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Nordic Semiconductor simplifies edge AI for billions of IoT devices

January 23, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, is bringing AI intelligence and functionality to the smallest battery-powered IoT devices. With an ultra-low-power Edge AI solution, Nordic accelerates the arrival of a new generation of devices with integrated edge AI intelligence – combining energy efficiency with unmatched ease of use for developers. nRF54LM20B – New ultra-low-power, large-memory wireless SoC with Axon NPU Custom Neuton models – Ultra-tiny edge AI models Nordic Edge AI Lab – Development tool, simplifying and accelerating edge AI development “AI factories train intelligence, but…

Zero Bills homes launch in Scotland

January 22, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Octopus Energy is launching its first eligible Zero Bills homes in the Scottish city of Dundee. Eligible homes mean householders won’t have to pay anything for their home energy bills for at least 10 years. All 57 properties at the Tranent Grove development in North Dundee with Discovery Homes will be eligible for Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills tariff as an optional upgrade for homebuyers (cost will vary on a case-by-case basis). It marks the first Zero Bills site north of the border. Renewable energy powerhouse Launched in 2022, Zero Bills…

Wi-Fi Alliance extends Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 to 20 MHz-only devices

January 21, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Wi-Fi Alliance released a new certification for client devices operating only in 20 MHz channels that want to take advantage of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 features. The new certification extends the benefits of Wi‑Fi 7 to a wider range of connected products in smart homes, industrial environments and healthcare settings. This new certification promotes Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the IoT market. Many IoT devices – especially sensors, wearables, industrial endpoints and low-power clients – are typically designed to operate only on 20 MHz channels. Historically, newer Wi-Fi generations favoured wider channels…

AT&T unveils IoT Network Intelligence at CES 2026

January 20, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

AT&T is advancing the future of IoT with the debut of AT&T IoT Network Intelligence. Purpose-built for the next era of connectivity, this solution provides enterprises with visibility into the performance of their connected ecosystems, to help drive operational efficiency and streamlined IoT device management. The initial offering, IoT Network Intelligence Standard, equips enterprises with a broad set of 4G and 5G network performance KPIs and insights for devices connected to the AT&T network. With an intuitive visualisation dashboard, customers can rapidly access detailed performance data to drive smarter decision-making,…

AI-powered voice assistant to help public transit communications

January 19, 2026January 9, 2026 RAA

Transit Technologies has announced the launch of an AI-powered voice assistant for trip management with the aim of improving accessible public mobility. Intelligent Voice Assistant (IVA) for Trip Management enables paratransit and demand-response riders to check, change, or cancel trips using natural, conversational language without menus, no hold times, and no app required. Real-time trip updates Designed to modernise rider communication and relieve overburdened call centres, IVA integrates directly with scheduling platforms like Ecolane and CTS Software’s TripMaster, providing real-time trip updates and automating up to 80 per cent of…

Telit Cinterion and Nokia partner on AI-driven industrial connectivity

January 16, 2026January 9, 2026 RAA

Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, has announced a technology collaboration with Nokia to provide mission-critical and heavy industries with a new generation of mission-critical communication and in-network compute capabilities. By integrating Telit Cinterion’s latest cellular, satellite and Wi-Fi communication modules with Nokia’s Cognitive Digital Mine (CDM) platform, oil/gas, logistics, mining and other industries now have powerful new options for minimising downtime and emissions while maximising worker safety and productivity. Nokia’s award-winning CDM platform uses AI and digital twins to enable use cases such as edge computing that makes…

Abu Dhabi advances sustainable smart city development

January 15, 2026January 9, 2026 RAA

The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has signed two agreements with China’s urban development firms during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) International Roadshow in Shanghai, China, focused on advanced modular construction systems and AI-driven smart city solutions. ADPIC formalised partnerships with Q Home, a joint venture between NetZero (UAE) and Broad Homes (China), to localise modular construction systems and industrialised building technologies, and 3Enovator Technology to deploy AI applications in infrastructure governance and digital transformation of capital projects. Smart and sustainable frameworks The agreements aim to strengthen…

Canberra expands neighbourhood battery network

January 14, 2026January 9, 2026 RAA

Canberra’s latest neighbourhood battery has gone live in Fadden, joining others in Dickson and Casey as part of the Big Canberra Battery project, delivered in partnership with Evoenergy. The battery is located on Hanlon Crescent, near Fadden Primary School and Fadden Shops. Neighbourhood-scale batteries The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government is exploring more opportunities for neighbourhood-scale batteries across the region. The batteries will help futureproof the ACT’s electricity network and are an important step in the ACT’s efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2045. The batteries have a power capacity…

German public transport operator to deploy 61 battery trains

January 13, 2026January 9, 2026 RAA

Rock Rail and Siemens are to deliver 61 battery-powered trains for the Northern Westphalia Network to Zweckverband Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL), the public transport association of Westphalia-Lippe. The Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains from Siemens Mobility will be deployed on the routes of the Northern Westphalia Network (NNW) starting in December 2029. Leasing model The financing and provision of the vehicles will be carried out via an innovative leasing model by Rock Rail NnW. This order claims to be the largest modernisation step for regional passenger rail transport in the region…

Murata launches state-of-the-art RFID Innovation Hub

January 12, 2026January 7, 2026 RAA

Murata ID Solutions unveils its newly inaugurated “RFID Experience & Innovation Hub” in Parma, Italy, an advanced laboratory dedicated to IoT (Internet of Things) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. This cutting-edge environment, housing dedicated spaces for information, dissemination, demonstrations, testing, workshops and vital research activities, enhances Murata’s pioneering role and industry-shaping initiatives in the RFID space. Equipped with RFID technology and real-world application scenarios, the establishment of the new hub enhances the value proposition for Murata’s customers and partners, providing them with a premium environment for co-innovation, product validation,…

Nordic Semiconductor and OQ Technology demonstrate direct NTN LEO satellite connectivity

January 9, 2026January 7, 2026 RAA

Nordic Semiconductor, a global contributor in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, has announced a new step for non-terrestrial network (NTN) IoT – a successful end-to-end NB-IoT connectivity and data transmission from the low power nRF9151 cellular IoT module directly to OQ Technology’s LEO satellite constellation. Mass-market cellular IoT modules enable global NTN coverage The commercially available nRF9151 module runs Nordic’s standard cellular IoT software stack, connected over OQ Technology’s fully integrated 3GPP-compliant NTN NB-IoT RAN and 5G core network. This marks a further proof point that a compact, low-power, mass-market cellular…

Port of Tyne reports operational gains with 5G network

January 8, 2026January 7, 2026 RAA

Port of Tyne in northeast England, which is one of the UK’s key deep-sea gateways, is reporting it has made significant operational gains after adopting an Ericsson Private 5G network for several years. With Ericsson Private 5G in place, the port said it has been able to run mobility-led and safety-focused applications with greater confidence in performance. Consistent connectivity for real-time applications The network, which uses BT spectrum and Ericsson’s on-site core and radio infrastructure, has supported daily operations by providing consistent connectivity for real-time applications across a complex site…

New vulnerability found in internet-connected building automation devices

August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 RAA

Critical internet-connected smart building devices used in many commercial and industrial properties, have been found to be vulnerable to a new malicious attack. This is according to a report from cybersecurity researcher Bertin Bervis. The vulnerability exploits the properties in the building automation protocol (Bacnet) which enables technicians and engineers performing monitoring, setup changes and remote control of a wide range of key smart systems that impact temperature control, and other monitoring systems. Bervis analysed several building automation devices with built-in web applications for remote monitoring and control. They were…