IoT News

New research by Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communications, reveals a rapid increase in the maturity level of organisations adopting the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Respondents drawn from multiple industries also reported that Covid-19 has demonstrated the importance of IoT to their businesses, with many accelerating

Just a year ago, finding a packet of toilet paper on your local supermarket’s shelves was like striking gold. The past year has taught us the value of a steady supply chain, and just how quickly an unexpected event can throw things into turmoil.

The digitalisation of the distribution and procurement processes accelerates with the inclusion of Rate Management feature integrating the Booking Request on the platform CargoAi. Not only was it expected by current users but also highly desired by airline and GSA partners.

Nutanix, a provider of hybrid multicloud computing, announced new features in the Nutanix Cloud Platform, including the launch of AOS version 6 software, to help enterprises build modern, software-defined data centres and speed their hybrid multicloud deployments.

As Bluetooth is becoming more and more ubiquitous in smart homes, buildings, and factories, there are many myths about what the wireless technology can and cannot do. In fact, its capabilities go far beyond its use in consumer electronics and enables a wide range of professional solutions in commercial and industrial environments. Here are some of the common myths around Bluetooth – and the lesser-known facts

TAE Technologies, the private fusion energy company, has announced the formation of a new division dedicated to power management. TAE Power Management’s groundbreaking technologies will enable the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) and accelerate the uptake of electrified energy and storage systems.

IOTICS is creating a digital twin of Portsmouth International Port as part of an ambitious £1.5m (€1.75m) project to demonstrate an achievable modular green hydrogen generation system within the Port.

5G satellite operator OQ Technology has revealed six pending patent applications in the USA and in Europe that will improve satellite-based IoT and M2M communications in remote locations. OQ Technology’s patent applications include a “wake-up” technology for satellite IoT (Internet of things) devices, IoT device localisation, frequency and timing synchronisation, inter-satellite link technology and satellite

 The latest Autotech M&A Market Report from Hampleton Partners, the international technology mergers and acquisitions advisor, reveals that the 12 transactions utilising special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to prepare public offerings during the first six months of 2021 achieved $80.5 billion (€68.60 billion) in deal value.

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, unveiled the R-Car Software Development Kit (SDK), a complete software platform in a single package that enables quicker and easier software development and validation for smart camera and automated driving applications used in passenger, commercial, and off-road vehicles. 

The Franco-American start-up Fuzzy Logic announces a €2.5 million seed round of financing from two European DeepTech funds: 42CAP, an industry-specialised German fund based in Munich, and Karista (via the Paris Region Venture Fund), an early-stage VC firm based in Paris.

Despite the adversity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, grounds for optimism remain for IoT spending in the US.

Spirent Communications plc, the provider of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) test and assurance solutions, announced the launch of Spirent GNSS Foresight, an innovative cloud-based solution that lets operators know in advance where and when GPS or GNSS positioning is reliable for unmanned and autonomous journeys.

Tyk, a London-based global tech company, announced it has closed a $35M (€29.87M) growth equity funding round led by new investors Scottish Equity Partners (SEP), alongside existing investors MMC Ventures.

The National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University, is pioneering intelligent sensing and tele-presence robotic technology to allow health practitioners to remotely assess a person’s physical and cognitive health from anywhere in the world.

A new study by Juniper Research has found that MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) subscribers will generate $53 billion (€45.27 billion) in revenue for MaaS platform providers by 2027; rising from $5.3 billion (€4.53 billion) in 2021. MaaS is the provision of multimodal end-to-end travel services through single platforms, by which users can determine an optimal route and price.