Plan X3-EU offers low-cost IoT connectivity across Europe for deployments with higher data requirements.

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced a new cellular data plan called Plan X3-EU, designed to provide low-cost coverage across Europe for high data consumption use cases.

Along with market-leading coverage, Plan X3-EU includes access to Soracom’s cloud-native platform services for managing SIMs, reducing data costs, transmitting to public cloud platforms, and accessing deployed devices remotely.

Plan X3-EU offers a range of bundle options to accommodate diverse data consumption requirements. Starting from an annual fee of €4.50, customers can access 25MB of data transmission per SIM per month, with subsequent monthly charges of €0.38 after the first year. Additional options include 100MB, 500MB, 1GB, and 3GB plans, each offering competitive pricing structures designed to scale with evolving IoT needs.

Whilst there is no limit to the IoT use cases that will benefit from Soracom’s new Plan X3-EU, higher data and bandwidth are especially relevant in deployments where large telemetry data sets are sent to the cloud, major firmware updates are carried out over the air, devices transmit image and video data, substantial data points are needed for AI training, and gateways and routers are used to backhaul aggregated device data.

“We know that data costs can escalate dramatically as IoT deployments scale,” said Ken Otsuki, Director of Business Development and Head of Carrier Relations at Soracom.

“By delivering what we believe are some of the best IoT connectivity rates in Europe for high data use cases, Plan X3-EU accelerates IoT projects and supports success at scale”.

Plan X3-EU also includes bundled access to innovative platform services designed to solve common challenges in IoT. Customers can further reduce data costs with Soracom’s innovative protocol conversion, transmit data directly to cloud functions, manage IoT devices remotely, and apply advanced security features.

In a region known for intense competition across a bewildering assortment of providers and plans, Soracom’s Plan X3-EU offers a simple, affordable solution for M2M devices and sensors. For customers ready to stop worrying about connectivity and get back to building, Plan X3-EU brings market-leading value together with reliable connectivity across Europe covering LTE-M, 4G, and NB-IoT where available.

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Experience the future of IoT and industrial innovation with SECO’s latest solutions and partnerships at Booth 230.

SECO announced its participation at embedded world China 2024, the premier exhibition for embedded systems technologies, from 12 to 14 June at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre.

As a leading provider of end-to-end technological solutions, SECO is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the digitalization of industrial products and processes. This year, SECO will showcase its latest collaborations and cutting-edge products at Booth 230, featuring standout innovations.

At SECO’s booth, visitors can discover SECO’s latest Computer-on-Module solutions, boasting next-generation processor technologies across x86 and Arm® architectures, such as the SOM-SMARC-Genio700. This advanced SMARC module, developed in strategic partnership with MediaTek, leverage the powerful Genio family of System-on-Chips (SoCs) to deliver unmatched performance, energy efficiency, and broad connectivity options suited for diverse IoT applications. More powerful Computer-on-Modules will also be featured at the SECO booth, such as the COM Express® SOM-COMe-BT6-RPL-P equipped with 13th Gen Intel® Core processors (Raptor Lake U/P/H series) and Intel® Processor U300E. In addition, SECO will also present modules with their own small form factor, particularly suitable for handheld devices, such as the SOM-Trizeps-VIII-MX8M-Plus or SOM-Myon-II-MX8M-Mini.

Single-board computers (SBC) will also be on display at the booth, such as the SBC-3.5-RK3568. This 3.5” form-factor Single Board Computer features the Rockchip RK3568 processor, optimized for lightweight AI and IoT applications. It offers robust connectivity, multiple display support, and extensive peripheral interfaces for enhanced functionality and accelerated development.

In addition to its advanced modules and SBCs, SECO will display a selection of fanless embedded computers ideal for IIoT applications. Featured products include the Titan 300 TGL-UP3 AI, an edge AI solution leveraging the power of the 11th Gen Intel® Core and Celeron® SoCs integrated with Axelera AI’s Metis AIPU, delivering up to 120 TOPS.

To demonstrate the possibilities of AI in combination with fanless PC power, SECO presents an AI-based demo using the Palladio 500 RPL, which can detect people, recognize objects, and perform analyses in real time.

Another integral component of SECO’s exhibition is the scalable Modular Vision HMI family. These new off-the-shelf solutions, based on x86 and Arm® architectures, come with screen sizes ranging from 7 to 15 inches and up to 4K resolution. This versatile platform facilitates application-specific customizations, enabling users to tailor processor performance to meet evolving demands.

Visitors to booth 230 will also be introduced to Clea and StudioX, pivotal elements of SECO’s IoT and AI solutions portfolio. Clea, an open-source, modular software suite natively integrated into all SECO hardware, streamlines IoT implementations by enabling real-time management, analytics, and predictive maintenance. It facilitates secure remote software updates and the deployment of intelligent applications. Built on generative AI, StudioX offers businesses a way to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and deploy innovative revenue-generating services through their own AI-powered support services.

At the SECO booth, various application demos will showcase Clea and StudioX in action, highlighting the power and simplicity of data orchestration and AI across diverse use cases.

Join SECO in Shanghai to explore how its innovative solutions can accelerate digital transformation and enhance competitive edge in the dynamic world of embedded technology and IoT.

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Kinéis and Semtech make satellite connectivity more accessible for the Internet of Things (IoT) by reusing standard terrestrial solutions.

This complementarity will provide global coverage to millions of users in a simple and direct manner.

Kinéis spatial connectivity easily integrated into Semtech chips

Kinéis and Semtech are proud to announce this strategic collaboration that integrates satellite and terrestrial IoT into a single electronic chip. Kinéis is a French satellite operator and global connectivity provider for the Internet of Things (IoT), offering near real-time data transmission to end-users with low bandwidth (small messages) and very low power consumption. Semtech is a global provider of high-performance semiconductors, IoT LoRa® and cellular systems, and high-quality connectivity and cloud services.

Thanks to this collaboration, users of Semtech LoRa Edge chips (including LR1110 and LR1120) can now have global IoT connectivity by leveraging Kinéis satellite connectivity in addition to terrestrial LoRaWAN® connectivity, without adding additional electronic modules. This Kinéis-Semtech collaboration paves a simple way to implement hybrid terrestrial-satellite devices supporting multiple standard connectivity protocols.

Specifically, with Semtech LR1110 chips, a user of terrestrial LoRaWAN IoT connectivity can enhance the functionalities of their applications to:

• Receive data via terrestrial LoRaWAN connectivity when available,
• Receive data via Kinéis satellite IoT connectivity elsewhere,
• Receive complementary location data to GNSS information.

To enable partners using terrestrial IoT to access spatial connectivity, Kinéis provides them with a reference design, a guide to create an equivalent radio module.

On the occasion of the announcement of this close collaboration between Kinéis and Semtech, Alexandre Tisserant, President of Kinéis, stated: “This strategic collaboration meets market demand to combine the best available terrestrial and satellite networks, offering our customers continuous and absolutely global service, operating simply and transparently. The ability to use Kinéis technology on already available and widespread electronic components like those of Semtech illustrates the interest in rapid dissemination of satellite IoT applications.”

The Kinéis-Semtech offering highly anticipated by the IoT ecosystem

Kinéis is a key player in the satellite IoT market with sustainability sought by its customers. Only four years after its historic fundraising of 100 million euros, the Toulouse-based company will deploy, starting summer 2024, its constellation of 25 nanosatellites, the first European constellation dedicated to IoT.

The Kinéis-Semtech offer meets the expectations of IoT solution users. Among them, Beepings, as a pilot partner, welcomes this close collaboration between Kinéis and Semtech. Since 2017, Beepings has been developing autonomous tracking solutions with very long autonomy using the most innovative technologies, both in Indoor/Outdoor geolocation and data transmission for various external sensors.

Its President, Pierre Fourmestraux, speaks about this complementarity between terrestrial IoT and spatial IoT:

“The Kinéis-Semtech partnership simplifies access to satellite IoT and also reduces the cost of solutions thanks to the LR1110 chip. Beepings is already in the pre-industrialization phase of its first solutions based on Kinéis spatial connectivity and is able to consider very promising new application fields.”

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Next-generation IoT enabler – Myriota FlexSense – offers a fast and low-risk path to empower Solution Providers and OEMs to develop sensing solutions, validate real world value and streamline their pathway to market

Myriota, the global telco for field generated intelligence, has announced the launch of Myriota FlexSense, the fastest deploy-ready hardware platform for developers seeking to build capable sensor based solutions.

The device is designed with advanced Bluetooth Low Energy and multi-sensor capabilities and is enabled by Myriota’s low-power satellite connectivity. With capacity for four AA batteries, FlexSense can be configured to last in excess of ten years.

An industry-first, FlexSense enables solution providers and OEMs to develop and deliver tracking and sensing IoT solutions within months, not years. Taking minutes to deploy from unboxing to installation, FlexSense offers a code-free experience for a host of applications, including location monitoring and humidity, pressure, temperature and vibration sensing.

FlexSense provides critical connectivity for remote tracking and sensing data wherever it’s needed. With this solution, Myriota enables partners to significantly reduce development costs and complexity, and accelerate market entry. The device features a highly rugged and resilient IP67-rated, UV-resistant enclosure, operational from -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to 158°F), and comes with a preinstalled 3m cable equipped with versatile sensor interfaces including analogue, digital, serial, and I2C. Perfect for rigorous real world field trials.

Ben Cade, CEO, commented:

“With FlexSense we redefine the IoT landscape, making it easier than ever before for developers to design and deploy IoT solutions that work anywhere. The technology works seamlessly with a variety of sensors, meaning our partners can rapidly customise the hardware to meet their unique specifications across a wide range of use cases.”

“Our technology is trusted by Solutions Providers and OEMs looking to bring best-in-class IoT solutions to sectors including agriculture, water, and transport & logistics, as well as a whole host of environmental applications. Our global reach is testament to the trust our customers have in the reliability of our hardware and services, and our ability to provide them with a competitive edge in an ever-changing global market.”

The technology, which is now being rolled out globally, has been rigorously tested ahead of launch. This includes Denmark-headquartered Grundfos, the global pump and water solutions company, which is using Myriota FlexSense ready-to-deploy hardware to deliver a robust pump and tank monitoring system.

Tom Drew, Global Business Development Manager, Solar, Grundfos commented: “Myriota is an indispensable partner for our business, enabling us to deliver our energy and water solutions for a wide range of use cases across the globe. Their low-power connectivity enables our customers to optimise operations over huge distances, reduce energy consumption, and maximise sustainability, while also ensuring faster response times to issues such as water leaks.”

As OEMs’ sales volumes increase, they can easily switch from FlexSense to fully-customised solutions built using the Myriota Module. This gives OEMs a quick and low-risk route to building solutions that meet precise economic and form factor requirements.

FlexSense is the latest partner enabling solution from Australian headquartered Myriota. The company achieved 300% growth in deployed devices in FY2023, and is rapidly scaling deployments across APAC, USA, EMEA, and LATAM.

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First-of-its-kind module supports both public and private utilities networks.

Sequans Communications, S.A., leader in 4G/5G cellular IoT chips and modules, announced that its Cassiopeia CA410 module has achieved certification from regulatory agencies PTCRB and GCF, and has undergone successful field testing with one of the largest electricity providers in California.

The Cassiopeia CA410 module was designed in collaboration with Anterix, the nation’s largest holder of 900 MHz spectrum (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The Cassiopeia CA410 module provides utilities with combined support for 900 MHz, CBRS, and public MNO bands in a single solution, allowing utilities to operate private LTE networks and seamlessly connect to public networks, enabling utilities to provide secure, reliable and continuous service. The field testing proved the ability of the CA410 to transmit on the private LTE bands, Anterix band 106 and CBRS band 48, with mobility, reliable handover, and instant failover, with no interruption in service.

“The Sequans’ CA410 module is purpose-built for utilities and now it is ready for prime time,” said Steve Ryan, Vice President, Ecosystem and Partnerships, Anterix. “Successful field testing demonstrates the power of the Anterix Active Ecosystem in bringing together industry leading innovators like 4RF, GE Vernova, RAD, and Sequans to develop solutions for utilities that enhance the value of their private wireless broadband network investments.”

“In developing the Cassiopeia CA410 module, we leveraged our years of experience working with USA mobile network operators and utility companies,” said Olivier Pauzet, EVP, Marketing and Strategy, Sequans.

“Now fully certified, field tested, and in mass production, the CA410 is ready to take its place as a key component in smart meters, gateways, and routers in utility AMI/DA applications, with the required flexibility, reliability, and security.”

The Cassiopeia CA410 module delivers LTE Cat 4 throughput and is available in two form factors: LCC, a small surface mount form factor that enables easy mounting into small and thin devices; or M.2, a standard form factor that enables immediate integration into devices with M.2 sockets.

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Breaking down the complexities of LoRaWAN development to reduce time-to-market for IoT projects and lower total cost of ownership.

Arrow Electronics has announced an EMEA distribution agreement with The Things Industries, a full-service LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) solutions provider.

Building on the synergies between The Things Industries’ LoRaWAN network server, The Things Stack Cloud, and Arrow’s suite of related products, the collaboration will help reduce the total cost of ownership for LoRaWAN projects.

Through the agreement, Arrow will provide all three essential elements for a successful LoRaWAN project – components, LoRaWAN connectivity, and engineering services – from a single source. This integrated approach offers customers significant advantages, including cost savings, time efficiency, simplified procurement, and efficient support.

Vitali Damasevich, director engineering – Eastern Europe & ESC EMEA, Arrow Electronics, said: “Customers can accelerate and streamline their LoRaWAN-enabled product development by pairing Arrow’s high level of support, from design, development and production and The Things Industries secure cloud provisioning.”

As a well-established LoRaWAN connectivity and services provider, The Things Industries assumes a leading role in the global LoRaWAN ecosystem. With a global installed base of over 50,000 gateways, 1.5 million connected devices and 500 enterprise customers, the company’s mission is to break down the complexities of LoRaWAN development, allowing for integration and interoperability across the supply chain and lower the total cost of ownership. The company envisions a platform for anyone who wants to become a LoRaWAN expert and build competitive LoRaWAN solutions.

Wienke Giezeman, CEO, The Things Industries, said:

“Our LoRaWAN solution, The Things Stack Cloud, along with Arrow’s IoT hardware and software expertise, will help companies save significantly on upfront development and ongoing IoT operational costs, as well as reduce time-to-market.”

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To avoid fallout from internet connectivity outages, here’s what you need to do.

Our world today is defined by digital dependence and constant connectivity, and enterprises face many challenges, including cyber threats and infrastructure vulnerabilities. Robust network resilience has never been more crucial. As a cellular connectivity provider at the forefront of mobile and IoT connectivity, we understand the importance of safeguarding against disruptions, and our solutions are geared for this. Here’s how.

Resilience refers to a network’s ability to detect, respond to, recover from, and adapt to faults and challenges to normal operation without downtime or functionality loss. It is crucial for success and longevity.

David Farquharson, founder and CEO of iONLINE Connected Networks, an enterprise private LTE/5G provider supplying IoT connectivity solutions globally, likens a lack of network resilience to trying to drive a car without fuel: it simply won’t move and is a risky game to play.

He says: “Clients are looking to grow, expand, and scale their businesses and without network resilience, their operations can come to a complete standstill. This impacts not only the availability of their products but also their brand reputation and financial performance.”

A resilience plan is essential to mitigate risks, Farquharson adds.

“This is where our role becomes critical. By providing resilient solutions, we prepare our customers for the inevitable challenges, ensuring that, when faced with disruptions, they can continue to operate smoothly.”

Resilience failure in real life

Farquharson exemplifies this with the recent widespread outage experienced by AT&T in the USA, which left thousands of companies without connectivity.

“In the USA, our solution aggregates all three major carriers, enabling multi-carrier resilience on a single SIM. So, when AT&T’s network went down recently, our clients experienced zero downtime. As an example, one of our clients is NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. At the time of this AT&T outage, NOAA was able to continue reporting on weather systems and patterns and provide forecasts and warnings without interruption – crucial information on which a lot of people depend. Without the resilience of our solution, this would not have been the case.”

A similar situation was also seen recently when the subsea cables off the African coast were severed. “Thousands of companies went down when their supporting network was impacted, but iONLINE’s network did not,” Farquharson explains. “Our connectivity solution continued unhindered. Our SIMs can connect to multiple carriers, with multiple breakouts to different links, making our network highly resilient. This allowed us to maintain connectivity for our clients.”

iONLINE recently launched FlexiSIM, its intelligent network switching (eUICC) SIM, in the USA. Offering multi-network resilience, FlexiSIM provides local and global connectivity, always ensuring the best connection, regardless of location. It connects in more than 189 countries, on over 700 carriers.

