Orange is to invest in a new Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) network to support IoT in addition to its cellular network in metropolitan France. LPWA is a narrow-band technology that guarantees connectivity at a reduced energy consumption rate and at a lower cost. (more…)
September 18, 2015
Posted by: George Malim
The Internet of Things is an interesting business, though the terminology can be confusing even for those of us working in it. (more…)
September 7, 2015
Posted by: IoT global network
M2MAPPS: Sigfox has employed license-free spectrum to create a cellular network that is dedicated to M2M and the IoT. The obvious question is why? What is wrong with cellular technology?
THOMAS NICHOLLS: I’d like to start with a reminder that M2M and IoT applications come in numerous sizes and shapes. Those that need relatively high data rates work well with existing connectivity technologies, but many others only need to exchange small messages every so often. (more…)
May 13, 2013
Posted by: IoT global network
The next phase of Zigbee innovation is here, and it’s built for scale, reach and reliability.
Following the introduction of Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi, the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s new sub-GHz connectivity solution, we are excited to announce the opening of the Product Certification Program for Zigbee sub-GHz (Suzi).
This marks a significant step forward in enabling the industry to bring standardized long-range, low-power, and interoperable IoT products to market, backed by the trusted Zigbee ecosystem.
September 3, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
The LoRa Alliance, the open, non-profit organisation defining, evolving and promoting the LoRaWAN standard, has took a significant step in achieving effortless, low-touch deployment at scale with new specifications that enable automated device set-up and a new technical document that extends LoRaWAN’s connectivity reach.
August 6, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Morse Micro, one of the world’s Wi-Fi HaLow silicon provider, has announced that Quectel’s FGH200M module has passed FCC/IC/CE/RCM certification. Built on Morse Micro’s MM8108 system-on-chip, the module is now cleared for mass-market production, giving IoT device makers a validated path to Wi-Fi HaLow at scale.
August 4, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organisation (SDO) dedicated to advancing Z-Wave technology for residential, commercial, multi-dwelling and hospitality markets, has announced that Semtech Corporation has joined the Z-Wave Alliance as a new member and will serve on the Board of Directors.
May 26, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
The OPC Foundation has announced a new joint working group effort with the LoRa Alliance to develop a mapping from LoRaWAN to OPC UA, bringing together two highly complementary technologies that play important roles in the future of industrial and IoT connectivity. This collaboration aims to define how data and information models originating from LoRaWAN-based devices and systems can be represented in OPC UA, enabling improved interoperability between low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) deployments and industrial automation, enterprise and cloud-based systems.
April 23, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Monogoto, a contributor of programmable hybrid connectivity, has announced a cooperation with Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless solutions, to accelerate the adoption of nuSIM (provided by Redtea-Mobile), an integrated SIM (iSIM) approach optimised for IoT devices.
February 12, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
The municipal company Aguas de Cádiz has entrusted Telefónica Tech, Telefónica’s digital business unit, with the transformation of more than 4,000 water meters into smart meters with the aim of promoting more efficient and sustainable water resource management and distribution. This initiative is part of the WATERCOG-PC project for the digital transformation of the urban water cycle, managed by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (PERTE) and financed with NextGeneration EU funds.
January 27, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber