The MIPI Alliance, an international organisation that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, has announced the appointment of Hezi Saar from Synopsys, Inc. (Synopsys) as chair of the MIPI Alliance Board of Directors. Saar, who had served as board treasurer since 2016, assumed the chair role from longtime board member Sanjiv Desai, who stepped down in conjunction with his retirement from Intel Corporation.
January 24, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Semtech, a semiconductor, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and cloud connectivity service provider, has announced the certification of the HL7900 Global 5G LPWA module by three United States (U.S.) carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – as well as KDDI in Japan.
January 22, 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
RAKwireless has announced a partnership with MOKO SMART, a manufacturer of Bluetooth and beacon technology. This partnership focuses on hybrid solutions for precise LoRaWAN location tracking and efficient beacon LoRaWAN backhaul systems.
January 20, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Arqiva has been selected by Affinity Water to roll out its smart metering infrastructure to cover 400,000 properties across the home counties plus parts of Essex, Kent and Surrey.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Water Services Corporation (WSC), the utility responsible for managing drinking water and wastewater across the Maltese Islands, has awarded SUEZ a new five-year contract to oversee the smart metering service for water consumption. This contract, extending the longstanding partnership between WSC and SUEZ until 2029, integrates the ON’connect digital platform, featuring advanced WIZE technology.
January 17, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Cavli Wireless, a cellular IoT module manufacturer, has announced the unveiling of its flagship 5G-NR Sub-6 CQM205 Cellular IoT Module, premiering the module post Cavli’s participation at the Consumer Electronics Showcase 2025, which kicked off on 7 January and lasted till the 11th of January. This launch represents a step in Cavli’s journey to influence IoT connectivity, providing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with a versatile solution that combines state-of-the-art technology with global compatibility.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Telenor, a telecommunications company, has surpassed 25 million SIM cards that were deployed globally.
Posted by: Marion Webber
Hazera, a global vegetable seeds company and part of Limagrain Group’s vegetable seeds division, and BeeHero, has announced a collaboration to evaluate BeeHero’s Pollination Insight Platform (PIP) for monitoring pollinators in seed production fields around the globe. This collaboration is the result of several years of joint efforts, including the use and evaluation of PIP in various seed fields.
January 16, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Lantronix, a company in Internet of Things (IoT) compute and connectivity IoT solutions, has announced the appointment of Daniel Quant as head of the Industrial IoT (IIoT) Products and Business Line at Lantronix. Reporting directly to Lantronix’s chief strategy officer Mathi Gurusamy, Quant will play a role in driving Lantronix’s vision of integrating Artificial Intelligence into Industrial IoT devices to meet the increasing demand for Edge Intelligence in industrial and enterprise environments.
Posted by: Marion Webber