Category: IOT

A new buzz around telecoms was visible at this year’s MWC Barcelona as mobile operators relish AI workloads, low latency use cases that demand 5G performance and the promise of new profits and partnerships. IoT connectivity is a big part of the enthusiasm but operators haven’t kept up with the demands of the market and others have innovated to fill the gaps and deliver simple, global cellular IoT connectivity, writes George Malim. IoT Now set the tone in our MWC issue with our cover story on how Eseye and AT&T…

MultiTech, a global provider of Industrial IoT hardware and services, has announced the launch of its next-generation DWS/ATH LoRaWAN Door, Window, Temperature and Humidity sensor, designed to help facility operators reduce energy waste, improve occupant comfort, strengthen security and maintain compliance across a wide range of commercial environments. The new MultiTech DWS/ATH combines open/close state detection with precise environmental monitoring to deliver actionable insights that automatically trigger HVAC adjustments, alert teams to temperature deviations, and notify operators of unauthorised access — all via low-power, long-range LoRaWAN connectivity for simplified and…

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…

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…

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…

Lamarr.AI, in partnership with Michigan Central and Newlab, has launched a drone inspection pilot to identify opportunities for improved municipal building operations and energy efficiency in City of Detroit buildings. Supported by the State of Michigan’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Action Fund, this initiative utilises Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR), a real-world testing ground created for next-generation drone operations at Michigan Central. Energy-saving improvements The data, including thermal imaging and building analytics for selected City-owned facilities, will be provided to the City of Detroit to support efforts in identifying energy-saving improvements…

KDDI-owned virtual network operator (MVNO) Soracom is working with vehicle and mobility manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation to commercialize electric wheelchair technology in industrial robots. The pair have a proof-of-concept (PoC), they say, that combines Soracom’s IoT airtime with autonomous driving and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in a new family of industrial robots for logistics, manufacturing, construction, and other disciplines. Other partner technologies are also being deployed, said a press note. Suzuki has developed a new “versatile” micro e-mobility platform that uses its mobility technology in electric wheelchairs, developed over a…

Urban air mobility (UAM) company Volocopter and passenger flight services company Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services have signed an agreement to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTol) aircraft services to France. The services are set to begin in Paris, where European and French authorities have an established and approved network of eVTol flight routes and infrastructure. VoloCity eVol aircraft This long-term agreement covers the initial delivery of two VoloCity eVol aircraft after it is certified under the European Union Aviation Safety Authority (EASA). In addition, Volocopter will contribute its expertise…

Europe’s transport networks are designed for a narrow demographic: typically, men aged 25 to 45, who work traditional 9-to-5 jobs, have no care responsibilities, and speak the local language, reveals a report. EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has released its latest report, Better Mobility Trend report, in collaboration with Impact Hub Vienna and Point&. Future of mobility The study is based on insights from over 300 startups and 100 industry and academic experts across Europe…

South Korean helicopter operator Moviation has pre-ordered 20 30-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTol) aircraft from UK-based developer Sora Aviation. Moviation currently operates Jamsil Heliport, a hub for air mobility in Seoul, making it an ideal launch point for future S-1 operations in Seoul. Urban air mobility The two organisations have also signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore the deployment of the S-1 aircraft in South Korea, beginning with three key routes:​ Jamsil Heliport to Incheon Airport Yeouido financial district to Incheon Airport Jamsil Heliport to Sejong…