FlexiSIM: an ideal solution for enterprises

FlexiSIM is a network IoT SIM with tens of thousands of unique connectivity options differentiated by country, carrier, interconnect, breakout, price, and more. While traditional global SIMs break out at a single location, FlexiSIM breaks out locally in-country, decreasing latency and improving performance. It can be remotely updated with new carrier information over the air, controlling in which countries and to which carriers it can connect.

Several international organizations already benefit from FlexiSIM, including NOAA, Fujifilm, AIoTSense, and Fidelity ADT. Fidelity ADT is the largest security services provider to large-scale enterprises in Southern Africa. They use thousands of FlexiSIM SIM cards to run their operations and keep their staff, the public, and the assets in their care safe. This includes critical infrastructure such as airports, government, health and education departments, as well as hospitality venues, casinos, shopping centres, and residential housing estates and their occupants.

Resilience cannot be overlooked

“The recent massive outages in the USA and Africa are a stark reminder of the importance of network resilience,” says Farquharson. “Connectivity is so much more than a service; it’s the lifeline of modern enterprises; fueling operations, empowering innovation and connecting us globally. iONLINE is proud that, amid widespread disruptions, our clients remained not just operational but ahead of the pack, flourishing where others faltered.”

To find out how FlexiSIM can help your business, schedule a free demo with one of our connectivity experts.

You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook, where we share insights, trends, use cases, and industry news every week.

For more information on FlexiSIM or to schedule an interview with a company representative, contact Cory Mabry, Global Marketing & Communications Specialist at iONLINE, at cory@ionlinesp.com.

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Semtech Corporation, a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems, and connectivity service provider, and Console Connect, a leading Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, today jointly announced their collaboration which will expand Semtech’s connectivity coverage across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for its AirVantage® Smart Connectivity service.

Semtech is leveraging Console Connect’s IMSI service and extensive partner roaming network to extend the reach of its AirVantage Smart Connectivity service to more markets and locations across the APAC region.

AirVantage Smart Connectivity service provides customers with a network of the world’s leading cellular service providers, enabling ultimate flexibility by seamlessly switching to the next available network for constant and resilient global connectivity. The multi-profile, multi-network service offers global coverage for deployments of both fixed and mobile applications, overcoming regulatory and roaming restrictions.

Console Connect provides automated IoT connectivity coverage and direct access to the cloud in over 180 countries worldwide, with extensive reach and competitive pricing throughout the APAC region, enabling Semtech customers to experience seamless and affordable roaming.

Rupa Datta, senior director of product management, managed connectivity at Semtech, said:

“This collaboration not only expands our presence in APAC with access to the full range of LTE technologies, but also extends global access to the best networks in terms of speed and coverage for our Smart Connectivity offering and its growing customer base.”

“We are excited to be Semtech’s connectivity partner of choice for the APAC region, where our features and network offer comprehensive reach and reliability. With IoT deployments accelerating across the region, this collaboration facilitates businesses to keep devices always connected,” said Yogesh Lulla, vice president, mobility services, Console Connect.

AirVantage Smart Connectivity offers resilient coverage, maximizes uptime and provides seamless expansion into new markets with access to over 600 partner networks in over 190 countries and territories via one global SIM. The service seamlessly switches to available networks to enable critical assets to stay connected. With multi-network connectivity, the service delivers maximum coverage and performance with ultimate versatility for customers needing “always-on” connectivity by finding the best data-capable connection for continuous operation.

Leveraging the latest network automation technology, Console Connect IoT enables businesses to orchestrate and manage their connectivity using Console Connect’s fast, secure and private high-performance global network. In 2023, Console Connect launched the world’s first private connectivity solution linking devices with clouds on a global scale. Edge SIM ensures mobile traffic is not exposed to the public internet and provides greater visibility, security and control over global IoT assets.

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Skylo Technologies has certified Sony’s Altair ALT1250 chipset for its satellite network. The certification enables seamless support for both cellular and native satellite connectivity in devices without manual switching. Sony’s Altair ALT1250 chipset, meeting Skylo’s high standards, opens up opportunities for remote tracking, IoT devices, wearables, and global communication solutions. The integration of this chipset with Skylo’s network accelerates the deployment of satellite-connected IoT solutions across industries such as fleet management, logistics, and agriculture.

Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in satellite network connectivity, today announces the certification of Sony Semiconductor Israel’s (Sony) ALT1250 chipset as part of the Skylo Certification Program.

All devices incorporating the chipset will seamlessly support both cellular and native satellite connectivity without requiring the user to manually switch between the two. Connectivity plans and devices are available through a Skylo mobile service provider partner.

Sony’s Altair ALT1250 has passed rigorous testing and evaluation, proving its capability to meet Skylo’s high standards for connectivity, power efficiency, and reliability. Now, devices equipped with the ALT1250 chipset can operate on Skylo’s satellite network, providing endless opportunities for remote tracking and sensing, IoT devices, wearables, and global communication solutions.

“We are excited to have Sony’s Altair ALT1250 achieve certification under Skylo’s program. This certification milestone will simplify module and end-device onboarding to Skylo’s enabled NTN,” said Dima Feldman, VP Product Management and Marketing at Sony Semiconductor Israel. “Our OneSKU technology now includes satellite communication and opens up a myriad of possibilities for innovation providing connectivity in multiple countries around the globe, both in urban and remote areas.”

Skylo’s Certification Program empowers manufacturers and developers by endorsing chipsets and devices that are fully compatible with its satellite-based communication platform. By doing so, Skylo is fostering a vast ecosystem of connected devices that can operate anywhere in the world. The integration of Sony’s Altair ALT1250 chipset with Skylo’s network will accelerate the deployment of satellite-connected IoT solutions globally, enabling data-driven decision-making across a host of industries including fleet management, logistics, agriculture, and beyond.

“This achievement under the Skylo Certification Program is no small feat. Sony’s Altair had to pass rigorous testing to ensure reliability, efficiency, and seamless integration for efficient operations over Skylo’s satellite network,” said Prasanna Iyengar, Sr. Director of Product Management for Skylo.

“It marks a significant milestone in IoT and wearables connectivity, enabling manufacturers to effortlessly incorporate NTN connectivity into their devices without the need for additional hardware modifications. This ensures that NTN is not just a feature but the foundation of ubiquitous connectivity.”

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Chirp delivers powerful telecommunications connectivity for decentralized physical infrastructure networks on peaq

peaq, the layer-1 blockchain for DePIN and machine RWAs, announces the expansion of its ecosystem as telecommunications provider Chirp Network joins to provide decentralized connectivity for smart devices.

Chirp is building a unified, multi-protocol decentralized connectivity network that will enable the exchange of data over any supported protocol and from any distance. The network includes Chirp’s “Blackbird” gateway devices, already spread across 33 countries. These gateways provide connectivity for other IoT hardware across a variety of channels, including LoRaWAN, LoRa 2.4 gHz, BLE, and more.

Powered by Chirp’s LTE networks, Blackbirds can connect devices anywhere in the world, enabling entire networks and fleets to exchange data on a borderless backbone seamlessly. Chirp is joining peaq to grant DePINs a reliable and versatile way to connect smart devices to global networks over any major Internet of Things (IoT) protocol.

XMAQUINA, the project behind the world’s first fully autonomous tokenized robot cafe, will be the first DePIN in the peaq ecosystem to tap Chirp Network as its connectivity layer. XMAQUINA’s tokenized robotic barista, recently unveiled at the TOKEN2049 conference in Dubai, uses Chirp to link with peaq, exchanging data with the blockchain via Chirp’s IoT connectivity layer, which enables it to operate autonomously.

Chirp will also be providing connectivity for ELOOP, a project enabling tokenized investment in DePINs, via the peaq network, as well as Silencio — a DePIN on peaq rewarding people with crypto for collecting local noise pollution data.

Chirp’s integration with peaq creates a backbone for devices on peaq, enabling DePIN builders to tap the Chirp Network as their connectivity layer. By doing so, they can launch their dApps faster without having to worry about roaming contracts to ensure global connectivity.

As part of the integration, Chirp will create an endpoint layer for devices on peaq — a service that will enable them to communicate with the peaq blockchain — and set up an API to give builders more flexibility. It will also launch a data handling service for DePIN devices using SIM cards, such as smartphones and tablets.

Chirp will also build a peaq integration adapter – a handy tool for builders looking to customize their integration with peaq and leverage the blockchain as the data storage layer for their own DePINs.

Tim Kravchunovsky, founder of Chirp Network, says: “Reaching true decentralization is no trivial matter. Our integration with peaq will bring the DePINs building in its ecosystem one major step closer to it — ultimately resulting in a world whose infrastructure backbone is run by its users, not Big Tech. This integration boosts peaq’s position as the leading layer-1 for DePIN projects.”

“Decentralized connectivity and networking is an important function for any DePIN,” adds Till Wendler, co-founder of peaq.

“peaq’s integration with Chirp unlocks this crucial feature for all DePINs in the ecosystem, enabling devices all over the world to communicate via a people-owned network. Chirp’s agnostic approach to wireless protocols will assist DePIN builders in bringing the largest-ever number of IoT devices on-chain.”

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Consumer adoption of eSIM technology continues to grow rapidly, according to exclusive market monitoring figures released today by Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA).

The latest data shows that consumer eSIM profile downloads* more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year-on-year.

Growth was predominantly driven by accelerating adoption within the North American market, where the wide availability and demand for eSIM-only smartphone models has seen leading mobile operators transition to ‘digital-first’ strategies. Adoption rates also doubled across Asia and Western Europe.

Future growth in consumer eSIM adoption is expected to be boosted by the launch of eSIM-only smartphones across more regions, coupled with the broader availability of eSIM-enabled devices. Rebounding levels of international travel —anticipated to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024—also stand to support increased uptake as consumers turn to eSIM for greater choice and convenience when roaming.

The overall upswing in consumer adoption was supported by significant ongoing investment in eSIM Subscription Manager (SM) platforms, which enable the remote provisioning and lifecycle management of eSIMs. The number of deployed consumer eSIM SM platforms rose by 25% in 2023 as mobile operators continued to bolster their digital capabilities.

“For technologies to be widely adopted, they must be safe and reliable, provide a great experience and, most importantly, deliver real value,” comments Bertrand Moussel, Chair of the TCA Board. “Our latest data makes it clear that wider eSIM availability is translating into strong adoption, with consumers across the world now realising the benefits of flexible and seamless connectivity.”

TCA provides exclusive statistical insight into the global SIM and eSIM ecosystem based on members’ market data, offering authoritative insight which is trusted by stakeholders across the mobile industry. Other key industry trends in 2023 included:

Strong Foundation for Growing eSIM Adoption Across Automotive and IoT Verticals

M2M eSIM adoption—predominantly focused across automotive use-cases—was also supported by a 12% increase in the deployment of M2M eSIM SM platforms.

Looking ahead, global standardisation efforts such as GSMA’s eSIM for IoT Specifications (SGP.31 and SGP.32) will play an important role in promoting increased eSIM adoption across IoT verticals. The specifications introduce new, dedicated features to meet specific IoT requirements, simplifying deployments at massive scale and addressing the challenges associated with remotely provisioning and managing constrained IoT devices.

eSIM Volumes Resilient Despite Significant Economic Uncertainty

TCA is also the only organisation to offer a quantitative global view of eSIM shipment volumes, providing both actual and forecast data. eSIM shipments collectively reported by TCA members decreased marginally by 2% to 374 million units, with TCA estimating that the total available market for eSIM was 390 million units in 2023.

Notably, volumes remained stable in the face of strong macro-economic headwinds. Global inflationary pressures and the ‘cost-of-living’ crisis reduced overall consumer demand for smartphones and mobile subscriptions in 2023, though easing inflation towards the end of the year points towards a more positive outlook for 2024. The ongoing impact of the global chip shortage—which saw operators overstock in 2022 to mitigate potential supply chain pressures—also tempered demand but is anticipated to rebalance towards normal levels in 2024.

Digitalisation of the SIM Market Accelerates

The market for ‘traditional’ SIM was similarly shaped by broader macro-economic factors, with TCA estimating the total available market for SIM (excluding eSIM) reduced by 7% to 3.8 billion units in 2023. There was also a clear trend signalling the increasing digitalisation of the overall SIM market amid accelerating eSIM adoption in key regions such as North America.

Moussel adds: “As the evolution of the SIM ecosystem gathers pace, TCA is committed to bringing together stakeholders to address emerging opportunities and challenges. By collaborating on initiatives that increase interoperability, promote trust and support sustainable innovation across the secure connectivity ecosystem, the full promise of the global digital economy can be realised.”

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Leveraging Conversational AI for Operational Excellence and Strategic Advancement

SECO is pleased to announce an upcoming exclusive webinar focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in manufacturing with AI virtual assistants.

During the event, participants will explore how conversational AI enhances operational efficiency, improves product quality, and fosters innovation. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to delve into the future of smarter, more efficient, and more profitable manufacturing.

Airdate:
May 7, 2024, 5:00 pm CET

Speakers:
Ajay Malik, (Chief AI Service Officer of SECO)

What’s in store from this webinar

In an era where integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with manufacturing is not just an innovation but a strategic necessity, the use of AI assistants to ensure product excellence and operational efficiency is on the rise. From unlocking organizational intelligence and streamlining customer interactions to revolutionizing quality monitoring and maintenance, chat-based AI assistants play a crucial role in transforming traditional manufacturing processes.

With a suite of capabilities that spans various stages of production, chatbots for the manufacturing industry leverage your company’s intelligence to generate actionable insights, automate repetitive tasks to allow employees to focus on more strategic activities, and aid your workforce in addressing production needs in real-time, AI provides tangible benefits to employees, management, and customers, giving you a competitive edge.

Join us for an exclusive webinar on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in manufacturing with AI virtual assistants. Learn how conversational AI enhances operational efficiency, improves product quality, and fosters innovation. Start your journey towards a smarter, more efficient, and more profitable future.

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• AI-Powered Efficiency: Gain insights into how chatbots for the manufacturing industry enhance operational efficiency, from production to quality control, through advanced AI integration.
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• Transform Customer Service: Discover how to enhance customer service through an AI-powered virtual agent, providing instant, accurate responses and significantly improving customer satisfaction levels.
• AI as Your Production Assistant: Explore how chatbots can optimize production paths, process product information for more informed decision-making, predict and prevent operational issues, and assist in real-time troubleshooting, filling knowledge gaps and ensuring operational continuity.
• Embracing AI with StudioX: Learn how StudioX, the virtual assistant from SECO, seamlessly integrates AI into manufacturing, aligning with your data systems and workflows for a customized AI journey that meets your business goals.

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Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced that Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. has chosen Soracom to add cellular connectivity to MELCloud, a next-generation, cloud-based remote management system for Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning, heating, and heat recovery/ventilation products.

Demand for climate control systems that can maintain comfort while conserving energy is growing in Europe, driven both by recent increases in energy costs and by accelerating decarbonization efforts that go beyond the EU Emissions Trading System to include the introduction of a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and new approaches to carbon pricing. In particular, demand for heat pump water heating continues to grow rapidly, as users seek an effective and energy-efficient alternative to existing combustion boilers.

MELCloud offers a wide range of new capabilities designed to help optimize the performance and efficiency of Mitsubishi Electric air conditioning, heating, and heat recovery/ventilation systems. The MELCloud interface allows for remote operation of air conditioning and heating systems from a PC, tablet, or smartphone, in real time or programmatically with seasonal or weekly timers. Operating data, including detailed system status, energy consumption, temperature, airflow and more, is transmitted to the cloud for analysis and system optimization, with detailed logs and error notifications available.

MELCloud is now available throughout Europe, with nearly 1 million units already registered to the service at the end of 2023. The addition of Soracom cellular connectivity supports seamless performance where dedicated Wi-Fi may not be available, reliable, or accessible, such as multi-unit residential locations like condominiums, apartments, and municipal public housing sites.

Soracom was selected for this project based on extensive evaluation of its coverage in Europe, reliable access to networks with multi-carrier coverage, and powerful connectivity management platform. Worldwide, the Soracom IoT SIM now offers multi-carrier cellular connectivity in more than 180 countries and regions, across over 390 mobile operator networks.

“Soracom’s cloud-native connectivity was designed to support visionary enterprises like Mitsubishi Electric Europe as they deploy at scale,” said Takashi Serizawa, Head of Europe Region for Soracom. “The MELCloud initiative shows how IoT technology and cloud computing are already advancing Europe’s ambitious environmental goals.”

“MELCloud defines the state of the art for cloud-based control of air conditioning and heating systems,” said Donald Daw, Vice LES President for Mitsubishi Electric Europe.

“Adding Soracom’s reliable multi-carrier cellular connectivity gives MELCloud customers across Europe the power to optimize both comfort and energy efficiency at any time, from anywhere.”

