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Link Labs has partnered with Hubble Network to extend its AirFinder Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags beyond the confines of a managed facility. The integration lets existing BLE tags report location and sensor data through Hubble’s 90‑million‑gateway terrestrial network, delivering a single view of assets in transit. By avoiding GPS or cellular radios, the solution keeps tag costs low while adding wide‑area visibility for logistics, construction and field‑service operations. The capability is available to AirFinder customers immediately, bridging the traditional on‑site/off‑site tracking gap.
Telit Cinterion has unveiled two 5G NR Release 18 sub‑6 modules, the FE990D50 and FE990D60, plus a rail‑specific FE990D60‑FR variant that adds FRMCS band support. The modules feature eight‑receive antenna capability, LTE Category 20 fallback, a 2.2 GHz quad‑core Cortex‑A55 processor and native...
Satellite IoT uses orbiting satellites to connect devices where terrestrial networks cannot reach, turning remote oceans, deserts and polar regions into data‑rich zones. The rise of low‑Earth‑orbit mega‑constellations has slashed launch and operating costs, making satellite connectivity viable for logistics,...
3GPP Release 17 introduced 5G RedCap, a reduced‑capability NR class aimed at mid‑tier IoT. By limiting bandwidth to 20 MHz, halving antenna count and using half‑duplex, RedCap modems cost 20‑40 % less and draw less power than full‑scale 5G. The specification opens 5G...
Blackline Safety announced that its G8 wearable is now shipping, offering an all‑in‑one solution that merges multi‑gas detection, lone‑worker monitoring, and two‑way radio communication. The device runs on Blackline’s unified connected safety platform, delivering real‑time visibility into worker status and...
Nordic Semiconductor introduced a lifetime, flat‑rate firmware‑over‑the‑air (FOTA) and device‑management license within its nRF Cloud platform to help IoT makers meet the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements. The CRA, effective in 2027, mandates continuous security updates and auditability for...
Quectel Wireless Solutions announced that its IoT module portfolio is already aligned with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) ahead of the September 11 2026 deadline. The company relies on a four‑year partnership with Finite State to deliver independent security testing, software‑bill‑of‑materials...
Quectel has launched the SH603ZA-AP smart module, an application‑processor‑only board built on the RK3576/RK3576J chipset with a 6 TOPS neural‑processing unit. The module bundles a rich set of industrial I/O—including HDMI, camera, USB, PCIe, SATA, CAN and numerous peripheral buses—while supporting...
Fibocom unveiled the MQ771-GL LPWA module at Embedded World 2026, targeting smart pet collars. The module combines Cat‑M and NB‑IoT with a 17.7 × 15.8 mm footprint and power‑saving modes as low as 1 µA, promising battery life extensions from days to months. Fibocom...
1NCE has integrated Netmore’s LoRaWAN services into its 1NCE OS platform via a dedicated Network Server plugin, allowing customers to manage both cellular and LoRaWAN connectivity from a single software stack. The move targets hybrid IoT deployments—such as smart cities,...
Berg Insight reports that smart labels based on cellular, Sigfox or LoRaWAN reached 900,000 shipments in logistics during 2025 and are projected to climb to 29.2 million units by 2030, a 101 % CAGR. The market value is estimated at €21.8 million in...
Telit Cinterion announced two new dual‑band L1+L5 GNSS modules, the ultra‑compact SE873K5‑D and the high‑precision SE869eK5‑DRK. The SE873K5‑D keeps the same 7 × 7 mm footprint as its single‑band predecessor, adding multiconstellation support, DGNSS and power‑optimized variants. The SE869eK5‑DRK, in a 16 × 12.2 mm package,...
Low‑Power Wide‑Area Networks (LPWAN) have become essential for scaling IoT deployments, offering long‑range connectivity while consuming minimal energy. The article outlines the three dominant LPWAN standards—LoRaWAN, NB‑IoT, and LTE‑M—and compares them to traditional Wi‑Fi and cellular solutions. It highlights key...
Blues and Skylo unveiled Notecard for Skylo, a single IoT module that merges NTN satellite, narrowband cellular, and Wi‑Fi connectivity with automatic failover. The device eliminates the need for separate radios and satellite contracts by offering pay‑as‑you‑go satellite usage. It...
Wi‑Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) is being positioned as an ultra‑high‑reliability upgrade rather than a pure speed boost. It adds coordinated multi‑AP scheduling, tighter roaming control and lower tail‑latency to address the worst‑case performance that enterprise IoT teams chase. The standard keeps Wi‑Fi 7’s...
