Press Releases

OCF celebrates pulse systems’ installation of newly certified IoT platform for smart lighting

The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) has announced the first installation of the recently-certified low power IoT platform, from OCF member Cascoda, that combines the end-to-end security benefits of OCF and the low power, wide-area coverage advantages of Thread. (more…)

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December 6, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Semtech’s LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN standard boost urban forest management

Camarillo, California – Semtech Corporation, a global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that ICT International, an Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider for environmental applications, is leveraging Semtech’s LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN standard to improve urban forest management and carbon accounting. (more…)

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November 12, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Renesas acquires Israel-based Celeno for US$315mn to expand its connectivity portfolio

Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 2021 ― Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Celeno Communications, a provider of smart Wi-Fi solutions, for Renesas to acquire Celeno in an all-cash transaction. The deal values Celeno at approximately US$315 million (€269.87 million or approximately 35.9 billion yen at an exchange rate of 114 yen to the dollar), assuming certain milestone payments are made as detailed in the agreement.
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October 28, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How will the decline of 3G impact your business?

With the rapid advancement of 5G networks, the landscape of cellular connectivity is changing. Mobile network operators (MNOs) are now phasing out their 3G networks to make way for 4G and 5G, which will have a huge impact on companies still reliant on 3G connectivity for communications. Here Marcin Bala, CTO at telecommunications networks specialist Salumanus Ltd, explains how the 3G sunset could impact your business and how you can prepare for the transition. (more…)

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September 14, 2021

Posted by: Marcin Bala

The future of flooding control: Intelligent stopcocks & AMRs

Almost all buildings in the UK are connected to the mains water supply, coming directly to each property, which is turned on and off by a stopcock, says Matthew Margetts, director of sales and marketing at Smarter Technologies. (more…)

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August 26, 2021

Posted by:  Matthew Margetts

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5 reasons why motor management can make or break your factory floor

Motors are the largest consumer of electrical energy in heavy industry, devouring more than 90% of available power supply. (more…)

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August 30, 2019

Posted by: IoT global network

u-blox announces 2G cellular module offering an easy upgrade path to LPWA

u‑blox, a provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies, announced the SARA-G450, a cost-optimised 2G cellular module for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, (more…)

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July 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cool IoT Use Cases: Protecting Beluga whales in Alaska

Market overview

Beluga whales live in the Arctic Ocean and coastal areas of Canada, Alaska, Russia and Greenland. The population is estimated to be 150,000 worldwide. Only around 300 to 400 inhabit the Cook Inlet in Alaska where, in 2008, this species was considered critically endangered. (more…)

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July 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Microsemi announced newest network synchronisation IC product family designed specifically for new 5G wireless infrastructure equipment

Microsemi Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc. announced its newest network synchronisation integrated circuit (IC) product family for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE 1588 timing and line card applications. (more…)

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July 20, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

5G-IA & 5G PPP push international cooperation and Phase 2 Projects at premier IEEE 5G World Forum

At the first IEEE 5G World Forum, that took place on 9-11 July 2018 in Santa Clara, CA, USA, the 5G Infrastructure Association (5G-IA) and the 5G-PPP played a key role in co-organising the Worldwide 5G Industry Fora Session, and in presenting three Phase 2 Projects, showing demos and contents. (more…)

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July 16, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde