u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, has become an official member of ESMIG (the European voice of smart energy solution providers). (more…)
November 16, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
The development of smart farming and precision agriculture must accelerate rapidly and learn lessons from smart city projects if it is to meet the challenge set by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation, (more…)
October 28, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
According to a new research report from the M2M/IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, annual shipments of smart electricity meters in Europe will more than double in the next two years. (more…)
October 13, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
APC Smartwave has added a new range of Field Test Devices from French manufacturer Adeunis RF to its comprehensive range of integrated IoT components and solutions. (more…)
August 8, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
Finland-based Nokia has announced a new Smart Home solution that lets network operators quickly offer new services to existing residential customers seeking a digital home solution for the Internet of Things. (more…)
August 4, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
We have been aware of global warming for decades, but 2015 saw world leaders take united action with the UN climate conference of parties (COP) reaching a landmark agreement to limit the rise of global temperatures to less than two degrees Celsius. This puts pressure on renewable energy to play a bigger role in how we power the world around us. However, can it keep up as we move into the age of the always-on smart city? Here Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist, REO UK, explores how the smart grid could hold the key if it evolves properly. (more…)
July 8, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Cyshield, a digital solutions company, selected Thales, a contributor in secure advanced technologies, to launch Egypt’s first-ever eSIM (embedded SIM) connectivity services for consumer and IoT devices. Based in Cairo, Cyshield is supporting Egypt’s four mobile network operators in connecting eSIM devices in the country, optimising the user experience and enabling flexible subscription services for eSIM-enabled smartphones, smartwatches and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
June 3, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
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 announced that it will bring together its extensive LoRaWAN ecosystem as part of IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), taking place May 13–15, 2025, at Barcelona’s Gran Via Venue. Under the banner “Building Massive IoT with LoRaWAN,” the organisation will feature a day-long program dedicated to LoRaWAN on May 14. Beyond the stage talks, members will share insights about their success stories as part of several show floor talks, including those from 19 LoRa Alliance member companies who will demonstrate LoRaWAN in Action! in Hall 8 Stand D9.
May 2, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, and STACKFORCE GmbH has announced at Embedded World in Nuremburg that wireless M-Bus (wM-Bus) connectivity has been integrated into the KG200Z LoRa module, enhancing connectivity for smart metering, industrial automation and IoT applications, bridging the gap between short-range and long-range communication.
March 12, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
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.
February 7, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber