The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off dates are anticipated to take place by December 2025 in the UK, where existing landline services will be upgraded to digital technology. However, the BT Group announced earlier this year that it…
5G connectivity on flights closer to reality with recent trials
An advanced airborne 5G connectivity system has been successfully integrated into a Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, marking the completion of a series of demonstration flights. This technology is being developed by a consortium of UK companies led by Stratospheric Platforms Limited…
NIGCOMSAT partners with BON to use satellite technology
NIGCOMSAT, Nigeria’s satellite communication infrastructure provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to offer uplink services via the NIGCOMSAT satellite network. This collaboration, set to last for three months, aims to enhance the…
eSIM technology from TEAL used for agricultural monitoring
TEAL is happy to announce a landmark partnership with AquaSpy, an innovator in agricultural technology. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in soil moisture monitoring, improving both reliability and efficiency for farmers globally. “The primary reason for our success with…
Avanti builds resilience for South African banks with satellites
Avanti Communications, a global provider of multi-orbit integrated connectivity services, has successfully conducted a satellite connectivity test in collaboration with BankservAfrica, Africa’s largest automated clearing house, and Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s top retail banks. This successful test signifies…
Kontron expands management team
Global IoT technology firm Kontron has announced the expansion of its management team. Philipp Schulz and Dr Johannes Fues have been appointed to the management board, taking on key strategic roles within the company. Philipp Schulz will serve as Chief…
NTT and Okayama University develop circuit to resolve interference
NTT and Okayama University have developed the world’s first gigahertz ultrasonic circuit using the principle of topology. This innovation allows the control of ultrasonic wave flow within microscopic spaces on semiconductor chips, unaffected by reflections. In recent years, the deployment…
Q&A with Etay Maor, Founding Member of Cato CTRL
Businesses’ approach to cybersecurity today should be characterised as a proactive approach, and not reactive, according to Etay Maor, Chief Security Strategist and Founding Member of Cato CTRL, who recently spoke to IoT Insider in an exclusive interview. He also…
RFID tracking: an indispensable tool for industries
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking reflects one technology that has significantly impacted on a range of industries from retail to healthcare and the overall supply chain. As environmental consciousness about the overall supply chain grows, businesses are under increasing pressure…
Embracing the future of communications
Ahead of the PSTN switch off, Rob Loakes, Country Manager for Wildix UK & IE shares advice on how to address your communications Are you ready for Cloud-based communications? The UK’s PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network switch-off – earmarked for…
