Transport & Telematics | IOT NETWORK NEWS

Marti and Tensor partner to deploy autonomous vehicles in Türkiye

July 27, 2026July 22, 2026 RAA

Marti Technologies, one of Türkiye’s mobility super app, and Tensor, a pioneer in personal autonomous vehicles, has announced a multi-year partnership to purchase and deploy Tensor autonomous vehicles (AVs) on Marti’s mobility platform in cities across Türkiye. Marti currently offers ride-hailing services in 20 cities across Türkiye representing approximately 80% of the country’s GDP, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Kocaeli, Bursa, Antalya, Konya, Adana, Mersin, Gaziantep, Tekirdağ, Manisa, Kayseri, Muğla, Sakarya, Samsun, Eskişehir, Denizli, Aydın and Yalova. Following launch, Marti platform consumers will be able to hail Tensor autonomous vehicles directly…

Telefónica Deutschland and Crout launch Resilient Connectivity Solution

July 23, 2026July 22, 2026 RAA

When monitoring cold chains, securing cash transports, transmitting vital data, or activating backup systems, the connection must never be interrupted. Telecommunications provider Telefónica Deutschland has gained a new partner for the Internet of Things in the German company Crout. Together, the companies are now launching the “2CoreSIM” on the market: an IoT solution that combines two independent network profiles on a single SIM card and automatically switches to the alternative connection in the event of disruptions. “Digital processes are becoming increasingly business-critical for companies. Anyone who monitors the flow of goods,…

KeySIM joins LINX to strengthen IoT SIM infrastructure

June 30, 2026June 15, 2026 Editorial staff

UK multi-network IoT SIM provider KeySIM has announced its membership of the London Internet Exchange (LINX), strengthening the company’s continued investment into carrier-grade infrastructure and resilient IoT connectivity services. LINX is one of the world’s largest Internet Exchange Points, enabling networks to interconnect directly in order to improve performance, reduce latency and strengthen resilience across internet-connected services. KeySIM have joined Manchester, LON1 and LON2. KeySIM says the move will help further optimise the performance of its growing IoT connectivity platform as demand increases for reliable, high-performance communications infrastructure. The company…

LoRa Alliance unveils 3-year roadmap for scaling LoRaWAN globally

June 23, 2026June 15, 2026 Editorial staff

The LoRa Alliance, the open, non-profit organisation defining, evolving and promoting the LoRaWAN Standard, has announced its technical roadmap outlining near-term plans for how it will support new LoRaWAN application integrations, extensions and other enhancements. With the highest accessibility, most robust ecosystem, and widest global adoption of any LPWAN technology, LoRaWAN has quickly become a fourth pillar of wireless connectivity, complementing cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The LoRa Alliance’s technical roadmap is designed to use these strengths and build upon them with the latest specifications that will accelerate new application domain…

Trusted Connectivity Alliance publishes first methodologies to assess SIM and eSIM environmental impact

May 20, 2026May 15, 2026 Editorial staff

Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) has published the first common lifecycle assessment methodologies to provide a consistent and reliable approach for determining the environmental impact of SIM and eSIM products. This will increase trust, transparency and informed decision-making by ensuring that environmental claims are supported by credible and objective methodologies that have been collectively developed and backed by industry players. To enable mobile operators, connectivity providers and device manufacturers to realise ambitious sustainability goals and meet climate commitments, SIM and eSIM providers are innovating to deliver more eco-friendly products. Yet there…

LoRaWAN enters its next growth phase

March 20, 2026March 2, 2026 RAA

The LoRa Alliance, the global association behind the open LoRaWAN standard for low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced the release of its 2025 End of Year Report. The report highlights a defining year in which LoRaWAN moved into its next growth phase, scaling from widespread adoption to becoming a foundational connectivity layer for Massive IoT across utilities, cities, buildings, industry, agriculture and critical infrastructure worldwide. Key trends identified in the report include: LoRaWAN reached 125 Million deployed devices globally, achieving a 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), underscoring accelerating adoption and long-term market momentum. Large-scale deployments continue to…

Washington Metro boosts hybrid and electric bus fleet

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 RAA

The buses will replace end-of-life vehicles and provide passengers with a modernised experience as well as deliver on Metro’s Strategic Transformation Plan. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has ordered 75 Xcelsior hybrid-electric 40-feet transit buses and 25 Xcelsior Charge NG battery-electric 40-foot transit buses from New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of NFI Group. The purchase will be supported by federal, state, and local funding as well as funds awarded through the Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission grant programme. Modernising passenger experience The new buses will replace…

Hawaii DoT deploys Blyncsy for roadway monitoring and safety

January 30, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Hawaii Department of Transportation (Hawaii DoT) is deploying Bentley Systems’ Blyncsy solution in its Eyes on the Road programme, in collaboration with The University of Hawaii to enhance roadway safety statewide. The Eyes on the Road project provides 1,000 free high-resolution dash cameras to Hawaii residents to install in their vehicles, to improve roadway conditions and keep the roads safe. Crowd-sourced imagery The cameras record video automatically as residents drive normally each day. The collected crowd-sourced imagery captures road safety issues such as guardrail damage, vegetation encroachment, debris on the…

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…

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…

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…

Plymouth mobility hub earns shared transport gold standard

December 26, 2025November 25, 2025 Editorial staff

The UK city of Plymouth has earned gold standard accreditation for its mobility hub from the shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK). The Connect Plymouth Hub on Mayflower Street makes it easier for people to travel sustainable, incorporating its own fleet of e-bikes, an electric car club vehicle, and an accompanying set of rapid EV charging stations. The facility is also served by a bus stop carrying real-time travel information, while the city’s coach station is only 50 metres away, allowing for easy onward travel. Rise of mobility hubs…

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,…

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…