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

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 over both satellite and terrestrial networks.

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22 September 2023 | Connectivity

Eseye wins multi-year IoT contract from MTN

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 IoT platform solution provided by Eseye. The decision to embark on this collaboration followed an...

19 September 2023 | Connectivity

Beecham: LoRaWAN surpasses rivals in IoT connectivity

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 (LPWAN) technology for IoT applications."

A related report by Beecham underscores the pivotal role of end-users collaborating...

14 September 2023 | Connectivity

Affectiva taps Smart Eye’s eye-tracking for new attention metric

Affectiva, a subsidiary of Smart Eye, has unveiled a new attention metric integrated into its cloud-based Emotion AI platform.

The new metric advances the field of viewer attention measurement, catering to brands, advertisers, entertainment companies, and market researchers. Powered by Smart Eye's automotive-grade eye-tracking technology, it promises unparalleled accuracy and insights by analysing gaze and head position.

Affectiva says its Emotion AI technology is...

13 September 2023 | Applications

Five free IoT solution developer tools and resources

Sometimes, not everything that is free in life is actually beneficial. While we all appreciate a good deal, there are times when you must pay for certain things. However, some freebies are genuinely valuable and worth taking advantage of. And do you know who could benefit from such freebies? IoT solution builders.

IoT solution builders have numerous responsibilities, including creating applications, configuring rules and actions, defining integrations with other services, and...

6 September 2023 | Applications

Haltian’s HITS aims to redefine asset monitoring efficiency

IoT solutions provider Haltian has unveiled a new innovation designed to redefine the way businesses manage and oversee their assets and inventory.

Known as the Haltian Inventory Tracking Solution (HITS), the asset-tracking system aims to improve efficiencies for industries ranging from warehousing and manufacturing to logistics, data centres, and even healthcare.

This revolutionary tracking system introduces a host of innovations designed to deliver real-time,...

5 September 2023 | Applications

Ericsson, AWS, and Hitachi showcase manufacturing transformation

Ericsson, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Hitachi America R&D have combined their expertise to showcase the potential of 5G, AI, and IoT solutions in transforming manufacturing.

A private 5G infrastructure trial was conducted at Hitachi Astemo Americas' electric motor vehicle manufacturing plant located in Berea, Kentucky. This initiative aims to demonstrate the immediate applicability of current technologies, debunking the notion that their benefits lie in the distant...

30 August 2023 | 5G

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

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