Kinéis and Semtech make satellite connectivity more accessible for the Internet of Things (IoT) by reusing standard terrestrial solutions. This complementarity will enable millions of users to access global coverage simply and directly.
May 27, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) has announced that Soracom has joined as a member. The AECC is a non-profit consortium of cross-industry players working to drive best practices for the convergence of vehicle, computing and networking technologies.
As a member of the Consortium, Soracom will collaborate with AECC members to evaluate the work being done by mobile network operators, automotive manufacturers, communication companies, cloud players and other related technology standards bodies and technology communities to ensure that new technologies and standards will meet the future needs of connected vehicles. Soracom’s expertise in IoT connectivity will help the AECC to ensure that technologies remain connected with the most consistent and efficient solutions for every instance.
“Connected vehicle services, such as intelligent driving and high-definition mapping, will require secure and reliable connectivity to connect to the cloud. As an AECC member, Soracom will work with the organisation’s global member base to identify a next-generation solution for vehicles to securely connect with their cloud backend to support high-volume data and intelligent services,” said Kenta Yasukawa, the CTO and co-founder at Soracom. Additionally, at the April AECC All Member meeting, he concluded his presentation by saying: “We will conduct a proof of concept of an authentication and secure channel for connected cars using GSMA specification SGP22/32 embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) with AECC members Toyota and ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC), and share the results.”
The AECC accelerates the development of connected vehicle best practices and new use cases by sharing relevant findings, requirements and technology solutions with industry standards organisations. The AECC’s vision is to create a new era where connected vehicles use high-volume data and AI to help improve safety, sustainability, reliability and the driving experience.
“We’re very pleased to welcome Soracom to the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium,” said the AECC board of directors in a joint statement. “Soracom’s technology and experience make them invaluable collaborators for AECC as we work together on solutions for the next generation of connected vehicles.”
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May 23, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Subeca, an internet of things (IoT) startup that provides low cost and easy to use water technology, raised US$ 6m in Series A funding. The Series A was led by SUEZ with participation from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, Amazon’s sustainability focused corporate venture fund and Burnt Island Ventures.
May 21, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Actility has announced a partnership with Rubicon Water. This collaboration is set to assist Rubicon in providing IoT technology to further enhance irrigation efficiency worldwide and tackle the exacerbating global challenges of water scarcity and agricultural productivity. (more…)
May 20, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Cornerstone partners with Signify to inflence street lighting with 5G and IoT connectivity. Cornerstone’s approach recognises the growing demand for digital connectivity in UK cities, and this partnership aims to provide an innovative solution to address this need by using existing infrastructure. By integrating Signify’s luminaire technology into lamp heads on streetlights, Cornerstone will build an Outdoor Neutral Host platform to enable connectivity in urban environments discreetly and efficiently, allowing communities access to public networks.
“This partnership is yet another example of our evolution towards neutral hosting and smart city solutions,” said Nick Spedding, a new business manager at Cornerstone. “We’re committed to bringing connectivity to urban and dense urban areas across the UK where currently connectivity is not in place or limited, enabling access to public networks is at everyone’s fingertips.”
Cornerstone’s role as a neutral host in this partnership underscores its commitment to enabling connectivity deployment across diverse urban landscapes. The first project under this partnership will be deployed across three cities, laying the foundation for future expansion and innovation in the field of smart city infrastructure.
“This collaboration with Cornerstone marks an exciting opportunity to converge the strengths of two industry leaders,” said Khalid Aziz, the SVP and managing director of the BrightSites Business Unit at Signify. “By harnessing the power of 5G and IoT through our street lighting solution, we are illuminating streets and paving the way for a more connected and sustainable future.”
With the project set to launch within the next 10 weeks, both companies are poised to lead the market in driving innovation and progress across the UK.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact Lydia McGurin at lydia.mcgurin@cornerstone.network.
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May 13, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Kontron and the technology company Janz Tec are intensifying their partnership, which started in 2021. Janz Tec is now a solution partner of Kontron, which means that customers in the automation environment can expect even faster and more flexible integration of hardware and software components for innovative IoT solutions.
The closer cooperation provides customers with extended added value, which includes software and services in addition to high-quality hardware. Thanks to the close cooperation between Kontron and Janz Tec, customers can benefit from fast delivery times and a holistic approach that includes consulting and support from the initial idea to implementation and commissioning. (more…)
May 6, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Semtech and Console Connect jointly announced their collaboration which will expand Semtech’s connectivity coverage across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for its AirVantage Smart Connectivity service.
Semtech is leveraging Console Connect’s IMSI service and extensive partner roaming network to extend the reach of its AirVantage Smart Connectivity service to more markets and locations across the APAC region.
AirVantage Smart Connectivity service provides customers with a network of global cellular service providers, enabling flexibility by seamlessly switching to the next available network for constant and resilient global connectivity. The multi-profile, multi-network service offers global coverage for deployments of both fixed and mobile applications, overcoming regulatory and roaming restrictions.
Console Connect provides automated IoT connectivity coverage and direct access to the cloud in over 180 countries worldwide, with extensive reach and competitive pricing throughout the APAC region, enabling Semtech customers to experience seamless and affordable roaming.
“This collaboration not only expands our presence in APAC with access to the full range of LTE technologies, but also extends global access to the best networks in terms of speed and coverage for our Smart Connectivity offering and its growing customer base,” says Rupa Datta, senior director of product management, managed connectivity at Semtech.
“We are excited to be Semtech’s connectivity partner of choice for the APAC region, where our features and network offer comprehensive reach and reliability,” according to Yogesh Lulla, vice president for mobility services at Console Connect. “With IoT deployments accelerating across the region, this collaboration facilitates businesses to keep devices always connected.”
AirVantage Smart Connectivity offers resilient coverage, maximises uptime and provides seamless expansion into new markets with access to over 600 partner networks in over 190 countries and territories via one global SIM. The service seamlessly switches to available networks to enable critical assets to stay connected.
With multi-network connectivity, the service delivers maximum coverage and performance with ultimate versatility for customers needing ‘always-on’ connectivity by finding the best data-capable connection for continuous operation.
Leveraging the latest network automation technology, Console Connect IoT enables businesses to orchestrate and manage their connectivity using Console Connect’s fast, secure and private high-performance global network.
May 3, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
Spark IoT (Internet of Things) has announced a partnership with Iota, a wholly owned subsidiary of South East Water to bring its enterprise IoT platform Lentic and a new generation of smart water metre technology to local councils and water utilities in Aotearoa.
In Australia, Iota is well progressed in a project to deploy 70,000 smart water metres for the Toowoomba Regional Council in Queensland. The metres and associated data will be managed by Lentic, Iota’s fit-for-water IoT enterprise platform to give the Council accurate data and real-time water usage updates as well as early detection of customer leaks, leading to water savings and improved planning decisions.
The Lentic solution is a key pillar in the Council’s digital transition as they embrace IoT and the integration of data across various enterprise systems to provide valuable insights, help residents monitor water usage, and enable the Council to proactively manage its water network.
“IoT and other high-tech solutions are a natural enabler in helping local councils and communities in Aotearoa to more effectively manage water as an essential resource,” Philippe Boulanger, Spark IoT Growth Lead says. “As we continue to face the impacts of climate change and more frequent and extreme weather events, it is critical to better understand how precious natural resources such as water is sourced, treated, and distributed.”
Boulanger adds that advanced digital technologies such as IoT is an important enabler of these processes due to near real-time monitoring and detection capabilities of these devices over a dedicated, nationwide NB-IoT network. “IoT is now reaching a level of maturity where they have the potential to solve important challenges where it wasn’t possible in the past.”
“As water authorities deploy large numbers of IoT devices to monitor water and wastewater networks, it is critical to manage the devices and to be able to trust the unprecedented volumes of data coming in,” Daniel Sullivan, Iota CEO says. “Lentic is the enterprise IoT platform designed by a water utility, with in-built rules and alarms to validate the data and support the many different use cases such as automated customer leak notifications. Water is our most precious resource, and the best way we can protect it is to be able to accurately monitor it and the networks in which it flows.”
Last year, Spark IoT also announced a partnership with GreenBe, an Australian cloud-based customer engagement solution, which utilises data from Lentic to display consumption dashboards for customers and notifications when water usage goes beyond a certain threshold. Lentic and Greenbe are effectively deployed by the Toowoomba Regional Council for their smart water metre program.
May 2, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
The LoRa Alliance, the global consortium supporting the open LoRaWAN standard for Internet of Things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), announced on Tuesday that Stefan Lindvall, CEO of MultiTech, has joined its board of directors. His extensive experience and leadership in the IoT industry make him a valuable addition to the LoRa Alliance board.
Under his guidance, MultiTech has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing IoT technologies and promoting interoperability, aligning with the goals of the LoRa Alliance.
“IIoT is a huge, growing market actively leveraging robust, open and standards-based networking options suitable for large-scale deployments, like LoRaWAN,” says Donna Moore, CEO and chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance. “For many industrial use cases, LoRaWAN offers the best solution for reliable, secure, scalable and cost-effective communication. It can also be deployed as privately operated networks, a benefit for many customers.
Moore adds that LoRaWAN has become the global standard for low-bandwidth communication in industrial applications by continuing to support innovation, interoperability, security, and scalability. “I am pleased to welcome Stefan to the board to leverage his significant experience and expertise to support our ongoing leadership in this market.”
MultiTech’s addition to the board of directors comes as LoRaWAN’s use in IIoT is rapidly growing and the Alliance looks to strengthen awareness of the technology and its benefits to support industrial applications.
LoRaWAN is a key enabling technology driving the transformation into Industry 5.0 and its embrace of sustainability and humankind. LoRaWAN offers critical benefits like improving efficiency, safety, productivity, and workforce utilisation and satisfaction that will make Industry 5.0 a reality.
“MultiTech has been at the forefront of IoT LoRaWAN innovation, collaborating in the development of open ecosystems without customer lock-ins,” said Lindvall. “This board appointment is an affirmation of our belief in the future of LoRaWAN.”
Lindvall adds, “I am committed to actively contributing to the continued growth, education, awareness and thought leadership to drive the continued growth, standardisation and success of LoRaWAN.”
May 1, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
Itron is collaborating with Cairns Regional Council (Council), located in Queensland, Australia, to deploy Itron’s intelligent connectivity and analytic solution, which includes Intelis wSource NB-IoT water meters and the utility’s existing mesh network technology that utilises Itron’s unified Temetra NB-IoT digital platform for data collection and data management. The Itron solution will be deployed over the next three years as part of Council’s comprehensive water security plan to take advantage of technology to better identify water leaks and improve customer experience. (more…)
April 30, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska