Itron has added Verizon Network Continuity solutions to Itron’s Intelligent Connectivity suite with multi-network embedded SIM (eSIM) technology. This collaboration enables more reliable and resilient communications across broader geographies. (more…)
November 7, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
U.K.’s Royal Mail has partnered with tech innovator Wiliot to transform the way it tracks items travelling through its network, using digital tagging to provide enhanced visibility. It uses Wiliot digital tags to boost efficiency and cut carbon, as Royal Mail continues to modernise its network. (more…)
November 1, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
An affiliate of Balmoral Funds LLC has acquired and rebranded Sensata Technologies‘ Insights business unit as Xirgo Technologies. Chris Wolfe has been appointed the CEO of Xirgo Technologies. (more…)
October 3, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
InnoPhase IoT has announced the availability of Matter v1.2 platform combining STM32U5 and its Talaria TWO Wi-Fi solution. The integration of STM32U5 and Talaria TWO, announced previously, enabled ultra-low power sensor-to-cloud IoT solutions. Now, adding Matter v1.2 support enables smart home devices with interoperability across multiple ecosystems, facilitating easy setup and operation and ultimately driving a wider selection of home automation device solutions for the consumer. The combined solution will be demonstrated at ST Wireless Technology Tour on Thursday, August 22, in Santa Clara, CA. (more…)
August 22, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Eyrus and Insight Risk Technologies have announced their alliance, pairing Eyrus’ construction IoT platform with Insight Risk’s Builder’s Risk insurance and risk management services. Together, Eyrus and Insight Risk can implement technology and risk management strategies that reduce Builder’s Risk premiums and deductibles, minimising construction property losses and maximising project financial performance. (more…)
August 19, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, announced integrating its proactive, smoke-generating intruder prevention solution, MyShield, with global monitoring station software providers. The most recent and notable is EBÜS from German software company Accellence, and American provider COPS Monitoring.
Additional software providers integrated with MyShield include ESI France, Azursoft, Insocam, NXGEN, AlarmControl, Mastermind, Moni, Shrakrak, AlarmSpace, and SoftGuard. As a result of these developments, the availability of Essence’s range of MyShield security smoke solutions will expand across Europe, the U.S., and South America.
Easy to install, MyShield’s battery-powered system includes an integrated motion detector, high-definition video camera to eliminate false alarms, voice announcement and rapid action remote smoke deployment. It utilises cellular IoT (Internet of Things) networks and can be used as a standalone app-based solution or integrated into existing security systems. The low-maintenance device can be easily moved to ensure properties have 24/7 security on demand for reliable protection.
“By partnering with these leading providers, we are making it possible for people around the world to experience the advanced protection offered by MyShield,” Haim Amir, CEO and founder of Essence Group, said in a media statement. “These integrations support our relentless pursuit of excellence in security, ensuring property owners receive the highest level of protection.”
“Working together with Essence Security brings a new level of sophistication to our monitoring capabilities,” said Hardo Naumann, general manager for EBÜS at Accellence Technologies. “MyShield’s real-time intervention capabilities are setting a new benchmark in security response, and we are excited to offer this to our clients.”
“We are pleased to announce our partnership with Essence to bring MyShield’s cutting-edge intruder prevention capabilities to our alarm company clients and their customers across North America,” stated Jim McMullen, president of COPS Monitoring. “With MyShield, security dealers now have access to an innovative security solution that can give their customers peace of mind, knowing our dispatchers will have new tools to deal with intrusions quickly and enhance the potential for mitigating loss.”
The device releases a ‘veil of harmless yet disorienting’ smoke that fills a room in 30 seconds and can help deter intruders by disorienting them, potentially preventing harm to people or property. It provides an additional layer of security for both residential and commercial settings, useful in situations where immediate response is necessary, such as in buildings that are frequently unoccupied or in areas with less staff.
MyShield’s integration with these monitoring station software providers allows global property owners to benefit from its unprecedented level of efficacy and proactivity in deterring intruders while ensuring round-the-clock safety. MyShield’s advanced detection capabilities, real-time video verification and audio warnings, on top of its smoke intervention, enable monitoring providers to deliver swift and decisive responses to security threats, improving overall safety and security for customers.
Also available through these monitoring station software providers is the MyShield Next solution, a variation of MyShield without an integrated camera, for scenarios where visual verification is unnecessary or where existing cameras are already in place. MyShield Next is also offered as a wired device for areas with no LTE CAT-M coverage and integrates through wired input into existing security alarm systems. Highly adaptable to the specific needs of end users and installers, MyShield Next is suitable for various use cases and configurations.
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August 9, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
Silicon Labs has announced that its MG21 2.4 GHz wireless SoC had been selected by SONOFF for its new ZBMicro smart switch, SONOFF’s Micro Zigbee USB Smart Adaptor. ZBMicro is an addition to the realm of smart home technology. From its role as a smart switch for USB devices to its capabilities as a Zigbee router and support for fast charging, the ZBMicro delivers an unparalleled user experience that elevates the connectivity and convenience of modern smart homes. (more…)
August 2, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
InnoPhase IoT has announced the availability of its Talaria TWO Matter v1.2 certified Wi-Fi solution. It is based on a single-chip SoC compared with the multiple-chip approach taken by many vendors. The Matter protocol addresses the need for vendor-independent device compatibility, easy setup and operation. This allows the Talaria TWO Matter 1.2 solution to enable device interoperability across a variety of ecosystems, including Apple, Google, Amazon Alexa, Samsung, etc., providing a wider selection of home automation devices for smart home users. (more…)
June 24, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Sequans Communications has announced a non-exclusive manufacturing licensing agreement for its Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT platform.
This agreement grants their license partner the right to manufacture and market the Monarch 2 chip under their brand name. The deal includes an initial payment of $15 million, with the opportunity for additional revenue in subsequent years. (more…)
June 19, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Soracom has announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Programme, a co-sell programme for AWS partners that provide software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. (more…)
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska