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5G RedCap set to dominate cellular IoT growth

Ryan Daws — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:00:26 +0000

Cellular IoT is set for robust growth over the next decade, with 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) becoming the dominant connectivity technology for low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs). According to ReTHINK Research, the 5G RedCap standard and extended variants (RedCap and eRedCap) will account for almost one third (30.17%) of all cellular IoT connections by 2030. The... Read more »

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Vodafone, Ericsson and Qualcomm achieve first RedCap RAN data sessions

Ryan Daws — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:10:51 +0000

Vodafone, Ericsson, and Qualcomm have demonstrated a new 5G technology optimised for connecting IoT devices in a simpler, more efficient way. In trials on September 21 using Vodafone’s live 5G test network CREATE in Spain, the companies achieved the first data sessions leveraging Reduced Capability (RedCap) RAN. Unlike 5G smartphones, RedCap provides basic connectivity tailored... Read more »

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Eclipse Foundation’s Sparkplug IIoT spec becomes ISO standard

Ryan Daws — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:48:45 +0000

The Eclipse Foundation announced Tuesday that its Sparkplug specification for industrial IoT (IIoT) connectivity has been published as an ISO/IEC international standard, a move that should accelerate its adoption. Sparkplug, which enables different industrial systems to seamlessly share data, is now known as ISO/IEC 20237. It passed through the ISO fast-track process for standards developed... Read more »

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SESIP embraced as European IoT security evaluation standard

Ryan Daws — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:02:19 +0000

GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) has been embraced as the foundation for a European Standard (EN). This milestone decision aims to streamline the IoT ecosystem’s approach to regulatory challenges and facilitate a comprehensive understanding, deployment, and explanation of security measures. “This is all about raising the bar for IoT security,” commented Eve... Read more »

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Matter 1.2 supports new device types alongside other enhancements

Ryan Daws — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:21:16 +0000

The Connectivity Standards Alliance has announced the release of Matter 1.2, the second update to the Matter standard. Matter 1.2 – now available for device manufacturers and platforms – brings a slew of enhancements, including nine new device types, core specification improvements, and robust certification and testing tools. New device types Matter 1.2 introduces support... Read more »

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Nokia, BT and MediaTek partner on RedCap trials

Ryan Daws — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:21:37 +0000

Nokia, BT, and MediaTek have successfully concluded trials of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology. The trials, conducted at BT Group’s Adastral Park site, are a step forward in simplifying and advancing connectivity for IoT devices. RedCap was introduced in 3GPP Release 17 and addresses a critical challenge faced by IoT devices – the complexity and... Read more »

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IoT Tech Expo: The role of satellites in enabling a global IoT

Ryan Daws — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:53:08 +0000

Amine El Ammari, VP of Global Business Development at Thuraya, presented an informative session at IoT Tech Expo Europe on how satellites enable truly global connectivity. Thuraya is a leading player in the satellite industry, ranking among the top 10 operators worldwide. The company provides satellite services spanning the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Australia and... Read more »

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Beecham: LoRaWAN surpasses rivals in IoT connectivity

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:54:25 +0000

A report from analyst firm Beecham Research, a specialist in the IoT market, highlights the success of LoRaWAN. LoRaWAN has surpassed its competitors by a considerable margin, with shipments of LoRa chipsets outpacing others by more than two to one. In fact, the report boldly declares: “LoRaWAN is already the leading low-power wide area network... Read more »

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Signify illuminates when Philips Hue will finally support Matter

Ryan Daws — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:20:51 +0000

Philips Hue maker Signify announced during the IFA tech show that compatibility with the Matter smart home standard will rollout this month. The significance of this update cannot be overstated. Smart home owners have long grappled with the compatibility issues that arise when their devices cannot communicate effectively with each other. Matter, introduced in the... Read more »

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Kaleido Intelligence forecasts eSIM adoption surge for IoT

Ryan Daws — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:37:22 +0000

A report by Kaleido Intelligence projects a surge in the adoption of embedded SIM (eSIM) technology for IoT applications. The study predicts that over 1.4 billion eSIMs will be shipped by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 21 percent between 2023 and 2028. Over 1.4 billion eSIMs (including eUICC and iUICC form factors)... Read more »

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