Berg Insight has found in its latest research that around 14.7 million people in Europe were using connected care solutions at the end of 2024. The figure refers to users of telecare and telehealth solutions in the EU27+3 countries. Until 2028, Berg Insight forecasts that the number of connected care users will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8 percent to reach 23.0 million.
February 17, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
IoT solutions company NuvoLinQ has launched a new eSIM offering for ultra-reliable, ultra-secure cellular point-of-sale (POS) connectivity in partnership with eSIM and IoT heavyweights BICS (a Proximus company) and Kigen. The solution offers backup connectivity options to ensure uninterrupted operations, allowing payment systems—such as card readers at retail stores or kiosks—to securely transmit and receive data, effectively safeguarding against fraud.
February 14, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
NextPlat, a global e-Commerce provider, has announced that its subsidiary, Global Telesat Communications Ltd (GTC) has partnered with EVERYWHERE Communications, Inc. (EVERYWHERE), a contributor in satellite and cellular connectivity and duty of care solutions, to expand mission-critical communications capabilities for enterprise, government and humanitarian organisations across Europe.
February 11, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Murata Manufacturing will showcase a wide range of indoor assets tracking and connectivity solutions at Embedded World (Nuremberg, 11th-13th March 2025). Amongst the wide range of engaging demonstrations, visitors to Murata’s booth (4A-646) will be able to explore how the module Type 1WL EVK and smart badges are used to track indoor assets and people.
February 7, 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
Kigen, a provider in eSIM and iSIM security technology evolution, has received the GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) full certification for its Dublin, Ireland site. The certification pertains to the Kigen eIM solution, which is based on the new GSMA SGP.32 specification version for IoT eSIMs.
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
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an introductory report on 6G’s potential role titled, “6G – WBA Vision Statement.” The statement calls for greater collaboration between all stakeholders if 6G is to deliver on its promise, and details five key vision points for 6G, to achieve ubiquitous connectivity that comprises Wi-Fi, cellular, non-terrestrial networks, IoT LPWANs, and other wireless technologies at its core.
Posted by: Marion Webber
The mobile cellular connectivity market has standardised on roaming as a simple mechanism that provides connectivity at home and abroad. Today, millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices use the same mechanism to connect to networks across the world allowing devices to travel between countries – such as shipping containers – and for manufacturers to create a single product with a single SIM that can access connectivity globally.
January 17, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber