Internet of Things (IoT)

Europe has approved a unified framework for non-cellular satellite IoT in the 862–870MHz band – a big win for LoRaWAN after years of patchwork regulation. Twenty two regulators have already confirmed the change; Middle East regulators are ready to “copy …

Viasat has launched IoT Nano, a low-power satellite IoT service using Orbcomm’s OGx tech, enabling larger, faster messages for remote industries, with broad hardware compatibility and global enterprise coverage. In sum – what to know: Satellite IoT – new IoT …

Vodafone’s standalone IoT business is doubling down on global reach, platform consistency, and SIM innovation – to dominate an evolving and fragmented cellular IoT market. Strategic spin-out – Vodafone IoT explains its new independent flex in the global IoT market …

AT&T has launched nationwide 5G RedCap coverage across the US, targeting mid-tier IoT use cases with lower-cost, lower-power 5G connectivity, and replacing its decommissioned NB-IoT network. In sum – what to know: Coverage – RedCap covers 200M+ POPs and supports …

Nordic Semiconductor has acquired Memfault and Neuton.AI to deliver a one-stop full-stack solution for IoT development and lifecycle management, combined with new on-device edge AI (AIoT; tinyML) capabilities – signaling a strategic shift from hardware maker to end-to-end provider. In …

Singapore’s largest operator Singtel is reversing the standard MVNO model by piggy-backing on floLIVE’s globally distributed core network to support its new eSIM-based IoT proposition. It has signed a parallel sales deal with Lenovo Connect to targeting automotive OEMs. In …

The world is piling up connected IoT things faster than it can keep track of them. From Nairobi to Naples, fridges, meters, and soil sensors are humming data into the cloud. Then, one day, they stop. Not with a bang, …

In sum – what to know: New investment – eSIM specialist Kigen has secured new funds from Japan’s SBI Group, plus more funds from Arm and Softbank, to scale its eSIM/iSIM solutions for industrial IoT. New standards – the firm …

In sum – what to know: Growth decade – IoT devices to hit 40.6bn by 2034, with cellular IoT tripling, non-cellular LPWA tech like LoRaWAN almost quadrupling, and short-range IoT still top. Diverse cases – IoT market to spiral 146% …

Ambient IoT leaders Linxens and Dracula are to create battery-free smart labels to tackle the sector’s grim sustainable IoT record and failed massive IoT promise. In sum – what to know: Battery-free – Linxens and Dracula, prominent in the niche …

The world of cellular IoT is changing — again. After moving from physical SIM swaps to remote eSIM updates, a second major shift is now underway: the evolution of the eSIM standard itself. The new SGP.32 “IoT” standard promises more …

NTT Data launches a retrofit-ready agentic AI stack to bridge Industry 4.0 to 5.0, transforming legacy RPA bots into autonomous agents and delivering modular, multi-cloud AI across sectors. In sum – what to know: Retrofitting 5.0 to 4.0 – patented …

Short-term pullback, long-term rebound – US interest in private 5G slumps on economic and political jitters, but global momentum builds as smarter models and automation drive long-term industrial growth. In sum – what to know: Short-term setback – US manufacturing …

Schneider Electric advances industrial AI with a factory-edge copilot in the US and a sustainable AI data center in Portugal, supporting regional ambitions for smart manufacturing and digital infrastructure. In sum – what to know: Factory AI copilots – Schneider …

The utilities industry, charged with powering, hydrating, and heating the world, is undergoing a profound transformation. Aging infrastructure, rising resource demands, and the growing complexity of operations make it imperative for utilities to adopt smarter, more resilient solutions. Reliable, high-performance …

5G growth hinges on enterprise demand, from defense to drones, while consumer breakthroughs lag. Operators must monetize APIs, devices, and networks fast — or risk missing the real 5G opportunity. Note, this is an excerpt from a new 5G Market …

New private 5G infrastructure to enable smart port applications like anti-collision systems, autonomous vehicles, drones for cargo monitoring, and real-time traffic analysis. Private 5G – newly-formed Fastweb+Vodafone will deliver a private 5G network for the Port of Ravenna, covering shipyards, …

Danish shipping company A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has recruited a whole ecosystem of private network and IoT solutions providers to start work on a new LTE ‘connectivity platform’ called OneWireless to connect 450 vessels. The move will pave the way for …

Operators are moving through the gears with 5G SA and 5G-Advanced, balancing cap-ex constraints, operational complexity, and uncertain returns. While slicing, RedCap, and private 5G show promise, most are prioritizing efficiency and targeted enterprise services over big spending – reflecting …

In sum – what to know Massive growth – ambient IoT device shipments will reach 1.1 billion by 2030, powered by various energy harvesting methods like light, RF signals, and mechanical vibrations. Diverse harvesting – 57% of ambient IoT devices …

In sum – what you need to know One radio, full control – mining outfit Newmont has connected 12 dozers at a 2.5 km construction site with a single private 5G radio from Ericsson – delivering 175Mbps on uplink, without …

Boldyn pauses M&A – after a rapid acquisition spree, and despite rumours in the market, Boldyn says it has shelved future deals (on paper); its new $1.2bn debt facility in the US is for organic growth, it says. Neutral and …

In sum – what you need to know: AI chip for edge devices – NTT enables real-time 4K video processing in drones at altitudes up to 150 meters, five times higher than conventional systems, while consuming under 20 watts of …

In sum – what you need to know: Vodafone hits IoT milestone – UK-based operator has connected its 200 millionth IoT device, a healthcare monitor, with IoT sales accelerating 50% in the last five years to double in volume.  IoT …