IOT NETWORK NEWS

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…

Innoviz and Nvidia partner to power smart infrastructure

February 3, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Lidar solutions supplier Innoviz Technologies and tech company Nvidia are teaming to address a major barrier to smart infrastructure and enabling the deployment of more sensors faster and in more locations in cities. The companies made the announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, taking place from 6-9 January in Las Vegas. Wireless deployment of lidar InnovizSMARTer LiDAR will be integrated with Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano to deliver a complete far edge solution for real-time 3D perception. The integration will enable wireless deployment of lidar sensors in bandwidth-constrained environments…

Sisvel launches fund to help SMEs license cellular IoT patents

February 2, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Sisvel has launched a new fund that will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) become licensed under its Cellular IoT pool at low or even no cost. The initiative is designed to enable SMEs to enter the market with licensed products in a way that reduces their IP risk while minimising their monetary exposure. Under the initiative, SME companies that agree to take a Sisvel Cellular IoT licence will pay no royalties on their first 2,000 units sold during the initial two years of the licence. Instead, Sisvel will pay…

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…

LoRa Alliance reports 125 Million LoRaWAN end devices deployed globally

January 29, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), has announced that its members have surpassed 125 million global deployments of LoRaWAN end devices. This marks a significant step, underscoring the rapid and sustained adoption of the leading LPWAN standard. With a 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across its ecosystem, LoRaWAN has proven its maturity and scalability as it enters this exponential growth phase. Additionally, the Alliance noted that when factoring in the largest networks with…

EV Mega Hub to launch between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

January 28, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

UAE mobility and convenience retailer Adnoc Distribution is launching a superfast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub and unveiled its roadmap to electrify the UAE highway network by the end of 2027. The announcement coincides with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (11-13 January), which is convening global leaders in Abu Dhabi to discuss the future of sustainable energy and infrastructure. Sustainable energy solutions This launch reflects Adnoc’s broader commitment to shaping sustainable energy solutions, using intelligence and innovation to maximise positive impact, today and in the future. Located at Saih Shuaib on…

EMQ and Volt Active Data partner to deliver real-time intelligence for industrial and edge IoT

January 27, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

EMQ, a global contributor in MQTT messaging and IoT connectivity, has announced a partnership with Volt Active Data, the real-time data platform trusted for mission-critical decisioning. Together, the companies are delivering a unified solution that helps enterprises move from device signal to intelligent action in as few as 10 milliseconds. The combined solution brings together EMQ’s high-performance MQTT platform and Volt’s in-memory data engine to support automation across industrial, energy and edge environments. Customers can collect, process and act on live IoT data with lower latency, reliability and operational simplicity.…

Industrial park deploys cognitive digital twin

January 26, 2026January 18, 2026 RAA

Great Plains Industrial Park (GPIP) and Kansas Proving Grounds (KPG) in Southeast Kansas is deploying digital twin technology to transform itself from a traditional industrial park into a fully instrumented, AI-enabled innovation ecosystem. It is collaborating with intelligent infrastructure and AI-enabled urban operating systems specialist Smart City Labs (SCL) and its partner Resilience Studios (RS) to establish a global model. Intelligent campus Great Plains Industrial Park and the Kansas Proving Grounds provide large-scale, flexible environments located directly on the Union Pacific main line, designed to support advanced industry, testing, and…

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…

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