Quantinuum raises US$300m in equity funding

Honeywell has announced the closing of a US$300 million equity fundraise for Quantinuum at a pre-money valuation of US$5bn. The round is anchored by Quantinuum’s partner JPMorgan Chase, with additional participation from Mitsui, Amgen and Honeywell, which remains the company’s majority shareholder. This investment brings the total capital raised by Quantinuum since inception to approximately

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Achieve operational excellence by using digital manufacturing

Manufacturing will be transforming faster than ever before in the next few years, writes Guy Denis, business development, Bosch Software and Digital Solutions. As the ninth largest manufacturing nation by the value of GDP, the UK still has global reach and impact. Manufacturers have a desire for change, to reap the benefits of digitalisation and

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Increased transport and logistics complexity demands simpler, faster and easier cellular connectivity

The near-ubiquitous availability of robust, secure, wireless connectivity still involves navigating substantial complexities for service providers. In the transportation and logistics sector, service providers are faced with the need to connect not only the vehicles in their fleets but also the loads being transported. Increasingly, these include the ability to connect the load and its

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Enhance EV charging performance with cellular connectivity

Electric vehicles (EVs) are steadily growing their market share at the expense of internal combustion engine vehicles. The growth is fuelled by several factors. Perhaps most importantly, prices for EVs have started to drop as competition in the industry is intensifying. New players and models are emerging, prompting several established EV makers to lower their

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IOT Solutions World Congress 2024 connects semiconductor chips to industry

Essential to manufacture computers, smartphones, cars, refrigerators or any electronic device, semiconductors are critical elements in the implementation of the Internet of Things. For this reason, IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the leading international event on the transformation of industry through disruptive technologies, will give have a special focus this year on chip designers, manufacturers

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Security for the future of AI

Matt Hatton, founding partner at Transforma Insights, interviewed Vincent Korstanje, the chief executive of Kigen, about why security is the most critical consideration at the intersection of generative AI, IoT cybersecurity and blockchain, the implications of global supply chain fragmentation, and why one Eddie Murphy movie is very relevant to the new IoT world.

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IoT moves to large deployments

The IoT market is set for continued robust growth up to 2030, writes Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research. According to Statista, almost 30 billion IoT devices are expected to be connected by 2030, up from nearly ten billion in 2020 – a CAGR of nearly 12% over the decade. This includes both

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Why anomaly detection matters

Security measures are vital to defend and protect IoT devices and solutions, writes Pritam Shiravadekar, the product manager for value added services at Wireless Logic. It is natural to focus resource on prioritising breach prevention – everyone wants to avoid breaches – but companies mustn’t neglect detection. If they do, significant damage could be done

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Navigating the next horizon of SIM technology

With that, we come to the end of this riveting exploration into the evolution of the SIM card. From the format-one SIM cards that resembled credit cards, to the embedded and integrated SIM cards of our future, we have come a long way from the days when the whole device had to fit into your

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Part 8 – Remote SIM Provisioning

Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) stands as a transformative development in telecommunications, reshaping how devices connect to and interact with mobile networks. This technology builds upon the advancements of traditional SIM, eSIM and eUICC technologies, offering an innovative approach to managing mobile network subscriptions. RSP enables users and devices to connect to any network provider remotely,

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Part 7 – iSIM Technology

Integrated SIM (iSIM) technology emerges as the latest advancement in the realm of telecommunications, pushing the boundaries of integrated connectivity further than ever before. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessors, including the traditional SIM, eSIM, and eUICC technologies, iSIM represents a significant leap towards more efficient, secure, and streamlined mobile and IoT device

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Part 6 – eUICC Technology

Embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) technology represents a significant leap forward in the evolution of SIM card capabilities, setting a new standard for flexibility, efficiency and global connectivity. As an advanced form of embedded SIM (eSIM), eUICC technology offers the dynamic ability to manage multiple network profiles and switch between them remotely, without the

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Success at scale in IoT relies on optimised connectivity, security, lifecycle and compliance

Following on from the interview with Remi de Fouchier, featured on pages 8-9 of this issue of IoT Now, Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research, also interviewed Eva Rudin, the vice president of Mobile Connectivity Solutions at Thales’ Digital Identity and Security Business, to find out more about Thales’ plans for the IoT

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Part 5 – Embedded SIM (eSIM)

The evolution of SIM card technology reached a significant milestone with the introduction of the embedded SIM, or eSIM. This innovative technology represents a paradigm shift in mobile connectivity, moving away from the physical SIM cards to a fully integrated solution. eSIMs mark the beginning of a new era in telecommunications, offering unprecedented flexibility, improved

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Part 4 – Nano-SIM (4FF)

With the continuous race for slimmer and more sophisticated smartphones, in the early 2010s Apple unveiled the Nano-SIM or 4FF (Fourth Form Factor) SIM card. Smaller than ever, the Nano-SIM was the most futuristically compact SIM card at the time. The Nano-SIM (4FF) was developed to meet industry demands for even more compact designs without

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IoT demands greater simplification, more orchestration and the right level of security for each use case

Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research, recently had a video interview with Remi de Fouchier, the vice president of strategy, marketing and innovation at Thales’ Digital Identity and Security Business, which can be viewed here. In the interview, de Fouchier shared his response to the latest trends in IoT and highlighted how Thales

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