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IoT in the boiler: Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn achieves more efficient and greener heating

Deutsche Telekom and metr, a provider of smart building solutions, are digitalising over 120 heating systems in multifamily residences of Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn GmbH. metr’s manufacturer-independent Internet of Things (IoT) solution enables remote monitoring and fully automatic optimisation of the systems. Operating data is securely transmitted to the metr platform via Deutsche Telekom’s mobile connectivity, reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Tenants of Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn benefit from lower heating costs, and operating processes become more efficient.

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March 31, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Panasonic modules built on Nordic’s nRF54L15 SoC promise high performance and efficiency, and low power consumption for advanced IoT applications

Germany-based Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH has announced a new Bluetooth LE module based on Nordic Semiconductor’s next generation of wireless SoCs, the nRF54L Series. The ‘PAN B511-1C’ module is designed to support smart lighting, industrial sensor, healthcare and energy management applications, and is ideally suited for smart home IoT applications based on the Matter protocol in particular.

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March 12, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Renesas and Applus+ achieve PSA Certified Level 1 with CRA extension for three MCU groups

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced that it has obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller groups (MCUs). This certification, evaluated by Applus+ Laboratories, marks a step in Renesas’ commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with upcoming European regulations.

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March 3, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Silicon Labs redefines smart home connectivity with new concurrent multiprotocol SoC

Silicon Labs, a contributor in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, has announced that its MG26 family of wireless SoCs is now generally available through Silicon Labs and its distribution partners. As the industry’s most advanced, high-performance Matter and concurrent multiprotocol solution to date, the MG26 SoC features double the Flash and RAM of other Silicon Labs multiprotocol devices, advanced artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) processing, and best-in-class security to empower developers to design future-proof Matter applications.

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February 27, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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ECOER Announces partnership with X-Signal to revolutionise smart HVAC technology

ECOER, an HVAC contributor in smart IoT technology, has announced a partnership with X-Signal Integrated Co. at the 2025 AHRI exhibition. This collaboration introduces the XP6101—the industry’s first digital multi-channel interleaved PFC controller—integrated into ECOER’s fourth-generation intelligent control system, setting new standards in HVAC performance, efficiency and digital transformation.

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February 21, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Berg Insight says 14.7 million Europeans used connected care solutions in 2024

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.

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February 17, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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LoRa Alliance released 2024 annual report

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has issued its 2024 End of Year Report. The report provides a compilation of the LoRaWAN’s advances and LoRa Alliance achievements throughout the year that contributed to LoRaWAN emerging as the only LPWAN positioned to support Massive IoT. This year’s report also showcases LoRaWAN’s prominence as an essential and irreplaceable technology supporting global digital transformation.

Key trends identified in the report include:

  • Industry analyst firm Omdia projects that LoRaWAN will help drive LPWAN connections beyond 3.5 billion by 2030, reinforcing its leadership position. As of June 2024, over 350 million end nodes and 6.9 million gateways with LoRa ICs have been deployed worldwide, further supporting the expansion of LoRaWAN networks.
  • LoRa Alliance members are self-reporting strong growth during 2024. For example:
    • Actility reported 4M connected LoRaWAN devices with a CAGR of 50+%.
    • The Things Industries reported 2.7 million connected devices with 50% year-over-year growth; and
    • ZENNER reports more than 9 million devices have been deployed.
  • Backed by continued enhancements to the LoRaWAN standard, non-terrestrial network (NTN) LoRaWAN connectivity is available from three commercial service providers, putting LoRaWAN ahead of competitive technologies in terms of NTN coverage.
  • LoRaWAN continues to experience strong growth across private and enterprise deployments, with brands like Starbucks, Volvo, Chevron, Chick-fil-A, Logitech and many others using the technology.
  • The Alliance has continued to strengthen and enhance its certification program to make it easier and more cost-effective to certify, including launching the LoRaWAN Web Certification System, enhancing the LoRaWAN Certification Test Tool and offering a new self-certification option.

“2024 was in many ways a watershed year for digital transformation and broad adoption of Internet of Things, which bridges the physical and digital worlds,” said Alper Yegin, the CEO of the LoRa Alliance. “We believe that digital transformation is necessary for humanity’s evolution, with immense potential to help people and the planet while driving economic growth. Over the past few years, LoRaWAN has cemented its position as a foundational and market-leading LPWAN technology. Backed by our global ecosystem, we are making Massive IoT a reality and are rapidly scaling deployments. The future is bright for LoRaWAN and as an Alliance we will remain focused on expanding our ecosystem, continuing to educate the market and build awareness, as well as ongoing technology enhancements to the standard to accelerate adoption.”

Additional highlights from the 2024 End of Year report include:

  • Beecham Research issued three reports in 2024 about LoRaWAN adoption and use in Smart Cities, Smart Buildings and Smart Logistics, validating the standard’s strengths in these markets.
  • The Alliance advanced several LoRaWAN standard publications, with work in progress on: GS1, device migration and device profile management, interface standardisation for gateways and application servers; relay enhancements, mobile gateway development, NTN satellite development, crypto-agility, and updated regional parameters and technical specifications.
  • The Regulatory Working Group actively supported efforts to harmonise the regulation for satellites in the spectrum bands currently used by terrestrial LoRaWAN networks.
  • The Alliance engaged on new work items and task forces to support using PKI for simplified device provisioning, plug-and-play device onboarding, low-power network discovery, network capacity and device and solution makers, all with the objective to make LoRaWAN easier to deploy.

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February 12, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

Murata’s asset tracking and connectivity innovations to be showcased at Embedded World

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.

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February 7, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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SEALSQ partners with MIWA Lock to secure Japan’s first “Matter”-compatible smart lock

SEALSQ, a company specialising in Semiconductors, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, has announced that it has partnered with MIWA Lock to provide the secure foundation for their PiACK HOME PG, Japan’s first “Matter”-compatible smart lock. The product has officially launched to market, marking the beginning of a business partnership between SEALSQ and MIWA Lock.

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January 30, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber

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Cavli Wireless introduces the CQM205 5GNR cellular IoT module

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.

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January 17, 2025

Posted by: Marion Webber