Cellhire has announced the appointment of Tony Guerion as its new CEO. Guerion will join Cellhire at the start of February bringing with him over 27 years of experience in business leadership and management in the communications industry. Guerion joined Vodafone in 2010 and rose to become Global Head of Sales for IoT in 2016. (more…)
January 16, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The Fedrigoni Group has acquired a minority stake in SharpEnd/io.tt, an IoT solutions and consulting company led by Cameron Worth, the CEO and founder. This acquisition was made through a capital increase and is part of Fedrigoni’s new corporate venture capital program. (more…)
January 15, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science has launched a new, forward-looking course, Smart City Engineering with IoT, in response to the burgeoning urbanisation trends in the U.S. and around the globe. With the urban population in the U.S. projected to reach 89% by 2050 and urban areas contributing significantly to the national GDP, the course aims to provide students with an understanding of the technological advancements driving the evolution of ‘smart cities’. (more…)
January 12, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Omni Design Technologies has announced their expanded silicon IP solutions, on advanced FinFET (fin-shaped field-effect transistor) nodes, for next-generation LiDAR (light detection and ranging) applications. (more…)
January 8, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Anritsu Corporation has announced that the first non-terrestrial networks narrowband Internet of Things (NTN NB-IoT) Protocol Conformance Tests have been validated on the 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform ME7834NR powered by the Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony)’s Altair device.
NTN NB-IoT is a key IoT feature that is useful in cases where the devices need to be deployed in remote regions without terrestrial cell network coverage. This is especially useful for asset tracking in maritime, logistics, mining, automotive, and other areas.
“3GPP Release 17 which is described as the next stage for 5G and LTE, NTN enables new use cases and monetization opportunities for vertical industry segments,” said Kameda Keiji, a general manager of mobile solutions division at Anritsu. “We are proud that our collaboration with Sony enables us to help the industry validate the new features quickly to market and enable certifications in GCF/PTCRB to bring certified devices to enable new applications.”
The conformance tests are defined by 3GPP in TS 36.523-1 corresponding to core requirements in TS 36.331 and have been submitted to 3GPP Radio Access Network Working Group 5 (RAN WG5) by Anritsu.
“We are thrilled about our partnership with Anritsu,” said Christophe Flechelle, GM of France and system engineering director at Sony Semiconductor Israel. “By establishing a certification program for NTN, we’re paving the way for faster integration of crucial satellite technologies into tracking devices and wearables.”
Flechelle added that this collaboration marks a significant step towards technological advancement and widespread adoption in the industry.
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January 3, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Elevat has announced a technical partnership with Microsoft that will reshape the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape. Using Elevat Machine Connect and Microsoft Azure Edge, the collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation and empower businesses with enhanced connectivity and insights. (more…)
December 20, 2023
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
In this insightful episode of our technology-focused podcast, host Antony Savvas, International Technology Editor, delves into the evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with industry expert Gabriel Salvate from BICS. They explore the concept of ‘connectivity twins’ and its pivotal role in efficient operations within various sectors. Gabriel sheds light on the integration of AI and data analytics in IoT, transforming mundane objects into smart, interconnected systems. Plus, get a glimpse into the future with a discussion on Amazon’s innovative drone delivery system.
December 18, 2023
Posted by: Barto Szkaradek
ProvenRun has announced a fundraising round of €15 million, a significant investment being led by Tikehau Capital, a global alternative asset manager. Tikehau Capital is investing through its new vintage of Brienne, a private equity cybersecurity strategy in collaboration with the French Ministry of Defence’s Definvest fund, which is managed by Bpifrance. (more…)
December 12, 2023
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The sheer volume of data being created today can best be summed up by a Google executive who said, “There were 5 exabytes of information created between the dawn of civilisation and 2003. Now that much information is created every two days.” (more…)
December 7, 2023
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Maxis is collaborating with Blueshark, a smart scooter provider, and EV Connection Sdn. Bhd. (EVC), operator of the JomCharge charging network, to accelerate the adoption of e-mobility solutions. Maxis will provide 4G and 5G network connectivity solutions for connected vehicles and EV charge points in Malaysia. These digital solutions are expected to help accelerate new EV technologies.
The collaboration was announced at E-Mobility Asia, with Maxis as the designated smart mobility solution provider. To initiate the collaboration, a document exchange ceremony took place during the E-Mobility Asia (EMA) 2023 exhibition, where Maxis signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Blueshark and EVC.
As part of the MoUs, Maxis will provide 4G and 5G network connectivity solutions to Blueshark and EVC to support the e-mobility needs of their electric vehicle (EV) assets and infrastructure.
Maxis will also explore digital solutions with both parties to accelerate the application of new technologies within the EV ecosystem. As a start, Maxis will develop an ESG dashboard to help Blueshark customers measure and analyse their carbon footprint through their electric scooters.
The dashboard will leverage Maxis’ end-to-end capabilities spanning cloud, data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Maxis’ 4G and 5G networks will provide essential connectivity for Blueshark’s fleet, ensuring secure and reliable data collection for the dashboard with full Application Programming Interface (API) integration.
Maxis will also provide network connectivity to Blueshark’s battery swap stations, across Malaysia, to help them analyse and manage their battery inventory.
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November 24, 2023
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro