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Urban air mobility firm launches European sandbox

December 5, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

Germany-based urban air mobility (UAM) company Volocopter is launching a European sandbox programme in 2026 to advance testing of its electric aircraft, the VoloCity and the VoloXPro, under near-commercial operation conditions. The initiative will feature a series of flight trials simulating real-world operations. Urban air mobility services The sandbox will validate operational readiness and support type certification for both aircraft through point-to-point missions. These trials will replicate key aspects of future UAM services, including flight procedures, ground operations, and passenger experience for VoloCity, as well as operational use cases for…

Abu Dhabi partners to advance smart mobility

December 3, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio) is partnering with Chinese tech-driven mobility company CaoCao Inc to advance smart mobility in the emirate. Under the agreement, CaoCao will work to establish its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and driving its expansion plans across the UAE and the wider region. Smart and autonomous vehicles The announcement was made during Driftx 2025, Abu Dhabi’s flagship event for smart and sustainable mobility, organised by Adio’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (Savi) cluster as part of its ongoing efforts to enable real-world deployment by uniting policy,…

IoT and its challenges for mobile network operators

December 1, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

The Internet of Things (IoT) market is expanding rapidly, as enterprises prioritise digital transformation, writes Christina Patsioura, the lead analyst for IoT & Enterprise Research at GSMA Intelligence, in this report which has been authored by GSMA Intelligence with support from floLIVE. However, mobile operators are struggling to translate this growth into sustainable revenue, as IoT connectivity alone is becoming increasingly commoditised Challenges for mobile operators include the following: Declining connectivity revenues. Intense competition from mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), hyperscalers and IoT service providers is driving down margins, making it difficult for mobile…

Oil and gas: Where high risks are mitigated with resilient, secure, satellite connectivity

November 28, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

The oil and gas industry has always been an early adopter of satellite communications technology. The industry has a fundamental need for high quality connectivity in remote locations from exploration sites in jungles and deserts to offshore drilling rigs in oceans. This connectivity has to be highly-available, robust, secure and reliable. Oil and gas has an industrial footprint that goes far beyond drilling rigs and exploration bases. Refineries, pipelines and distribution networks are also central to industry operations and these are also often in remote locations. Think of pipelines that…

New York City launches $10m 3D underground data platform

November 27, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

New York City is launching a $10m platform to map its underground and enable data-sharing among city agencies and utility companies to improve both safety and capital planning. 3DUnderground (3DU) will help government agencies and utility companies securely share and access information about what lies below New Yorkers’ feet, such as water and sewer pipes, gas lines, electrical conduits, fiber optic cables, and soil composition. Precise mapping needs Born out of lessons learned during the recovery from the 11 September 2001 attacks in Lower Manhattan, the idea for the 3DU…

Which European cities are top for smart tourism?

November 26, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

Tampere in Finland and Dubrovnik in Croatia have been selected as the winners of the EU’s 2026 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions, respectively. In total, 58 destinations from 22 countries competed for the European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism titles. The 15 shortlisted destinations were invited to present their cases to the jury in Brussels, who selected the winners of both competitions. Smart tourism judging criteria The European Capital of Smart Tourism recognises outstanding achievements by European cities as tourism destinations in four categories:…

How to Choose the Right Antenna for Your IoT Deployment

November 21, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Selecting the right antenna is critical for optimizing the performance of your IoT deployment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the factors to consider when choosing an antenna, ensuring you get the best performance for your specific application. Identify Your Deployment Type Outdoor Deployment: For use cases like smart agriculture, wildlife tracking, or outdoor industrial setups, opt for rugged antennas with weather-resistant features. Indoor Deployment: For smart homes, offices, or warehouses, indoor antennas with compact designs are more suitable. Determine the Frequency Range Select the frequency band your system operates…

Dutch utility builds one of Europe’s largest smart water networks

November 20, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Dutch drinking water utility Brabant Water, in partnership with water technology company Xylem, claims it is creating one of Europe’s largest digital water networks, serving 2.6 million residents and businesses across North Brabant province in the south of the Netherlands. To meet rising demand, the utility is deploying a digital twin and smart metering solutions with a view to building a more efficient, resilient water system. Water infrastructure As urbanisation, industrial growth, and changing weather patterns intensify pressure on water infrastructure, drinking water use in the Netherlands is projected to…

SAKURA-II: Unleash Cloud-Grade AI at the Edge

November 19, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

EdgeCortix was founded with a transformative vision: “Bring cloud-level artificial intelligence (AI) performance to the edge—enabling real-time, low-power AI computing in resource-constrained environments.” That vision has been brought to life in SAKURA-II, the flagship AI accelerator redefining how businesses deploy intelligent systems everywhere from the factory floor to city streets. SAKURA-II is specially designed for edge AI tasks, delivering up to 60 TOPS of performance with top-tier power efficiency—outperforming traditional edge GPUs by up to 5 times in performance per watt. Thanks to EdgeCortix’s flexible dataflow-based Dynamic Neural Accelerator® (DNA)…

Victoriaville hosts municipal V2X charging station

November 18, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Canadian city is working with EV charging firm Polara to install Canada’s first municipal bidirectional vehicle-to-everything charging station at City Hall. The City of Victoriaville is installing the very first municipal V2X (vehicle-to-everything) bidirectional charging station in Canada. Located at City Hall, this innovation is part of the City’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and explore new sustainable energy solutions. The City reports this pilot project, in collaboration with Polara, will pave the way for the gradual deployment of other charging stations across the city. Better energy management…

Ultra-Wideband (UWB): Future-Proofing Secure Access in a Connected World

November 17, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

The relentless advance of digitalisation is driving demand for ever more secure, seamless, and user-friendly access control systems. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology stands at the forefront of this transformation, bringing robust precision, security, and reliability for residential, commercial, and enterprise security applications. Rethinking Access Control Challenges Traditional wireless access methods, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and NFC, face challenges like unpredictable reliability and vulnerability to relay attacks. NFC, while secure, lacks the hands-free, frictionless operation modern environments require. Incidents of unintended access breaches highlight the need for a more sophisticated solution…

Autonomous delivery robots to hit the streets of Riverside

November 14, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

The City of Riverside, California, is introducing an autonomous delivery robot service to enhance services for residents and small businesses through a partnership with DoorDash Labs. As part of this initiative, DoorDash Labs and the City’s Economic Development Team are also exploring an innovation hub in Riverside. According to the City, this collaboration continues to expand Riverside’s leadership in innovation, automation, and next-generation logistics, while building upon the City’s thriving Green Technology Hub and commitment to sustainable smart-city growth. Local infrastructure Through this collaboration, Riverside is seeking to establish a…

Archer named sole air taxi partner for LA sports commission

November 13, 2025November 4, 2025 Editorial staff

Partnership with Lasec will build on the company’s broader efforts to launch an air taxi network in LA, connecting key transportation corridors ahead of 2028. The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (Lasec) has named Archer as its exclusive air taxi partner. As part of this designation, Archer will serve as an Official Host City Supporter for the Los Angeles Los Angeles World Cup 2026 and as an Official Super Bowl LXI Host Committee partner. Archer reports that this partnership actively expands its presence in Los Angeles by allowing the…

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,…

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