2016 has been a busy year for telecoms operators in the IoT market, most notably in low-power, wide-area (LPWA) technologies as NB-IoT and LTE-M approach full commercial deployment. (more…)
December 21, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
KPN has successfully trialed the new Internet of Things (IoT) technology LTE-M (also known as LTE Cat-M1), claiming the first operator in Europe to do so. (more…)
December 6, 2016
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
Ericsson and Orange have announced a trial of optimised, low-cost, low-complexity devices and enhanced network capabilities for Cellular IoT over GSM and LTE. (more…)
November 27, 2015
Posted by: George Malim
Rapidtek Technologies (Rapidtek), headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specialises in space communication modules and phased-array antenna technologies. Rapidtek (6980) has announced that the 8U IoT CubeSat Black Kite-1, commissioned by the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) and developed with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), reached orbit aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-15 mission. The launch occurred at 2:44 a.m. Taiwan time on November 29 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a U.S. West Coast launch site. This successful orbital insertion officially initiates Rapidtek’s LEO satellite constellation deployment plan. (Note: TASA initiated the Startup CubeSat Program in 2023 and commissioned Rapidtek to develop four 8U CubeSats as part of this initiative.)
December 2, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Sequans Communications, a provider of 4G/5G IoT semiconductor solutions, has announced that Oki Electric Industry (OKI), a Japanese information and communications technology company, has selected Sequans’ Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT platform to power its Zero-Energy IoT Series for monitoring critical infrastructure and disaster sites.
November 13, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
November 10, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
IotaComm, a wireless communications and digital services company delivering Internet of Things solutions generating unique and valuable insights for smart buildings and cities, has announced several key organisational updates, including three leadership appointments, the renewal of two board member terms, and an expansion of its People and Impact initiatives.
October 9, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Netmore Group, the network operator for Massive IoT, has announced the acquisition of Arson Metering, a Spanish innovator in remote meter reading and smart management of water and gas supply networks. This acquisition strengthens Netmore’s position as a leader in modernising utility operations and expands its footprint in Europe, where Arson Metering has a strong presence.
September 25, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
SG Wireless Limited, a full-stack Internet of Things (IoT) technology solutions provider and design engineering subsidiary of Season Group, has announced a key partnership with 1NCE, a global contributor in IoT software and connectivity services. This collaboration integrates 1NCE’s SIM card technology into SG Wireless’ F1 Starter Kits, enabling customers to benefit from seamless, zero-touch provisioning for a true plug-and-go IoT development experience.
August 14, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
7Sense has partnered with the Norwegian Municipality of Horten to implement its nRF9160 SiP-powered leak detecting system to reduce water waste and meet sustainability goals.
August 12, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
