In January, the GSMA, the global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem, introduced a new industry-wide technical specification called SGP.32 v1.2, together with test, compliance and security specifications to ensure eSIM Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, used within IoT products, are secure and interoperable when interacting with communications networks and service platforms around the world. The GSMA has now included certification of this specification as part of its GSMA eUICC Security Assurance scheme and eSIM Compliance program, ensuring eSIM IoT products comply with stringent security and interoperability requirements, alongside already established consumer and machine-to-machine eSIM product certification. (more…)
April 30, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
ITEN, an innovator and industrial player in the development and production of Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Solid-State Batteries (SBBs) for electronic markets, unveiled an advancement in energy storage. ITEN’s latest SSB achieves an unprecedented 200C discharge rate (200 times the battery’s capacity per hour) —100 times higher than conventional Li-ion batteries—setting a new benchmark for miniaturised energy storage. This technology is now being manufactured at scale to build the Powency product family, with the company’s high-volume production capabilities ready to meet growing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices across various industries.
April 11, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Wireless Logic, a contributor in Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions has been selected by Thales, a contributor in advanced eSIM technologies to enable secure, scalable and resilient IoT connectivity across diverse regions worldwide.
March 18, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Sequans Communications S.A., a 4G/5G Internet of Things (IoT) semiconductor company, has announced that Coyote, the European contributor in connected driver assistance services, has selected Sequans Monarch technology to connect its latest generation of trackers, named Coyote Nano 2.0, to cellular LPWA networks (and particularly LTE-M). The combination of Sequans Monarch technology with the multiple technologies use by Coyote sets a new benchmark in vehicle tracking. Coyote Nano 2.0 is a part of Coyote Secure, the market benchmark stolen vehicle recovery service, which has a proven track record, with 91% of stolen vehicles being recovered within 48 hours, demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology.
March 7, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced that it has obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller groups (MCUs). This certification, evaluated by Applus+ Laboratories, marks a step in Renesas’ commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with upcoming European regulations.
March 3, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
PHY Wireless, a contributor in innovative cellular location technology, has announced a collaboration with Nordic Semiconductor to integrate its ultra-low-power location technology with Nordic’s nRF9151 system-in-package (SiP) module. This collaboration uses 3GPP-standardised signaling to deliver power-efficient, high-accuracy location solutions worldwide with PHY Wireless’s industry-first on-device observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) solution.
February 26, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Myriota, a provider for secure, low-cost and long battery life satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has announced their graduation from the Kingdom’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Emerging Technologies Regulatory Sandbox program. The program is part of CST’s mission to increase regulatory maturity, accelerate digital transformation, and support solutions in collaboration with global and national entities.
February 25, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
IoT solutions company NuvoLinQ has launched a new eSIM offering for ultra-reliable, ultra-secure cellular point-of-sale (POS) connectivity in partnership with eSIM and IoT heavyweights BICS (a Proximus company) and Kigen. The solution offers backup connectivity options to ensure uninterrupted operations, allowing payment systems—such as card readers at retail stores or kiosks—to securely transmit and receive data, effectively safeguarding against fraud.
February 14, 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
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.
January 20, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber