Kaleido Intelligence forecasts eSIM adoption surge for IoT

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) are forecast to be shipped in 2028

As MNOs adapt to the changing landscape, Kaleido's report anticipates a notable shift in their...

21 August 2023 | Connectivity

Iveda teams up with AOI on ‘5th-gen’ smart cities

Iveda has teamed up with the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) to catalyse the development of smart cities in Egypt and the EMEA region.

Iveda possesses a security certification granted by the Egyptian Military Intelligence, allowing it to participate in pivotal projects within the country.

The partnership between Iveda and the AOI aligns with the Egyptian government's plan to establish 38 new smart cities across the nation. Notably, this initiative is part...

18 August 2023 | IoT

Z-Wave Alliance celebrates Trident IoT’s launch

The Z-Wave Alliance is celebrating the launch of Trident IoT, a technology and engineering company with a key focus on streamlining RF development and reducing time-to-market for manufacturers of connected devices.

Trident IoT will directly cater to Z-Wave Alliance members by offering Z-Wave silicon chips and modules, and bespoke product design and development services. Most notably, the company will also serve as a US-based Z-Wave device certification laboratory.

This...

17 August 2023 | Connectivity

Qiang Huang, Palo Alto Networks: On addressing IoT device security challenges

The security of IoT devices is of paramount concern across various industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve.

IoT News caught up with Qiang Huang, head of IoT security product management at Palo Alto Networks, to shed light on the advancements and challenges facing IoT security.

Huang emphasised that, while IoT has become integral for digital transformation journeys across industries, the surge in connected devices has led to heightened security...

16 August 2023 | Enterprise

Enterprises accelerate IoT deployments to drive digital transformation

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, IoT deployments have emerged as a pivotal component in the strategies of enterprises.

IoT deployments enable businesses to reap rewards such as enhanced productivity, reduced costs, and the realisation of environmental sustainability objectives.

Omdia’s latest Internet of Things Enterprise Survey underscores the escalating commitment of businesses to IoT solutions, with a marked increase in spending and...

15 August 2023 | Digital Transformation

San Francisco robotaxis get the green light to operate 24/7

Google's Waymo and General Motors' Cruise have both received the green light from California's regulatory body to implement 24/7 fare-based services for fully driverless rides in San Francisco.

The pivotal decision was made by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which voted 3 to 1 in favour of granting the expansion of driverless services for the two tech giants. The CPUC says it meticulously evaluated the companies' adherence to licensing requisites and considered...

11 August 2023 | Connected Vehicles

Eseye and Precision Animal Solutions deploy animal behaviour monitoring

Global IoT connectivity provider Eseye has partnered with Precision Animal Solutions on an animal behaviour monitoring solution to transform farming and agriculture.

The solution will redefine animal welfare management and disease detection. By combining Eseye's globally acclaimed IoT connectivity solutions with Precision Animal Solution's cutting-edge Remote Early Disease Identification (REDI) system, the partnership seeks to provide real-time insights into animal...

10 August 2023 | IoT

NVIDIA unveils Omniverse innovations to accelerate OpenUSD adoption

NVIDIA has unveiled a suite of innovations to accelerate the widespread adoption of OpenUSD through its Omniverse industrial metaverse platform.

OpenUSD, created by Pixar Animation Studios, is a cutting-edge 3D scene description technology designed to facilitate interoperability across various tools, data, and workflows.

Earlier this month, NVIDIA joined industry titans in creating the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) to standardise OpenUSD specifications and create a solid...

9 August 2023 | Digital Twin

Viavi Solutions launches industry-first RedCap device emulation

Viavi Solutions has introduced the industry's first Reduced Capability (RedCap) device emulation for 5G network testing.

This breakthrough technology enables true performance validation for the IoT and private networks using simpler, lower-cost devices, including wearables, industrial wireless sensors, and video surveillance equipment.

Viavi’s emulation solution is built upon the TM500 network test platform, which is widely used by network equipment manufacturers for...

7 August 2023 | 5G

Waymo announces Austin as its fourth major city

Waymo, the self-driving technology company under Google’s parent company Alphabet, has officially announced Austin as its fourth major ride-hail city.

Austin will be joining the ranks of Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles as Waymo continues to expand and accelerate its business.

Over the past few months, Waymo's team has been conducting extensive testing in and around downtown Austin, utilising their all-electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles.

The goal of...

4 August 2023 | Connected Vehicles