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Sequans Communications, S.A., announced that Abeeway, a subsidiary of Actility, has adopted its Monarch 2 GM02S module to provide low power cellular IoT connectivity for a new version of the Abeeway Compact Tracker that now combines LTE-M and NB-IoT connectivity from Sequans with GPS, Wi-Fi Sniffer, Bluetooth and LoRa technologies in a single, highly accurate tracker.

“To enable truly ubiquitous coverage for the Abeeway Compact Tracker, we knew we must have cellular, and Sequans’ Monarch 2 GM02S module provides not only highly reliable LTE-M and NB-IoT connectivity, but also ultra-low power consumption which, when combined with Abeeway’s patented Low-Power GNSS technology, enables Abeeway trackers to provide unparalleled battery life for industrial tracking applications,” said Olivier Hersent, CEO of Actility, the parent company of Abeeway.

“In Monarch 2, Sequans gave us all the advanced capabilities required for critical asset tracking and stolen vehicle recovery, and the Sequans team gave us excellent support throughout the entire integration process. Abeeway trackers already provide support for unlicensed low-power networks (LoRaWAN), and our partnership with Sequans enabled us to add support for best-in-class licensed cellular so that we can provide technology-agnostic low power wide area (LPWAN) connectivity, which can operate on LoRaWAN or any LTE-M or NB-IoT cellular network, and customers can always select the most efficient mode of operation.”

The Abeeway Compact Tracker is designed for heavy-duty tracking and provides ubiquitous indoor and outdoor geolocation with low power consumption. Its compact and robust form factor can resist harsh outdoor conditions, enabling seamless asset tracking and management in virtually any industrial environment. It provides real-time tracking and status monitoring of many types of industrial assets, including vehicles, machines, equipment, and livestock, and provides advanced geofencing and anti-theft features.

“Abeeway has delivered a state-of-the-art industrial tracker, and we are pleased that our Monarch 2 technology is part of it,” said Olivier Pauzet, EVP of marketing and strategy at Sequans. “When we designed Monarch 2, it was with IoT companies like Abeeway in mind. Monarch 2 enables the Abeeway Compact Tracker to operate seamlessly anywhere with industry-leading low power consumption and integrated eSIM capability for remote provisioning and roaming.”

The Abeeway Compact Tracker with multi-mode connectivity, now including LTE-M/NB-IoT, is expected to reach mass production in mid-2024.

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Qt Group collaborates with Qualcomm to vastly reduce time-to-market for IoT manufacturers.

Qt Group, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. are collaborating to streamline development of advanced graphical user interfaces (GUI) and software quality assurance for industrial IoT devices.

The combined force of Qt’s cross-platform development tools and Qualcomm Technologies’ means IoT manufacturers could significantly accelerate their devices’ time-to-market.

Qualcomm Technologies, one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers, has long provided processors for devices in industries spanning smartphones, automobiles, Extended Reality, and IoT. Porting Qt Group’s platform on Qualcomm Technologies’ software significantly streamlines how software vendors develop and test UI solutions with Qualcomm Technologies’ advanced processors. It also greatly increases the ease and speed with which hardware vendors can, at scale, develop Systems on Modules (SoM) – tiny computer systems with ready-made components that can be used to easily create embedded electronic devices (from robots to security cameras).

In addition to these UI capabilities, OEMs accessing Qualcomm Technologies’ processors that support Qt can also access Qt Group’s intuitive, user-friendly software development and quality assurance tools, drastically lowering production barriers for manufacturers.

“When you tune out the noise surrounding tech innovation today, what is it really at the end of the day that impacts end users the most? It’s the user experience – specifically the user interface,” says Roger Mazzella, Senior Product Manager at Qt Group. “At Qt Group, our team has been proud to collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies in the automotive industry over the years. Now, we get to expand the benefits of all that groundwork to the IoT market, to which Qualcomm Technologies is well suited. Their high-powered processors handle data-heavy communication while providing ultra-fast performance that developers and end users expect.”

“The benefit of Qt’s technologies is that they already have a history of implementation across 70 industries,” says Juhapekka Niemi, Senior Vice President, Product Management at Qt Group.

“We will give hardware and software vendors for IoT the UI/UX development and QA tools they need right out of the box. Since these vendors don’t have to perform any integrations themselves, the ease of developing GUIs significantly cuts down the time it takes to launch their products.”

By leveraging Qt’s development tools and framework, IoT manufacturers can apply advanced 3D graphics capabilities to their device’s UI, except in a much leaner package. Other frameworks, such as game engines, also cater to high-fidelity graphics, but these normally include features that are not necessary for creating GUIs on IoT devices. Since the Qt framework instead tailors its features to these IoT devices, developers can build and run the UIs on far lower hardware requirements.

“At Qualcomm Technologies, we strongly believe in building an industry ecosystem that allows manufacturers to create excellent hardware and software solutions for vertical markets using our chipsets,” says Manvinder Singh, Vice President of Strategy and Partner Solutions Development of IoT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “This collaboration gives developers a ready-made solution to build their creative solutions on top of.”

Qt Group’s tools for designing, developing, and assuring the quality of products aim to promote closer alignment between developers and designers, streamlining workflows by letting them work simultaneously within the same framework. The tools are ideal for cross-platform development, particularly for low-powered and embedded devices.

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Approval extends to FirstNet, built with AT&T

Sequans Communications, S.A., leader in 4G/5G cellular IoT chips and modules, announced that its Calliope 2 Cat 1bis platform, which includes the Calliope 2 chip and the GC02S1 module, has received modular approval for use on the AT&T commercial mobility network and the FirstNet® network.

The GC02S1 module has achieved technical acceptance from AT&T’s Lab, and the Calliope 2 chip has passed AT&T’s ADAPT chipset verification program.

