address this challenge, the World Economic Forum, is releasing iteration of its Toolbox of Solutions, designed and built in collaboration with Accenture. (more…)

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September 23, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

LeakBot completes deployment into the USA with SageSure partnership

LeakBot, the smart water leak alarm, is announcing that it has completed its first successful deployment in the USA in partnership with technology-driven managing general underwriter SageSure. The agreement reflects growing momentum of LeakBot’s expansion, with the announcement building on the recent success that LeakBot has seen in the UK and Europe following partnerships with major home insurers including Direct Line Group, Hiscox, Covea, Eaton Gate and Topdanmark. (more…)

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September 22, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas accelerates deep learning development for ADAS and automated driving applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, unveiled the R-Car Software Development Kit (SDK), a complete software platform in a single package that enables quicker and easier software development and validation for smart camera and automated driving applications used in passenger, commercial, and off-road vehicles.  (more…)

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September 21, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Thames Water selects Samotics as long-term predictive maintenance partner

Samotics, a provider of smart industrial analytics to prevent unplanned downtime and energy waste, has been selected by Thames Water Utilities Limited, the UK’s water and wastewater company, as its sole supplier for electrical signature analysis (ESA) technology through at least 2025. (more…)

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September 20, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello