Press Releases

Gemalto and Huawei claim a ‘cost-effective’ narrowband solution for mass market IoT

To help device manufacturers meet a growing demand for long-lasting low-power NarrowBand (NB) IoT modules, Gemalto and Huawei – via its semiconductor arm, HiSilicon – are working together to develop the next generation of modules that combine an extra level of security and consume very low power. (more…)

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November 16, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Microsemi announces adaptec smart storage adapter support for Cavium ThunderX2 ARM-Based CPUs

Microsemi Corporation, a provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced interoperability between its 12 gigabits per second (Gbps) SAS/SATA host bus adapter (HBA), the Microsemi Adaptec HBA 1100, part of its new Smart Storage adapters portfolio, and Cavium, Inc.’s, ThunderX2™ ARM-based central processing unit (CPU). (more…)

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November 15, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Inmarsat and Pessl Instruments to deliver IoT solutions to the agriculture sector around the world

Inmarsat, the global mobile satellite communications provider, has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with Pessl Instruments, a provider of advanced agriculture technology solutions, to become its sole connectivity and platforms provider. (more…)

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November 14, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Qualcomm and Alibaba showcase the benefits of cloud-to-device integration to help drive the LTE IoT in China

Qualcomm Incorporated announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Alibaba have ported Alibaba Cloud Link One to run on the Qualcomm® MDM9206 global multi-mode LTE IoT modem. (more…)

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November 13, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Chilean winery deploys Thinfilm’s NFC mobile marketing solution in Asian Export Markets

Thin Film Electronics ASA, a provider in NFC (near field communication) mobile marketing and smart packaging solutions, today announced a new customer in the wine and spirits industry. PengWine, a premium producer of 5-star Chilean wines, will leverage Thinfilm’s NFC solutions to educate and engage consumers through gamification. (more…)

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November 9, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Inmarsat develops a comprehensive global IoT network with JT Group

Inmarsat has announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with international telecommunications provider JT Group (formerly Jersey Telecom), that will enable Inmarsat to deliver a holistic connectivity solution for Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The global network will combine Inmarsat’s existing satellite communication infrastructure and cellular data provided by JT. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Amazon Echo & Google Home to reside in over 50% of US households by 2022, as multi-assistant devices take off

A new study from Juniper Research has found that smart speakers such as Amazon Echo, Google Home, and the Sonos One will be installed in over 70 million US households by 2022, reaching 55% of all homes. Total installed devices will exceed 175 million. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Orange launches three connected objects

After the launch of its VR2 headset and its drone in October, Orange launches Live Cam to complete the range of connected objects under the operator’s brand. Orange has long been involved in the distribution of connected objects and support for start-ups. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Heelight: A smart bulb that can hear the environment

Heelight is the most intelligent light bulb in the world, listening to the environment with digital sound control. You can change the color and brightness of the lamp by using no Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or ZigBee gateway sound. It has 16 million RGB colours and can be used and adjusted to your liking. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Multiprotocol Wireless Software from Silicon Labs advances IoT connectivity for next-generation applications

Silicon Labs has released new dynamic multiprotocol software for its Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) and module portfolio, enabling simultaneous operation of Zigbee®and Bluetooth® low energy (LE) on a single SoC and bringing together the key application benefits of both protocols. (more…)

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November 8, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde