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
Industrial AI, digital twins, cyber security, electrification and advanced automation are moving rapidly from the innovation agenda to operational reality. For UK manufacturers, the challenge is no longer whether these technologies matter, but how to apply them in ways that improve productivity, strengthen resilience and support long-term industrial capability. This shift will be reflected at Advanced Engineering, which returns to NEC Birmingham on 4–5 November 2026, co-located with UK Metals Expo and Lab Innovations.
September 11, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
GigaDevice, a semiconductor company specialising in Flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors and analogue products, has officially joined the Zephyr Project, one of the world’s open-source real-time operating systems (RTOS). Hosted by the Linux Foundation, the Zephyr Project welcomes GigaDevice as a Silver Member, making GigaDevice a dual Silver Member of both the Zephyr Project and the Linux Foundation. Using its comprehensive GD32 MCU portfolio, GigaDevice will actively participate in the Zephyr community, promoting deeper integration between its MCU technologies and the global open-source RTOS ecosystem. This will provide customers and developers in industrial, IoT, consumer electronics and other fields with a more open, standardised and efficient embedded development environment, while continuing to contribute to the growth of the global embedded open ecosystem and broader access to technology.
September 8, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
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
DigitalBridge, a global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure, has announced that a DigitalBridge-managed investment vehicle has entered into an agreement to acquire PLUS ES, one of Australia’s largest smart meter providers. PLUS ES is a separate ring-fenced entity within the Ausgrid Group. PLUS ES provides infrastructure and services that connect retailers, utilities and network operators with the data needed to manage a complex energy ecosystem.
September 1, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Morse Micro, one of the world’s Wi-Fi HaLow silicon provider, has announced that Pace Wireless has joined its Design Partner Program. The Chicago-based engineering firm brings senior product development expertise spanning concept definition, proof-of-concept builds, prototyping, and design for manufacturing.
August 20, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Industrial wireless communication has long meant choosing between reliability and freedom. STRATUM 9‘s DECT NR+ Gateway – built on Nordic‘s nRF9151 module – delivers both, guaranteeing real-time wireless control over a private, license-free band, with no carrier dependency.
August 18, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
August 17, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Posted by: Marion Webber
Cyware, a contributor in agentic AI-powered threat intelligence operationalisation, has announced a partnership with Armis from ServiceNow, a global contributor in cyber exposure management and security, to deliver asset-centric threat intelligence operationalisation. The collaboration combines Armis’ real-time asset visibility with Cyware’s advanced threat contextualisation capabilities. This empowers security teams to map global threat intelligence directly onto their unique asset landscapes, moving organisations from reactive firefighting to proactive, automated defence.
July 30, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber