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Macnica ATD Europe Bolsters 3D Vision Reach in EMEA via TOPPAN ToF Cameras

November 12, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Macnica ATD Europe has announced a strategic expansion of its imaging and vision portfolio across EMEA, through a new partnership with TOPPAN Holdings to distribute and support its 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera modules. This move is more than a simple lineup extension, it underscores how 3D sensing is crossing over from niche to foundational in IoT, robotics, industrial automation, medical devices, and smart infrastructure. Why this matters for IoT / Edge / Vision 3D depth sensing is becoming a baseline requirement. Macnica notes that in Europe, ToF is evolving from a…

Navigating the Transition to VoLTE: Key Challenges and Solutions

November 11, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Legacy voice networks are shutting down, proprietary solutions are proving unsustainable, and the IoT industry is being forced to confront a reality: the fragmented voice connectivity approach that has defined IoT deployments for the past decade is no longer viable. Voice over LTE represents more than just another connectivity option, it’s the unified foundation that transforms voice from an afterthought into a natural, integrated IoT capability. The organisations that navigate this transition successfully will emerge with voice IoT capabilities that fundamentally enhance their operations. Those that delay face increasing costs,…

How US utilities are embracing AI and grid-edge intelligence

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 Editorial staff

Itron’s 2025 Resourcefulness Report finds the rapid adoption is due to unprecedented pressures such as surging demand from electrification and AI data centres. North American utilities are adopting data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and grid-edge intelligence far faster than anticipated according to a new report which reveals that more than four fifths are already using AI. In Itron’s survey of 500 electric utility executives across the US and Canada, responses indicated that as US grid assets age out, utilities are turning to AI for proactive planning purposes. Integrated AI-related technologies…

Smart city uses cases continue to drive LPWAN market

November 7, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Smart cities represent one of the fastest-growing set of use cases for low power wide area networks, according to the LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWan standard for internet of things (IoT) LPWANs. The alliance reported that the smart cities market is experiencing continued strong growth on the back of a rapidly expanding set of use cases, which will be showcased at Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), which runs 4-6 November at the Gran Via venue in Barcelona. Growth of LoRaWan sensor network The…

Urbana Smart Solutions and RAKwireless power the next generation of LoRaWAN smart lighting

November 6, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Cities nowadays want more from their streetlights than simple illumination. They expect them to last for years by saving energy and even act as part of wider smart city services. However, the reality often looks different when large projects roll out. Thousands of controllers need to work together and still face problems with reliability, compatibility across different lighting systems, and network congestion. This is because so many devices cannot connect in the same area. Maintenance teams also struggle because replacing or fixing devices is expensive and takes up too much…

RAK11160 WisDuo LPWAN Module: The Ultimate All-in-One IoT Connectivity Solution

November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

The RAK11160 WisDuo module from RAKwireless is rapidly establishing itself as a transformative IoT connectivity solution in today’s expanding Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. As businesses and developers across the UK and Europe seek reliable, low-power, and versatile wireless modules for their connected devices, the RAK11160 delivers a powerful combination of LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) in a single, compact form factor. This unique blend of features makes the RAK11160 the ideal choice for a wide range of applications, from smart agriculture and industrial automation to smart home…

AIoT Trends 2025: The Future of Intelligent Connectivity Reshaping Enterprise Operations

November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things technologies is transforming from experimental innovation to essential enterprise infrastructure. As we advance through 2025, the AIoT landscape presents unprecedented opportunities for organisations seeking competitive advantage through intelligent automation and real-time decision-making capabilities. With the global AIoT market projected to surge from USD 18.37 billion in 2024 to USD 79.13 billion by 2030, representing a robust compound annual growth rate of 27.6%, understanding emerging trends becomes critical for strategic technology planning. The Explosive Growth of Edge-Powered Intelligence Edge computing integration represents…

Green jobs could bring $280bn to city economies by 2040

November 3, 2025October 13, 2025 Editorial staff

Cities can unlock a $280bn economic opportunity by stepping up recruitment and training for workers in the green economy, including harnessing the economic contribution of migrants, a new report suggests. Analysis reveals that four in 10 jobs created globally by 2040 will be green jobs, roles that contribute to preserving or restoring the environment. But the report from C40 Cities, the Climate Migration Council and the Mayors Migration Council, has cautioned that unless significant investment is made in the workforce, up to six million of those jobs could go unfilled,…

Air taxi service to launch in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027

October 27, 2025October 13, 2025 Editorial staff

The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (Rakta) is partnering with Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure to launch a passenger air taxi service network in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. The partnership will combine Rakta and Skyports’ leadership in developing vertiport infrastructure, and Joby’s all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTol) aircraft, to design, develop and operate the first air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah. 2030 Mobility Master Plan Aligned with Ras Al Khaimah’s 2030 Mobility Master Plan, the new service will meet growing demand for fast and…

Prylada launches Hardware as a service model for fast and flexible monitoring

October 22, 2025October 21, 2025 Editorial staff

Prylada is proud to introduce Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) model. Designed for companies that need fast, scalable, and cost-effective monitoring without long-term capital investment. In many cases, such as pilot projects, temporary installations, or research efforts, buying and configuring a full set of sensors and gateways can be time-consuming and cost-inefficient. Our HaaS model provides an alternative: pre-configured, ready-to-deploy hardware kits that deliver real-time data and analytics via dashboards and APIs, without the need to own or manage the equipment. What’s included Pre-configured sensor kits tailored to specific parameters: temperature, humidity, vibration,…

Fully autonomous vehicles could unlock $18.7bn for GCC region

October 20, 2025October 9, 2025 Editorial staff

The global market for fully autonomous vehicles (FAVs) could be worth $182bn by 2035, generating nearly $19bn in the Gulf Cooperation Council region alone, according to a report issued by Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network. In particular, the report highlights that robo-taxis, robo-shuttles, robo-buses, and passenger drones have the potential to revolutionise transport across the region and redefine mobility in cities, making autonomous options accessible to all through fully automated, integrated, and demand-responsive networks. The rise of robo-taxis Within this shift, robo-taxis are expected to be the…

Vodafone Ireland works with European emergency services agencies to trial new mission-critical communications

October 17, 2025October 13, 2025 Editorial staff

Vodafone is demonstrating the power of Europe’s most modern mission-critical (MCx) communications service at an incident simulation event in Ireland with European Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) agencies. The event in Westport on Ireland’s west coast sees PPDR agencies from Ireland as well as Scotland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden stage simulations that replicate complex and evolving incidents. It is designed to train first responders on new communication capabilities while testing interoperability and operation procedures across multiple agencies. First of a kind In partnership with the Irish Office of the…

SG Wireless and 1NCE join forces to streamline IoT connectivity and rapid prototyping

October 15, 2025October 13, 2025 Editorial staff

SG Wireless Limited, a full-stack Internet of Things (IoT) technology solutions provider and design engineering subsidiary of Season Group, has announced a key partnership with 1NCE, a global contributor in IoT software and connectivity services. This collaboration integrates 1NCE’s SIM card technology into SG Wireless’ F1 Starter Kits, enabling customers to benefit from seamless, zero-touch provisioning for a true plug-and-go IoT development experience. The F1 Starter Kit is a comprehensive IoT development platform that includes multi-network connectivity modules supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, LTE CAT-M1/NB-IoT and LoRaWAN, combined with developer-friendly tools…

Installed base of smart streetlights to surpass 100m worldwide

October 13, 2025September 18, 2025 Editorial staff

The installed base of smart streetlights is forecast to reach 85 million by the end of 2029, and growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 21 per cent will surpass 100 million by 2030, according to a new research report. Analyst firm Berg Insight’s report finds that Europe leads the adoption of smart street lighting technology and accounted for as much as 35 per cent of the global installed base in 2024. The installed base of smart street lights amounted to 32.9 million globally at the end…

Aurrigo accelerates sustainable airport and transport innovations

October 6, 2025September 18, 2025 Editorial staff

UK autonomous technology specialists Aurrigo International has secured £1m of grants and support from The Connected and Automated Mobility (Cam) Pathfinder – Enhancements programme, and Innovate UK’s Launchpad programme, to accelerate sustainable airport and transport innovations. The Pathfinder programme is funded by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), a joint unit between the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Department for Transport (DfT), delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and Zenzic. The latter was created by government and industry to champion the UK Cam ecosystem and…

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