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Rapidtek launches Black Kite-1 with TASA to advance LEO IoT constellation

February 4, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Rapidtek Technologies (Rapidtek), headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specialises in space communication modules and phased-array antenna technologies. Rapidtek (6980) has announced that the 8U IoT CubeSat Black Kite-1, commissioned by the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) and developed with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), reached orbit aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-15 mission. The launch occurred at 2:44 a.m. Taiwan time on November 29 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a U.S. West Coast launch site. This successful orbital insertion officially initiates Rapidtek’s LEO satellite constellation deployment plan. (Note: TASA…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Digi aligns with Simetric to deliver validated eSIM control and distributed IoT visibility

January 2, 2026December 11, 2025 Editorial staff

Digi International, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, has aligned with Simetric to bring validated eSIM orchestration and lifecycle control to its connected-device portfolio — empowering customers to manage distributed IoT environments with greater precision, security and flexibility. As enterprises expand globally, they face growing complexity in managing devices, data and connectivity across carriers. Digi continues to lead the shift toward distributed networking, where visibility, governance and control are unified across operations. eSIM is central to this transformation, enabling true carrier choice and remote…

Nordic-powered rapid prototyping platform enables indoor air quality monitoring applications

December 31, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

Denver, CO-based technology company, Sensor Maestros, has released a rapid prototyping platform designed for indoor air quality monitoring, wireless sensor data-logging, and other IoT applications employing Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity. The ‘smSENSR-LOGR’ platform has standardised pluggable slots (smBlocks) for plugging-in different I2C, SPI, RF, USB-UART and power management devices. The smBlocks all have standardised pinouts which allow a user to rapidly build a wireless sensor system utilising small form-factor breakout boards. smSENSR-LOGR is Arduino Rev 3-compatible and was designed in particular to mate with Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 DK (development kit)…

ETRI completes first real-world verification of maritime IoT communications network

December 17, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

Korean researchers have verified the world’s first real-world maritime Internet of Things (MIoT) communication network, which collects marine data by installing sensors and communication devices on ships, ports and marine facilities and can be used for safety management and environmental monitoring. Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has announced that it has built an MIoT communication network in the waters of the West and South Seas, realising a communication distance of up to 35km and simultaneous connection of 30 devices. This achievement is significant as it marks the first time…

Why satellite connectivity still is the answer for truly global, mobile connectivity

December 12, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

Vehicles and containers all need to be able to communicate so they can share and receive an increasing array of important data. This extends from comparatively simple use cases such as regular location updates so arrival times can be projected to more complex data such as confirmation that the cold chain for fresh produce has not been interrupted. The next step will be greater automation with degrees of autonomous vehicles already being deployed. All of this relies on secure, low-latency, uninterrupted access to connectivity as objects move through the world.…

Satellite functionality supports the smart farms of the future

December 8, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

Smart agriculture operations are benefitting significantly from the availability of satellite communications to underpin everything from crop monitoring to remote asset tracking and even automation of machines. Farms, by their nature, cover large areas and are often far from population centres. Therefore, cellular coverage can be patchy and fixed fibre infrastructure non-existent. Satellite increasingly provides a viable alternative bringing high capacity, low latency networks to the industry, enabling a greater number of use cases than ever before. Traditionally, satellite communications may have been perceived to be too costly for all…

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…

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…

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…

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,…