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Rohde & Schwarz, MediaTek validate 3GPP Rel. 17 NTN NB-IoT protocol conformance test cases
Rohde & Schwarz has partnered with MediaTek to verify the NTN NB-IoT (narrowband-Internet of Things) protocol conformance test cases according to 3GPP 36.523-1 on MediaTek’s NTN IoT (Internet of Things) capable MT6825 chipset. This achievement sets the course for NTN device conformity approval a significant step in bringing IoT devices based on non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
Read moreSeven European IoT providers choose EchoStar for real-time satellite IoT connectivity
EchoStar Corporation, announced that seven European Internet of Things (IoT) service providers have signed multi-year commercial agreements to develop and sell IoT solutions using EchoStar Mobile’s Pan-European, satellite based, LoRa-enabled IoT network. The customers, API-K, Cyric, DalesLandNet, Dryad, Galaxy1, ProEsys and Symes are leveraging the real-time network to enable IoT deployments for applications such as
Read moreEuropean IoT spending to reach nearly $227bn in 2023, despite ongoing market uncertainty, says IDC
European organisations are expected to spend around $227 billion (€208.25 billion) on Internet of Things (IoT) technology in 2023, according to the Worldwide Internet of Things Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC). IoT-related spending is expected to continue to expand at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%, reaching almost $345 billion (€316.50
Read moreTelit Cinterion announces sale of its cellular automotive module unit to Kontron
Telit Cinterion, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT), and Kontron AG, a global supplier of smart IoT solutions and professional IT services, announced that they have entered into a binding agreement. Under this agreement Telit Cinterion will sell its cellular automotive IoT product business to Kontron.
Read moreNordic Semiconductor expands global presence with Eastronics distribution agreement in Israel
Nordic Semiconductor has expanded its presence in Israel following a new distribution agreement with electronics distributor, Eastronics. The agreement covers distribution, technical support, and RF (radio frequency) design services for Nordic’s portfolio of low power cellular IoT and short range wireless solutions in the high tech hotspot.
Read moreDelivering environmental value – the systems integrators opportunity
Countries globally are coming together to address the financial implications of climate change and deliver solutions for those communities most at risk. It is now vital to deliver ubiquitous access to smart technologies that will mitigate the effects of environmental change, especially in developing nations. Eric Menard, VP of strategy and business of Astrocast, explains
Read moreCognizant, Microsoft collaborate to deliver new industry solutions, enable business transformation
Cognizant, announced that it is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft. This collaboration will deliver new solutions that will drive businesses forward.
Read moreU-blox launches new dual-band Wi-Fi 6, dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3 module
u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the u-blox JODY-W5, its new module tailored for the automotive market. With its dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3 technologies, including LE Audio, the module is ideal for preventing wireless network congestion in the car and delivering enhanced audio functionalities. It
Read moreNEWRACOM’s NRC7394 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC offers high power efficiency, cost-effectiveness
NEWRACOM has announced that its Wi-Fi HaLow system-on-a-chip (SoC) product NRC7394, will soon be available for commercial production. The NRC7394 is the successor of the Wi-Fi HaLow SoC, NRC7292 to enhance performance, cost-effectiveness, and further energy efficiency. It integrates an on-chip power amplifier, features a small footprint of 6mm x 6mm, and improves low-power performance
Read moreNordic Semiconductor launches multi-function nPM1300 power management IC
Nordic Semiconductor has announced the launch of its nPM1300 PMIC (power management integrated circuit). With its two buck converters, two load switches/low drop out voltage converters (LDOs) and integrated battery charging, the nPM1300 is ideal for battery-operated applications.
Read moreIoT devices driving $4.6bn for high-performance embedded security hardware, says ABI Research
High-performance embedded secure hardware has long been the prerogative of high-compute devices like PCs and smartphones. Today, as penetration into these devices flattens, fresh demand is coming from the IoT ecosystem, says ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm.
Read moreWISeKey, SEALSQ to harness GPT capabilities for enhancing semiconductor, IoT security
WISeKey and SEALSQ Corp have announced that they plan to boost the security infrastructure surrounding semiconductors and the evolving Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem by harnessing generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) capabilities.
Read moreUber selects Valid’s eSIM technology for its connected services worldwide
Uber helps connect the physical and digital worlds to move people and things at the tap of a button in 10,000+ cities worldwide has adopted Valid’s mioSIM eSIM (embedded-SIM) to deploy their UberSIM technology solution.
Read moreSatellite IoT connections will increase by 7.8bn in 2030, says ABI Research
Decreasing costs of satellite launches and lower capital outlays have enabled several new Small Satellite (SmallSat) operators (such as Swarm Technologies, Kepler, FOSSA Systems, Sateliot, Lacuna Space, HEAD Aerospace Group, and Totum Labs) to enter the satellite Internet-of-Things (IoT) market with low-cost and low-power satellite connectivity offerings.
Read moreWeebit Nano’s ReRAM IP now available in SkyWater Technology’s S130 process
Weebit Nano Limited and SkyWater Technology confirm Weebit Resistive Random-Access Memory (ReRAM) IP has been fully qualified for industrial temperatures employing SkyWater’s 130nm CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) (S130) process, including third party processing.
Read moreNew editors to lead global titles IoT Now, VanillaPlus and The Evolving Enterprise
June 29th, 2023. West Malling, Kent, UK – There will be some new faces to connect with at the market-leading global media brands covering Telecoms IT and the Internet of Things (IoT) from Monday, July 3rd, 2023. Jeremy Cowan, co-founder and editorial director of the four titles VanillaPlus, IoT Now, IoT Global Network and The
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