Phill Pexton’s research covers the broad topic of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Specifically, his current remit allows him to delve deeper into IoT security, service enablement platforms and the industrial internet, with a focus on the monetisation and new business opportunities as well as underlying technologies.
Prior areas of research have included network infrastructure, data centers and unified communications. Phill holds an MSc in International Economics and Public Policy from Cardiff University and a BSc in Accounting and Finance.
November 24, 2015
Posted by: George Malim
NLT Telecom, a Brazilian operator specialising in IoT, floLIVE, a provider of global connectivity and network services, and TNS, a specialist in providing connectivity solutions and infrastructure as a service, has announced a partnership to promote the use of eSIMs with the new GSMA standard, SGP.32, in the Latin American IoT market. The solution, developed to meet the specific demands of the Internet of Things (IoT), aims to simplify device connectivity on a large scale, reducing logistical and operational costs for companies across various sectors. According to the companies, the Latin American market, due to its size and diversity of operations, demands reliable solutions from suppliers with global experience, enabling the integration and scalability of connectivity solutions with ease and cost-effectiveness.
November 20, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Evergy, one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the Midwest United States serving 1.7 million customers across Kansas and Missouri, has selected Kigen, a global contributor in eSIM and iSIM technology, to strengthen grid resiliency. By adopting Kigen’s secure eSIM OS and eIM solution, Evergy is unifying private LTE and public networks into an automated connectivity layer — creating a foundation for more reliable operations in the face of severe weather, growing energy demand, and the complexity of distributed energy resources (DERs).
November 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The TALQ Consortium, which developed the Smart City Protocol, a global interface standard for smart city applications, continues to grow its membership base and announces every few weeks new officially TALQ-certified products. The TALQ-certified products include Central Management Software (CMS) and Outdoor Device Networks (ODN; Gateways) for various smart city applications, currently from 47 different vendors globally. By certifying their products according to the Smart City Protocol, manufacturers enable interoperability with a wide range of systems from other vendors. For cities and municipalities, the growing number of certified solutions offers not only greater flexibility and freedom of choice, but also the ability to avoid vendor lock-in when investing in smart city applications—such as Smart Street Lighting, Waste Management, Parking Solutions, Environmental Sensing or Traffic Control.
October 30, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance), an organisation of more than 860 Members dedicated to simplifying and harmonising the Internet of Things (IoT) through global standards, has announced the addition of CableLabs to its Board of Directors (Board) today. By joining the Board, CableLabs takes on a leadership role, reinforcing the Alliance’s mission to drive innovation and advance interoperability across the IoT ecosystem.
October 23, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Plume has announced its membership in the prpl Foundation, a global alliance advancing open-source and open-standard development for next-generation connected devices. As a Gold member, the second highest tier, Plume will collaborate with industry peers to accelerate innovation in cloud-based services and broadband and IoT intelligence for Internet service providers (ISP) and provide consumer experience.
October 14, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Vodafone is demonstrating the power of Europe’s most modern mission-critical (MCx) communications service at an incident simulation event in Ireland with European Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) agencies.
September 30, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Futurecom , one of the largest connectivity, technology and innovation platform for Latin America, a key hub for cybersecurity solutions, and a facilitator of digital transformation, will host discussions on the most promising trends, challenges and advances in communication and connectivity. The event will bring together approximately 300 exhibiting brands spread across an area of over 25,000 m².
September 22, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, now offers support for Samsung’s SmartThings Find SDK across its next-gen nRF54L15 and nRF54L10 wireless SoCs, as well as its widely adopted nRF52840 and nRF52833 SoCs. This software-level integration enables developers to build advanced location tracking solutions, using Nordic’s ultra-low power wireless technology and Samsung’s global SmartThings ecosystem.
September 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
True Digital Group has announced a landmark partnership to take its living technology platform TrueX forward under the vision of “Empowering Every Home, Redefining the Future Living.” In collaboration with China Mobile International (CMI), T3 Technology and Tuya Smart, TrueX will evolve into a new, more comprehensive ecosystem for smart living with full support for over 3 million users of the Tuya – Smart Life, Smart Living application – enabling them to switch to the TrueX platform and enjoy a wide range of additional services and benefits.
September 2, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber