Press Releases

Laird’s BL653 modules support long-range BLE applications in harsh environments

New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor, Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BL653 Series of modules from Laird Connectivity. (more…)

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July 10, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Widespread adoption of EVs is being held back by a poor charging service

If you ask anyone buying a new car what is holding them back from choosing an electric vehicle (EV), the chances are they will either cite concerns about range or a lack of charging infrastructure. (more…)

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July 6, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Austria’s S&T AG to acquire Iskratel Group for €37.5mn for industrial IoT skills

S&T AG has agreed to acquire the Iskratel Group for €37.5 million. Based in Kranj, Slovenia, Iskratel is a European ICT provider for digital transformation of the telecoms, transport, public safety and energy industries. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

R&S Unified Firewalls said to protect IoT devices from Ripple20

A set of critical security vulnerabilities collectively known as Ripple20 is impacting the Internet of Things (IoT). A vulnerable TCP/IP implementation is endangering millions of smart devices in private households, industrial plants and hospitals — and thus even human lives. (more…)

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June 29, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Education, eldercare and COVID prevention to benefit from open platform robot

Lantronix Inc., a global provider of intelligent edge and secure data management solutions for the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), has teamed with Misty Robotics, to create Misty II. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Tuya joins Zigbee Alliance board of directors

The Zigbee Alliance, an organisation of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), reports that IoT platform provider Tuya has joined its board of directors. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Samsung demonstrates new drone-based AI solution to optimise 5G network performance

Samsung Electronics announced a successful demonstration of its new drone-based antenna configuration measurement solution for 4G and 5G networks in the company’s campus. This automated solution will offer operators a simplified way to more efficiently manage cell sites, improve employee safety, and ultimately optimise network performance. (more…)

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June 23, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Managed smart metering to thrive as utilities max the value of smart grid investments

Berg Insight has found that the installed base of smart electricity and gas meters in Europe was 168.3 million in 2019. The installed base is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% to reach 280.4 million units in 2025. (more…)

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June 22, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart devices shown by Perenio IoT at Tuya Online AI+IoT conference

Czech technology company, Perenio IoT took part in the AI+IoT Business Conference 2020 Spring Online Edition by AI+IoT platform specialist, Tuya Smart. The event brought together providers in lighting, security, home appliances, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and big data for networking and in-depth discussions around smart technology and the state of IoT. (more…)

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June 17, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

COVID-19 disruptions cause smart meter shipments to tank 25%

The market disruptions due to Covid-19 pandemic will result in a 25% Year on Year (YoY) decrease in annual smart meter shipments in 2020. Consequently, smart meter YoY revenue will contract by 31% US$3.3 billion (€2.9 billion) to reach US$7.39 billion (€6.5 billion), finds global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. (more…)

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June 16, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello