Skylo Technologies has hired Mindel De La Torre as the head of global regulatory affairs. Mindel’s deep industry knowledge includes experience as the chief of the international bureau at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Her expertise includes licensing, spectrum policy and managing regulatory approvals in key markets worldwide. Mindel will help Skylo expand into new markets and will lead the company’s global regulatory strategy.  (more…)
July 29, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Consumer motivation to participate in residential demand response (DR) has historically been low due to inflexible electricity pricing mechanisms that do not account for individual use. A new predictive home energy management system (PHEMS) addresses this issue with a real-time pricing mechanism. This system customises electricity prices based on end-user energy consumption, thereby motivating consumers to actively participate in DR. Going ahead, it holds the potential to enhance engagement and efficiency in residential energy management. (more…)
July 26, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, has announced that LG U+ has certified the NE310L2 series of LTE Cat NB2 modules for use on its network. Featuring great power consumption, a compact footprint, the modules are suitable for low-bandwidth, cost-sensitive applications that require long battery life and enhanced coverage. For more information about the NE310L2 series, visit https://www.telit.com/cellular-lpwa/. (more…)
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Facilio has announced that it has on-boarded three new education institutions – Breck School and Purdue University Fort Wayne in the US and Acorn Early Years in the UK – to its growing education client portfolio. These institutions have chosen Facilio’s Connected CMMS suite to digitise and streamline their campus operations, gain real-time visibility and enhance the overall student and faculty experiences. (more…)
July 25, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Iteris has announced the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has awarded Iteris a US$3.75 million contract for ongoing operational support in the San Francisco Bay Area. (more…)
July 24, 2024
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Leap has announced a partnership with SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living app, to offer a demand response programme to California and New York residents. The new SmartThings Energy Flex Connect programme will enable eligible users to earn Samsung rewards and save energy with their smart home devices while contributing to grid stability and lowering carbon emissions. (more…)
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Honeywell has been selected by United Airlines to provide a wide range of avionics for new 737 MAX aircraft that will enter service over the next decade, including technologies such as the industry’s only 3D weather radar, new 25-hour flight data recorders and advanced traffic avoidance systems. (more…)
July 23, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
CTA Smart has secured a US $3 million investment in a new funding round to boost its international growth. Led by Invisto and Indicator Capital, this investment will support CTA Smart’s expansion into the American market and lay the groundwork for global outreach. (more…)
July 22, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Water data and IoT provider Divirod has joined the SAS Internet of Things (IoT) Partner Ecosystem. This collaboration will bring together Divirod’s patented data-collection technology and SAS’ artificial intelligence (AI), IoT analytics and advanced modeling capabilities. (more…)
July 19, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Soracom, a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, has announced that its integration with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service operator Skylo has progressed from Private Beta status to a global initial service rollout to select Soracom customers. Speaking from the keynote stage at Soracom Discovery 2024, Soracom CTO and co-founder Kenta Yasukawa was joined by Skylo CEO and co-founder Parth Trivedi to confirm that qualified customers around the world can now activate Skylo connectivity on their Soracom SIMs/eSIMs and enable their devices to switch between cellular and NTN. (more…)
July 18, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska