M2MAPPS: Monnit focuses on low-cost wireless sensors. When and why did you decide to specialize in this part of the value chain?
BRAD WALTERS: I’d been a successful serial entrepreneur and investor and around August 2008 I was looking around for a new opportunity. At that time wireless sensors were large and they cost around 500 hundred dollars, but it was clear that there was a huge market opportunity for products that could be battery-powered and would cost a lot less: around 50 dollars. (more…)
January 21, 2013
Posted by: IoT global network
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, now offers support for Samsung’s SmartThings Find SDK across its next-gen nRF54L15 and nRF54L10 wireless SoCs, as well as its widely adopted nRF52840 and nRF52833 SoCs. This software-level integration enables developers to build advanced location tracking solutions, using Nordic’s ultra-low power wireless technology and Samsung’s global SmartThings ecosystem.
September 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Renowned tracking device company, Chipolo, has introduced a suite of new premium tracking solutions powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation ultra-low power nRF54L Series SoCs, and compatible with either Apple’s Find My or the Find Hub network on Android devices.
August 28, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) is partnering with the City of Chesapeake, Virginia to deploy a city-owned private wireless network to support the city’s emerging Chesapeake Connects initiative and smart city strategy.
August 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Bravechip, a developer of chiplet chip-level solutions for the Artificial Internet of Things (AIoT), has launched a suite of modules based on Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation nRF54L15 ultra-low power wireless SoC. The modules are designed to help developers of smart rings bring new products to market faster, while providing a compact yet powerful solution with extended battery life.
August 19, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, has participated in a 5G NB-IoT trial over a non-geostationary orbit satellite operated by Omnispace, the company redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century. The demonstration, conducted with Omnispace and provider of satellite communications software, Gatehouse Satcom, marks a key step toward bringing seamless, standards-based 5G IoT connectivity to remote and underserved areas.
May 29, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low power wireless connectivity solutions, has announced that its nRF9151 System-in-Package (SiP) module, a low-power integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT and DECT NR+ (NR+) modem solution with GNSS, now supports NR+ 915 MHz band operation. Support for the popular sub-GHz band complements the SiP module’s existing provision for 1.9 GHz global NR+ operation and opens up important new North American smart grid and utility metering applications, among others.
March 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
French embedded systems developer InVirtus Technologies has launched its ‘EosFlex’ and ‘EosFlexMini’ asset tracking devices for ultra-low power locationing using Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity. Powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52810 SoC, the compact tags measure just 19 by 31 mm, and are easily attachable to key resources using a self-adhesive backing. Equipped with a photovoltaic (PV) ‘solar’ panel, the tags harness energy from the environment to operate efficiently without requiring battery replacements, even in low-light conditions.
January 21, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Capestone, a division of OptConnect, has announced it has acquired all activities of Next Era. With this step, Capestone furthers its growth by adding more than 250 channel partners and customers in France, Southern Europe, DACH and the Middle East that will benefit from Capestone’s expanded managed services and offerings. (more…)
December 11, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
DSR Corporation (DSR) has announced that its cross-platform Zigbee stack, ZBOSS, now supports Synaptics’ Veros Seamless Intelligent Connectivity portfolio, and that Synaptics has joined the ZBOSS Open Initiative (ZOI). ZOI, founded by DSR, fosters collaboration among companies to advance Zigbee PRO software for improved IoT interoperability and streamlined development. Synaptics’ participation enhances the initiative, bringing its expertise in wireless connectivity and commitment to delivering cutting-edge Zigbee solutions. This partnership strengthens ZOI’s mission to drive innovation across IoT sectors like smart homes, energy and industrial applications, with ZBOSS empowering developers to create advanced, universally compatible Zigbee-enabled devices.
December 9, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska