GlobalPlatform has called for manufacturers of connected devices and components to adopt its “Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms” (SESIP) methodology to demonstrate conformance with the European Union’s new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which comes into force this month. The CRA aims to strengthen and harmonise cybersecurity across the EU by creating a new legal framework for all products that connect to the internet. (more…)
December 19, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
IoT M2M Council (IMC) and Global Certification Forum (GCF) have partnered to create a joint initiative to evaluate a global cybersecurity certification for IoT services. (more…)
December 18, 2024
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Boingo Wireless has deployed state-of-the-art wireless networks at the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) and Amica Mutual Pavilion (AMP). Located in downtown Providence, the RICC features over 120,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting space. Connected to the RICC is the AMP, a 14,000-seat arena that is home to the AHL Providence Bruins and the NCAA Big East Providence College men’s basketball team. (more…)
December 16, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Capestone, a division of OptConnect, has announced it has acquired all activities of Next Era. With this step, Capestone furthers its growth by adding more than 250 channel partners and customers in France, Southern Europe, DACH and the Middle East that will benefit from Capestone’s expanded managed services and offerings. (more…)
December 11, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
NFC Forum has launched a Proof-of-Concept Mobile Reader application for Android and iOS that can read on-product NFC Digital Product Passport (NDPP) data. The Proof-of-Concept was one of a wide variety of demonstrations of DPP-enabled products hosted by the Forum at its recent Vision NFC event in Nice, France. (more…)
December 5, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released an updated “Operator Managed Wi-Fi (OMWi): Reference Architecture and Requirements” technical report. This update includes enhanced technical and operational requirements and introduces open-source, OMWi-compliant implementations from partners such as the prpl Foundation and RDK-B. It delivers a comprehensive framework for deploying and managing residential Wi-Fi, addressing global operator needs through the integration of key standards and open-source platforms. (more…)
December 4, 2024
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MinewSemi, has announced a new Bluetooth LE module based on Nordic Semiconductor’s new next generation of wireless SoCs, the nRF54L Series. The ‘ME54BS01’ module is suitable for industrial automation, healthcare and smart home IoT applications in particular, and provides developers with a step change in performance and security over previous modules.
December 2, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
SIMPPLE has announced that its Singapore subsidiary had signed a partnership agreement with Bangkok-based RAAS PAL to distribute Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, robotics and the flagship SIMPPLE Software platform across Thailand. (more…)
November 28, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
PGE Dystrybucja, the Polish distribution system operator, is aiming to modernise Poland’s energy infrastructure, ensuring more stable energy supplies, faster service delivery and enhanced reliability in the energy industry. According to a new agreement with Ericsson, the LTE450 network for the energy sector will utilise Ericsson’s state-of-the-art outdoor cabinets across 510 radio sites, each providing an impressive 36-hour backup using smart lithium batteries.
The LTE450 network for the energy sector will facilitate real-time access to data from millions of connected IoT devices, offering reliable broadband services for grid management and enabling integration of renewable energy. Additionally, it will provide essential communication capabilities for incident management. This deployment will be supported by experts from Ericsson’s R&D centers in Łódź and Kraków, Poland. (more…)
November 27, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
IDEMIA Public Security North America has announced a partnership with Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group. This collaboration aims to enhance fraud prevention and regulatory compliance in the automotive retail industry by using IDEMIA’s Identity and Verification (ID&V) technology. (more…)
November 22, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska