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Nokia, BT and MediaTek partner on RedCap trials

Ryan Daws — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:21:37 +0000

Nokia, BT, and MediaTek have successfully concluded trials of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology. The trials, conducted at BT Group’s Adastral Park site, are a step forward in simplifying and advancing connectivity for IoT devices. RedCap was introduced in 3GPP Release 17 and addresses a critical challenge faced by IoT devices – the complexity and... Read more »

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BT unveils UK’s first ‘Drone SIM’ to revolutionise BVLOS operations

Ryan Daws — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:19:54 +0000

BT has unveiled the UK’s first “Drone SIM,” promising to revolutionise beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations nationwide. The solution functions at altitude through the EE network and offers unlimited data plans and continuous connectivity in the sky—setting the stage for transformative changes in various industries. Drone SIM is designed to withstand extreme... Read more »

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Eseye: ‘Sub-standard connectivity’ is jeopardising IoT success

Ryan Daws — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:30:41 +0000

Eseye’s latest State of IoT Adoption report has exposed that “sub-standard connectivity” is jeopardising project success for enterprises. The study, conducted by independent research organisation Opinion Matters, involved 1,009 senior decision-makers in the UK and US across various sectors and explored challenges, opportunities, and budget forecasts for the next two years. Eseys’s report disclosed that... Read more »

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IoT Tech Expo: The role of satellites in enabling a global IoT

Ryan Daws — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:53:08 +0000

Amine El Ammari, VP of Global Business Development at Thuraya, presented an informative session at IoT Tech Expo Europe on how satellites enable truly global connectivity. Thuraya is a leading player in the satellite industry, ranking among the top 10 operators worldwide. The company provides satellite services spanning the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Australia and... Read more »

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IoT Tech Expo: How the IoT is aiding Ukraine in a time of war

Ryan Daws — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:20:13 +0000

Oleg Polovynko, CIO of Kyiv City Council, addressed IoT Tech Expo Europe attendees in a humbling session titled “Maintaining Connectivity in a Time of War”. During his session, Polovynko provided valuable insights into how the Ukrainian capital has leveraged digital solutions to cope with Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. Polovynko underscored the crucial role... Read more »

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The Things Industries partners with Echostar on hybrid satellite and LoRa solutions

Ryan Daws — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:11:53 +0000

The Things Industries and EchoStar have announced a collaboration to bring hybrid satellite and LoRa IoT solutions to businesses across Europe. The strategic partnership combines EchoStar’s robust satellite IoT capabilities with The Things Stack, a dependable cloud-based LoRaWAN network server. This fusion of technologies allows customers to seamlessly connect IoT devices for real-time, two-way communications... Read more »

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Eseye wins multi-year IoT contract from MTN

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:59:30 +0000

MTN South Africa has inked a multi-year agreement with Eseye, a global IoT connectivity solutions provider. The announcement is set to reshape the landscape of IoT connectivity in the region—bolstering capabilities and providing innovative solutions to MTN South Africa’s 36.5 million customers. Under the partnership, MTN South Africa will standardise on a global eSIM and... Read more »

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Beecham: LoRaWAN surpasses rivals in IoT connectivity

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:54:25 +0000

A report from analyst firm Beecham Research, a specialist in the IoT market, highlights the success of LoRaWAN. LoRaWAN has surpassed its competitors by a considerable margin, with shipments of LoRa chipsets outpacing others by more than two to one. In fact, the report boldly declares: “LoRaWAN is already the leading low-power wide area network... Read more »

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Signify illuminates when Philips Hue will finally support Matter

Ryan Daws — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:20:51 +0000

Philips Hue maker Signify announced during the IFA tech show that compatibility with the Matter smart home standard will rollout this month. The significance of this update cannot be overstated. Smart home owners have long grappled with the compatibility issues that arise when their devices cannot communicate effectively with each other. Matter, introduced in the... Read more »

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Kaleido Intelligence forecasts eSIM adoption surge for IoT

Ryan Daws — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:37:22 +0000

A report by Kaleido Intelligence projects a surge in the adoption of embedded SIM (eSIM) technology for IoT applications. The study predicts that over 1.4 billion eSIMs will be shipped by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 21 percent between 2023 and 2028. Over 1.4 billion eSIMs (including eUICC and iUICC form factors)... Read more »

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