u-blox has announced a number of significant project wins in the robotic lawnmower (RLM) sector, marking a notable achievement by partnering with the majority of manufacturers in this space. These project wins are not just milestones for the company but are anticipated to generate upwards of USD 100 million in expected revenue over time, starting from 2024. This accomplishment positions the company as a force in high-precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology and underlines its positioning and influence on the future of robotic lawnmowing.
April 26, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Binarly has announced the release of the Binarly Transparency Platform v2.0 with features for continuous post-build compliance, visibility into the security posture of IoT and XIoT devices, and the ability to identify malicious behavior and hidden backdoors within binaries based on their behavior. Learn more here. (more…)
April 24, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Flowfinity is helping manufacturers deploy custom industrial IoT solutions with real-time Operational Intelligence (OI) to prolong equipment life and reduce material waste. (more…)
April 23, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Shelly Group AD brings a native version of its Shelly Smart Control App to select Audi models. To this end, the Shelly Smart Control app based on the Android Automotive OS will be available in the Audi Application Store. Customers can thus use the user-friendly range of functions for intelligent home automation intuitively via the familiar user interface of their vehicle’s infotainment system. This includes, for example, automatically opening and closing the garage door, and switching on the lights in the garage, in other rooms or throughout the house when coming home or leaving the house.
The integration of the Shelly Smart Control app into the Audi Application Store is carried out in cooperation with CARIAD, Volkswagen Group’s software company and Harman Ignite. It gives customers access to a wide variety of popular third-party apps, which are integrated into the infotainment system of the car. Regular online updates keep the apps in the infotainment system up to date.
Dimitar Dimitrov, the CEO and founder of Shelly Group, said, “We are thrilled to become part of Audi’s highly attractive digital ecosystem. As is our ambition, users are at the heart of the new functions and application areas of our app. With the native integration of our Shelly Smart Control app, we are further expanding our customer focus and technology leadership. We are confident that Audi customers will enjoy the integration of smart home in a customisable infotainment system.”
Wolfgang Kirsch, the CEO of Shelly Group, said, „The integration of our Shelly Smart Control app emphasises the relevance of the integration capability of technologies in the most diverse ecosystems as a success factor. This blending of different areas of life through smart technology will become even more important in the future. Our solutions are already being used in numerous products and services from well-known partners. We are therefore very proud that our technologically leading app and its innovations also meet Audi’s demands for exclusivity and performance.”
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April 22, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
LTIMindtree has collaborated with Vodafone. Through this partnership, LTIMindtree will offer connected and smart IoT solutions, powered by its Insight NXT platform (iNXT) and Vodafone’s IoT Managed Connectivity, that will enable Industry X.0 and digital transformation across multiple vertical sectors.
LTIMindtree’s iNXT Business Unit brings Technical and Functional components and together with Vodafone’s IoT Managed Connectivity solutions it will deliver to solve complex business challenges. Through the partnerships, LTIMindtree will empower clients to maximise their efforts across revenue acceleration through newer business models, cost efficiency and sustainability, using Smart IoT and Industry X.0. LTIMindtree, enabled by Vodafone will provide solutions that deliver advance capabilities in AI, machine learning, predictive maintenance, digital twin, supply chain visibility, sustainability, energy management, worker safety, sensorisation of assets, augmented reality and virtual reality training.
Gemma Barsby, the UK head of IoT at Vodafone, said, “Our partnership with LTIMindtree means Vodafone can support the real-time delivery of IoT managed services to their clients and empower them in driving cost efficiencies and greater productivity. As a global IoT provider we look forward to collaborating with LTIMindtree to mutually grow our market share in the Industrial 4.0 and Digital Transformation domain.”
Through this partnership, LTIMindtree will design highly scalable, end-to-end solutions by using the power of IoT, metaverse, artificial intelligence and machine learning and deliver secure, connected ecosystems and outcomes over Vodafone’s “Managed IoT Connectivity” Network.
Monish Mishra, the chief business officer- iNXT at LTIMindtree, said, “In today’s highly distributed yet interdependent economy, continuous innovation and access to connected ecosystems to deliver immersive experiences, is vital for growth and differentiation. We are excited to collaborate with Vodafone and enhance our proposition on Industry X.0 and Industrial Digital transformation. We remain committed to working with customers across industries within UK & Europe and getting them to the future, faster.”
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April 19, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Trident IoT, a silicon provider and RF technology company focused on decreasing time-to-market for connected device manufacturers, has announced completion of a USD $10 million fundraising round. (more…)
April 15, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Teledyne LeCroy has announced the launch of the Frontline X500e wireless protocol analyser with Wi-Fi 7. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Frontline X500, the X500e is a comprehensive one-box solution that captures and correlates data from a wide range of communication technologies. Whether it’s Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 802.15.4-based technologies (including Matter, Thread and Zigbee), or wired interfaces such as HCI-UART, USB, SPI and Audio I2S, the X500e delivers precise insights for network professionals. (more…)
April 12, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Telit Cinterion has announced a reference design board featuring the Telit Cinterion ELS62-W LTE Cat 1 bis + 2G module and the Taoglas PCS.50.A tunable antenna. This turnkey platform helps device OEMs, IoT service providers and other businesses minimise the expense and lead time of developing and launching smart sensors, wearables, asset trackers and other IoT solutions. (more…)
April 9, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The Open6G Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) at Northeastern University have announced entering into a partnership and contractual agreement with AmpliTech Group, a NASDAQ company, to perform 5G interoperability testing (IoT) and conformance testing of AmpliTech’s newly released, O-RAN CAT B 64T64R MIMO radio unit (O-RU). This activity will take place at the Open6G OTIC in Boston and Burlington, Massachusetts. AmpliTech Group is a designer, developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art signal-processing components for satellite, 5G and other communications networks, design of complete 5G/6G systems, global distributor of packages and lids for integrated circuit assembly. (more…)
April 4, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Friendly Technologies, a provider of IoT and telecom device management solutions, has unveiled the latest update for its Friendly Unified Device Management platform. The release introduces features and enhancements, with a particular emphasis on Wi-Fi optimisation and management.
The update underscores Friendly Technologies’ dedication to delivering carrier-class, scalable, and secure solutions to meet the increasing needs of the digital home and IoT ecosystem.
The latest versions of the Friendly Unified Device Management platform, designed to support TR-069 and TR-369 enabled devices, bring substantial enhancements to Wi-Fi management capabilities. These include:
In addition to Wi-Fi-specific upgrades, the new platform versions encompass a broad array of improvements across the board, aiming to streamline device management and bolster security measures.
“Enhancing our Wi-Fi management capabilities within the Friendly Unified Device Management platform underscores our dedication to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our customers,” Ariela Ross-Jayyousi, head of marketing at Friendly Technologies, said. “We continuously strive to deliver solutions that not only address the current challenges faced by service providers but also anticipate future demands, ensuring our customers stay ahead in a competitive market.”
April 1, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro