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

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 of digital applications, particularly the Kyiv Digital application launched in 2021. The...

28 September 2023 | 4G

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.

Telemaco Melia,...

22 September 2023 | Connectivity

Virgin Media O2 showcases the ‘connected farm of the future’

Virgin Media O2 aims to revolutionise rural agriculture with its "Connected Farm of the Future" initiative, in partnership with Cannon Hall Farm located in Barnsley.

In an effort to eliminate connectivity challenges across Cannon Hall Farm's sprawling 126-acre estate – including notorious blackspots and notspots – Virgin Media O2 is deploying a network of sensors and monitors.

The objective is to showcase how these technologies can collaborate to enhance farm...

21 September 2023 | Applications

Next-gen street lights will transform UK cities

Smart street lights capable of charging electric vehicles and enhancing wireless coverage are slated to grace towns and cities across the UK.

Amidst the surging demand for wireless services, companies are increasingly eyeing the potential of lamp posts, traffic lights, CCTV columns, benches, bins, and bus stops as prime real estate for digital infrastructure installation.

Six diverse areas from across the UK have been selected to receive funding for pioneering the...

20 September 2023 | 5G

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

Cruise is ‘days away’ from Origin robotaxi mass production

General Motors' Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck are on the cusp of mass-producing the Cruise Origin, a driverless vehicle designed to transport up to six passengers.

Cruise is GM's self-driving subsidiary headquartered in San Francisco, which already operates in several cities across the US.

The Cruise Origin is devoid of manual steering controls or pedals and is designed to operate entirely through autonomous technology. However, that’s presented a significant...

8 September 2023 | Connected Vehicles

FAA grants UPS permission for BVLOS drone package deliveries

UPS has secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) package deliveries using Matternet’s M2 Drone.

The approval signifies a significant milestone for drone delivery services in the United States—granting UPS the ability to operate M2 drones without the need for costly visual observers to monitor airspace.

Instead, UPS will leverage ground-based RADAR technology to scan the skies for potential air...

7 September 2023 | Drones

Mozilla: Cars are ‘the worst product category’ for data collection

In an era where technology permeates every facet of our lives, even our trusty automobiles have not been spared from the invasive reach of data collection.

A recent study conducted by Mozilla, the renowned nonprofit organisation dedicated to internet privacy, has shed light on the alarming privacy concerns associated with modern cars.

Car manufacturers have long touted their vehicles as "computers on wheels," emphasising their advanced features and connectivity. However,...

6 September 2023 | Connected Vehicles

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