Press Releases

Arrow, Panasonic and STMicroelectronics team to deliver edge IoT modules for smart applications

Arrow Electronics, Panasonic Industry, and STMicroelectronics (ST) have joined forces to introduce a low-power wireless multi-sensor edge-intelligence solution for smart factory, smart home and smart life applications. (more…)

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May 20, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

NXP enhances wireless MCU family with Bluetooth capabilities for automotive and industrial markets

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has unveiled new devices within its KW3x family of microcontroller units (MCUs). The new KW39/38/37 MCUs add bluetooth 5.0 long-range capabilities and expanded bluetooth advertising channels. (more…)

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May 19, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart grid advances shown by HomeGrid Forum at IEEE ISPLC

At the virtual 24th IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications (ISPLC), HomeGrid Forum’s Marcos Martinez, chair of the Contributions Working Group, unveiled the Forum’s latest work on advancing G.hn for Industrial and Smart Grid applications around the world. (more…)

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May 18, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Mexico City deploys over 13,000 surveillance cameras in four months

Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, announced today one of the fastest completions of a large scale, fully integrated city-wide surveillance program, installing 13,720 cameras in 4 months. This project has been a large success for Mexico City C5, contributing to Mexico City’s larger “Citizen Safety” mobile application. This mobile application facilitates content sharing for more effective neighborhood watch and a panic SOS button.

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May 14, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How is the internet faring during Covid-19?

Now, more than ever, the internet has become a critical lifeline for billions of people and businesses impacted by Covid-19 around the world. Usage has soared as employees log on from home, students continue learning, streaming increases as people keep themselves entertained during national lockdowns, and even religious services, fitness classes and medical appointments all go digital. (more…)

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May 13, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Airtel selects IBM and Red Hat to build open hybrid cloud network

Bharti Airtel, one of India’s integrated telcos, has selected IBM and Red Hat to build its new telco network cloud, designed to make it more efficient, flexible and future-ready to support core operations and enable new digital services. Under the agreement, Airtel will build its next generation core network, analytical tools and new consumer and enterprise services on top of this cloud platform based on open standards. (more…)

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May 12, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Pod Group partners with Expeto to enable Enterprise First with global IoT connectivity

A strategic partnership has been announced by Pod Group, a provider of platforms, software and connectivity services for the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected enterprises working with Expeto, a platform provider of disruptive cloud and edge IoT Connectivity technology. (more…)

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May 11, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Killed off by NTT DoCoMo: NB-IoT still kicking globally, but for how long?

Japan’s telco, NTT DoCoMo, shut down its NarrowBand-IoT (NB-IoT) network on March 31st. Coming barely a year after NTT’s services were launched, Jeremy Cowan editorial director of IoT Now, turned to industry watchers for their views on the decision and what lies ahead for NB-IoT. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

eSIM solution offers pre-integrated network coverage in over 200 countries

Cellular networks will be the communication backbone for billions of mobile devices and machines connected to the Internet of Things (IoT). At the core of this development is the embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM), which securely connects devices to networks. To shape this development, Infineon Technologies AG is launching a comprehensive turnkey eSIM solution for the plethora of IoT devices and applications. (more…)

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May 8, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Connected devices have a key role to play in an era of pandemics

Technology has a history of helping to track and treat viruses. And, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic, people are rightly asking themselves how new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and Big Data can be employed to slow down the proliferation of pandemics and avoid a future global health crisis. (more…)

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May 7, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello