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The driving forces behind the IoT revolution are technology and consumer demand

To many people, the Internet of Things (IoT) still sounds rather futuristic. However, it is already here and improving lives on a global scale. In 2015, Business Insider reported 10 billion devices were connected to the internet, with the prediction of this figure to increase by 28% to 34 billion devices by 2020, writes Jess Thompson-Hughes, the vice president of PayGo and partner solutions at Eseye. (more…)

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July 1, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

IoT reaches new heights with cloud technology in elevators

Andreas Schierenbeck, the chief executive of thyssenKrupp Elevator, discusses how modern IoT developments are bringing one of the world’s oldest industries – construction – into the 21st century. (more…)

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January 27, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Nitin Thomas

Can the new frontier of connected technology ever really be secured?

Today smartphones are still seen as the dominant mode of connectivity. But – with everything from toothbrushes to cars gaining connectivity – the Internet of Things is set to become the new face of the digital world. (more…)

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October 7, 2015

Posted by: Nithin Thomas

Wearable device & technology expo

Event date: January 13-15, 2016
Tokyo Big Sight, Japan

Within the wearable device industry, new product development and technological development are making advance every day. By 2018, the market size is estimated to reach USD 12 billion, increasing 6.5 times compared to today. (more…)

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August 6, 2015

Posted by: IoT global network

Robin Duke-Woolley

The Future’s Bright for Business Use of Wearable Technology

There is a tendency to think of Wearable Technology as directed entirely at the consumer market. This is not the case though. Increasingly, Wearable Technology is being used as part of business processes as well. Why? (more…)

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July 9, 2014

Posted by: IoT global network

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Wi-Fi Alliance extends Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 to 20 MHz-only devices

Wi-Fi Alliance released a new certification for client devices operating only in 20 MHz channels that want to take advantage of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 features. The new certification extends the benefits of Wi‑Fi 7 to a wider range of connected products in smart homes, industrial environments and healthcare settings. This new certification promotes Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the IoT market.

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January 8, 2026

Posted by: Marion Webber

Sisvel launches fund to help SMEs license cellular IoT patents

Sisvel has launched a new fund that will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) become licensed under its Cellular IoT pool at low or even no cost. The initiative is designed to enable SMEs to enter the market with licensed products in a way that reduces their IP risk while minimising their monetary exposure.

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January 1, 2026

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Eagle Electronics acquires Wireless Mobility, combined company rebrands as Eagle Wireless

Eagle Electronics has announced the acquisition of Wireless Mobility and rebrands as Eagle Wireless. The combined company will be the defining Western module vendor serving both the automotive and IoT markets at scale with equally strong US and international presences.

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December 18, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

SkyMirr’s Sky5G Router achieves certification on T-Mobile’s network and T-Priority

SkyMirr, a contributor in IoT/wireless innovation, has announced that its advanced 5G wireless router, Sky5G, has officially achieved certification for use on T-Mobile’s network. This step reinforces SkyMirr’s commitment to delivering high-performance wireless solutions that extend reliable broadband and IoT connectivity across diverse environments.

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December 16, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

LoRa Alliance announcement

LoRa Alliance reports 125 Million LoRaWAN end devices deployed globally

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that its members have surpassed 125 million global deployments of LoRaWAN end devices. This marks a significant step, underscoring the rapid and sustained adoption of the leading LPWAN standard. With a 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across its ecosystem, LoRaWAN has proven its maturity and scalability as it enters this exponential growth phase. Additionally, the Alliance noted that when factoring in the largest networks with multi-million-device deployments, some vendors are achieving CAGRs as high as 50%.

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December 11, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber