The mioty Alliance has announced the release of ETSI TS 103 357-2 V2.1.1, a update to the TS-UNB protocol specification for Low Throughput Networks (LTN). This new version, published in June 2024, represents a major step forward in standardising and improving LTN technologies.
July 5, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
LG Electronics has acquired an 80% stake in Athom to strengthen LG’s position in the smart home market. The company’s founders Stefan and Emile will stay on as executives.
With this acquisition, the Homey operating system, connectivity and partnerships that Athom has developed over the past ten years will become available to LG, instantly making LG one of the leading provider of smart home solutions worldwide.
Homey will continue as it is, with Athom remaining committed to developing Homey Cloud and Homey Pro, and keep working on an ever-expanding lineup of new products. Backed by LG’s knowledge and experience in manufacturing, partnerships and worldwide sales, Homey can now grow even faster than before. (more…)
July 4, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The Business Show is one of the world’s leading events for entrepreneurs, business owners and start-ups. Running for 25 years, The Business Show takes place in locations across the globe including London, Los Angeles, Miami and Singapore, and the team behind the event have plans to continually expand to reach more countries and markets. The Business Show aims to support entrepreneurs and start-ups by offering them the services and products they might need to run a successful business. (more…)
July 3, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
ioXt has announced a shift in its business focus. While continuing to honour and support products that have received the ioXt Certification, ioXt is now shifting its expertise and resources to provide a comprehensive Secure IoT platform-as-a-service (PaaS). (more…)
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Tuya Smart has announced a partnership with V2 Indonesia to jointly advance the deep integration of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, into the realm of smart homes.
Through this partnership, which was formalised at the 2024 Tuya Global Developer Summit, Tuya Smart and V2 Indonesia seek to enable customers to capitaliase on the immense opportunities presented by the burgeoning Indonesian smart home market. (more…)
July 2, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Actelis Networks has announced that it has received an initial order, as part of a larger project, to provide a municipal utilities company in a major German city, with its hybrid-fibre networking solution. The order was placed by a local partner of Actelis in Germany. (more…)
July 1, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Nippon Express Holdings has signed a partnership agreement with Iceland-based Controlant.
Headquartered in Iceland, Controlant enables transportation intervention and automated product release in the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. The company’s technology and services, including platforms compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP – validated IoT loggers, have been adopted by global pharmaceutical companies and logistics service providers around the world. (more…)
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Dryad Networks has announced a partnership with Kinéis, a French satellite operator and global connectivity provider for the Internet of Things (IoT). This collaboration will integrate Kinéis’s direct-to-satellite capabilities into Dryad’s next-generation Silvanet wildfire sensors, opening up new deployment possibilities.
Dryad’s solar-powered gas sensors, equipped with AI, monitor and detect early signs of wildfires by analysing air quality and identifying unique gas patterns indicative of fires. When integrated with Kinéis’ satellite constellation, this network will overcome terrestrial limitations, ensuring near real-time global connectivity.
This synergy enables the early detection of wildfires even in remote areas without terrestrial network coverage, sending critical alerts to authorities via Kinéis’ 25 satellites, thus greatly enhancing emergency response capabilities and aiding in the preservation of natural areas and protection of critical infrastructure.
June 28, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
SmartSense by Digi, part of Digi International has announced a new relationship with Lowes Foods, a regional grocery chain. Lowes Foods is owned by Alex Lee, along with IGA and KJ’s Market locations. The SmartSense IoT Sensing-as-a-Service framework will protect more than 5,000 assets across 141 Lowes Foods locations. (more…)
June 27, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
Schneider Electric is transforming its Digital Buildings business in Canada with the launch of the SMART Buildings Division. This evolution marks a move to deliver comprehensive solutions and services that support building owners and operators in achieving their decarbonisation and sustainability goals. (more…)
June 26, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska