In the second part of his blog, Dennis Poulsen, the general manager of Spirent’s IoT Connectivity Products, concludes his exploration of the IoT options for the OEM. The most immediate solution would be to buy SIM card reader components and build them into the product, which can then be sold as “Internet enabled”. The customer then buys the device, chooses a suitable mobile service provider and a suitable connection package, inserts the SIM card and configures and customizes the product themselves. (more…)
May 5, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Silicon Labs, the innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, and Signify, a contributor in lighting, has announced their collaboration to bring concurrent multiprotocol (CMP) communications to select Philips Hue smart bulbs, enabling support for both Zigbee and Matter over Thread concurrently on a single device.
June 25, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has announced its partnership with ComfyUI, one of the world’s most popular free, open–source, node–based visual AI platform for generative content creation. Through this collaboration, ComfyUI integrates Tencent HY 3D Global as its native Partner Nodes, enabling millions of creators worldwide to incorporate advanced 3D generation workflows into their pipelines.
March 31, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Educational technology company Sphero has launched ‘Bolt+’, an updated version of its ‘Bolt’ smart robot, designed to help students learn how to code. Aimed at grades three to ten, BOLT+ can be programmed via an app to perform a variety of tasks, such as following a path, changing the colours of its lights, or updating its display, all using Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity.
February 3, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Aqara, a global contributor in Internet of Things (IoT) innovation, has announced its partnership with A-OK, a specialised manufacturer of motorised window covering systems, to introduce a comprehensive lineup of Matter-certified smart shades — for both indoor and outdoor use — to the global market. This collaboration blends Aqara’s expertise in smart home technology with A-OK’s innovation in automated home closure systems, offering consumers stylish and truly intelligent sun shading solutions. Aqara and A-OK are poised to showcase these Matter-enabled smart shading solutions at the R+T Asia trade show in Shanghai, China, from May 26 to May 28, 2025.
May 27, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Ambient Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a profound technology. Leading industry companies have joined together to form the Ambient IoT Alliance (AIoTA), a global, cross-industry coalition working to promote and scale the future Ambient IoT ecosystem.
February 20, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has today released a set of “L4S Implementation Guidelines” for Low Latency, Low Loss and Scalable (L4S) throughput over Wi-Fi networks. The guidelines demonstrate how demand for low-latency Wi-Fi applications such as cloud gaming, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can be achieved with an explanation of implementation approaches, Access Point (AP) tests and simulation studies for L4S AP performance in different scenarios.
February 19, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
NoviSign, a global contributor in cloud-based digital signage software, has announce its new partnership with BrightSign, a global market contributor in digital signage media players. This partnership enhances the flexibility and scalability of NoviSign’s solutions, allowing businesses to combine the software from NoviSign with the proven reliability and security of BrightSign media players.
February 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
POND IoT and Trevolution Group have announced a multi-year partnership. They are introducing a new eSIM feature in the Dreampass Plus loyalty programme, providing users with access to global data at exclusive discounted rates, allowing travelers to stay connected and informed no matter where their journey takes them.
December 10, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
2024 Automotive World China (AWC) will be held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao’an) from November 6-8. As one of the most influential professional exhibitions in China’s intelligent and connected vehicle sector, AWC will gather renowned global enterprises from the automotive supply chain, showcasing technologies, fostering business collaboration, releasing trends, and driving innovation across the industry. (more…)
October 11, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska