Terrestar Solutions Inc., one of the only Canadian mobile satellite operator pioneering the deployment of satellite hybrid Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity across Canada, has announced a partnership with Monogoto, a cloud-based cellular network provider. This collaboration will empower solution providers and enterprises to deliver reliable, scalable and resilient Hybrid IoT connectivity, ensuring devices remain connected to both cellular and satellite networks.
March 7, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Semtech, a semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and cloud connectivity service provider, has announced the certification of the HL7900 Global 5G LPWA module by three United States (U.S.) carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – as well as KDDI in Japan.
January 22, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Kigen, a provider in eSIM and iSIM security technology evolution, has received the GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) full certification for its Dublin, Ireland site. The certification pertains to the Kigen eIM solution, which is based on the new GSMA SGP.32 specification version for IoT eSIMs.
January 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
RAKwireless has announced a partnership with MOKO SMART, a manufacturer of Bluetooth and beacon technology. This partnership focuses on hybrid solutions for precise LoRaWAN location tracking and efficient beacon LoRaWAN backhaul systems.
January 20, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an introductory report on 6G’s potential role titled, “6G – WBA Vision Statement.” The statement calls for greater collaboration between all stakeholders if 6G is to deliver on its promise, and details five key vision points for 6G, to achieve ubiquitous connectivity that comprises Wi-Fi, cellular, non-terrestrial networks, IoT LPWANs, and other wireless technologies at its core.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Murata has announced that its Type 1SC-NTN has received Skylo FCC & CE L-band certification for its dual-mode cellular and non-terrestrial network (NTN) capabilities, making it the first ultra-compact resin mold module to achieve this recognition from an NTN service provider. The product integrates the latest Rel-17 NTN standard, enabling satellite data communication capabilities without necessitating any hardware design changes. When paired with Skylo’s NTN service, it extends the reach of satellite connectivity, ensures uninterrupted communication and delivers a new class of solution for the demanding satellite IoT market. (more…)
January 2, 2025
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Trasna has announced its acquisition of IoTerop. This acquisition strengthens Trasna’s ability to deliver complete solutions from chip design and SIM manufacturing to cloud-based remote management services. IoTerop’s products, which include the Alaska IoT management platform and Iowa software development toolkit, are already deployed across millions of devices globally. This addition to its product portfolio further strengthens Trasna’s hardware and software connectivity offer, reinforcing its position as a key player in enabling the growing number of IoT devices worldwide. (more…)
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Nordic Semiconductor and Kigen have announced a technical collaboration that will accelerate Massive IoT deployments. The partnership combines Kigen eSIMs, Kigen’s eSIM IoT Remote Manager (eIM) solution for SGP.32 IoT eSIMs and Nordic’s award-winning nRF9151 System-in-Package (SiP). The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to offer robust, secure, low-power cellular IoT solutions that remove the technical barriers to wireless connectivity and enable rapid scalability of the IoT.
Nordic and Kigen will showcase their innovations at CES 2025, offering visitors demonstrations and in-depth discussions with their engineering teams. CES will be held in Las Vegas, NV, from 7 to 10 January 2025. Nordic can be found on booth #52039 at the Venetian Expo.
“The joint testing between Kigen eIM solution and Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9151 reflects our shared commitment to innovation in low-power, compact, and battery-efficient IoT devices,” said Vincent Korstanje, the CEO, Kigen. “At Kigen, this is part of our vision to ensure that standards bring benefits to the broadest set of players – making this transformative technology accessible, cost-effective, and scalable for businesses of all sizes.”
Oyvind Birkenes, the EVP business unit long-range at Nordic Semiconductor, said, “The collaboration with Kigen has produced an outcome that’s much more than just an important technical milestone. Rather, the simplicity brought by Kigen’s solution combined with the highly integrated, low power and cost-efficient nRF9151 SiP has the potential to transform the cellular IoT landscape by making it easier and faster for all sizes of companies to deploy Massive IoT applications.”
December 23, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Alliot Technologies has announced a partnership with Daizy. The new partnership sees Alliot become an official distributor of Daizy’s comprehensive IoT toolset, designed to simplify the deployment, operation and management of IoT systems on a large scale. (more…)
December 20, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
In this episode of Fibocast, Andrew Parkin-White, co-founder of TecFutures, hosts an engaging conversation with David Palma, Director of EMEA Technical Sales at Fibocom. Together, they explore the fascinating potential of 5G RedCap and how it is reshaping the IoT landscape.
November 21, 2024
Posted by: Barto Szkaradek