Approval of the GC02S1 assures device makers that the module meets AT&T’s performance, interoperability and feature requirements. Modular approval is a core requirement enabling device makers the ability to bring end devices to market faster, utilizing the streamlined end device certification program* for both the AT&T network and for FirstNet. FirstNet is the nationwide high-speed broadband communications network built by AT&T, in public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority, for America’s first responders and the public safety community.

“We are very pleased to have these first Cat 1bis solutions from Sequans now approved for our network,” said Cameron Coursey, vice president, AT&T Connected Solutions. “The availability of Cat 1bis technology is of paramount importance to AT&T customers looking for efficient and reliable connectivity required by demanding IoT applications operating on AT&T’s network and the FirstNet network.”

Cat 1bis is a version of the LTE Cat 1 technology, designed to reduce cost and complexity by only requiring a single antenna. It is a universally available technology that has been optimized for cost and power consumption while retaining the high reliability and low latency of original Cat 1 technology. Typical applications for Cat 1bis include vehicle telematics, security and alarm systems, payment systems, and healthcare devices.

“Earning the first Cat 1bis approval from AT&T is a key accomplishment and of key importance to our customers,” said Georges Karam, CEO, Sequans.

“There are numerous IoT use cases where Cat 1bis is the ideal technology choice, and now that it is approved for FirstNet, I believe we will see a proliferation of Cat 1bis applications coming to market.”

Calliope 2 Cat 1bis Platform Description

The Calliope 2 platform is designed for critical IoT applications. It supports the optimized Cat 1bis standard, delivers ultra-low power consumption, and can be deployed on any LTE network. It delivers remarkably high levels of security and reliability. The Calliope 2 chip is designed in Europe and manufactured in Taiwan. The Calliope 2 GC02S1 module is assembled in Vietnam.

• Supports PSM and eDRX for ultra-low power consumption
• Data rate: up to 10 Mbps DL and 5 Mbps UL
• Supports external SIM and eSIM as well as integrated eSIM
• Common Criteria (CC) EAL5+ security for iSIM*
• Compatible with Sequans Monarch 2 LTE-M/NB-IoT platform for easy migration among Cat 1, LTE-M, NB-IoT.

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A fully managed service combines cellular and satellite connectivity to expand options for global IoT and enterprises worldwide.

Wireless Logic, the leading global IoT connectivity platform provider, has secured authorised reseller status for SpaceX’s Starlink.

The agreement integrates Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity into Wireless Logic’s extensive portfolio of managed services, offering greater flexibility and choice for global IoT deployments.

“Leveraging cellular and satellite connectivity offers the best of both worlds, given the advantages of both technologies,” said Oliver Tucker, CEO at Wireless Logic.

“This milestone agreement underlines our commitment to innovation. While cellular remains a cornerstone for many applications, the addition of satellite connectivity is a game-changer – especially in challenging cross-border environments and areas of weak coverage. At Wireless Logic, we believe in carefully considering all aspects of connectivity to offer the most suitable option for each deployment. For our customers, this ensures our solutions are always tailored to their business objectives.”

Wireless Logic will utilise the global support capability of its subsidiary Blue Wireless to deliver an integrated, managed service combining both LEO technology and LTE/5G, data plans, installation and on-site support in more than 70 countries worldwide. This is all underpinned with guaranteed SLAs on uptime and speed. Wireless Logic acquired Blue Wireless in 2023 to strengthen its presence across APAC and Americas, while enhancing its offering around fixed wireless access.

“Our customers rely on us to bridge connectivity gaps, no matter how remote or demanding their operations may be,” said Ivan Landen, CEO at Blue Wireless.

“By harnessing the combined strength of 5G/LTE and satellite technologies, we can deliver a unique proposition for industries like energy, agriculture, mining, construction and maritime. This extends to other organisations needing resilient branch, portable or mobile connectivity. Our Global Managed LEO proposition helps global customers overcome typical challenges like procurement, installation, support and in-life performance.”

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Continuous innovation of the robust and high-capacity LoRaWAN open standard has led to the most LPWAN deployments globally across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs).

The LoRa Alliance®, today launched its formal roadmap, which highlights LoRaWAN’s evolution from building and interconnecting networks through its focus on making the technology faster and easier to deploy, work that has successfully made LoRaWAN the leading LPWAN with the most deployments supporting IoT’s active scaling across numerous end markets.

The roadmap also showcases the planned development of the LoRaWAN open standard for IoT communications.

“LoRaWAN is a purpose-built networking technology to support massive IoT,” said Donna Moore, CEO and chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance. “The members of the LoRa Alliance have been diligent in their work to lay the foundation strategically evolving LoRaWAN to achieve the significant scaling that is taking place in IoT. Not only is our technology best of breed and proven across multiple multimillion-sensor deployments, but it is also backed by the largest ecosystem with the greatest number and diversity of certified devices. Further, it offers the widest variety of deployment options across terrestrial networks and satellite NTNs, including hybrid networking approaches. As such, it is the only LPWAN that can address the requirements of any organization looking to deploy large-scale, low-power IoT solutions today.”

The roadmap outlines the planned enhancements of several critical features already incorporated in the LoRaWAN standard:

Expanding Addressable Markets

• Enhances connectivity for NTN LoRaWAN through, for example, further optimization of the long range–frequency hopping spread spectrum (LR-FHSS), which enables LoRaWAN to far surpass the projected network-capacity requirements of massive IoT.
• Make relay enhancements that increase LoRaWAN signals’ reach in noisy or physically challenging environments to allow sensors to be deployed anywhere.
• Add fast and low-power network discovery, which offers new deployment options where coverage is not permanent, like mobile gateways, allowing walk-by or drive-by applications and adding significant value for key markets like utilities, where LoRaWAN dominates in terms of deployment volumes.

Hyperscalability

• Simplify deployments with easier device profile management and device migration.
• Carry GS1-compliant identifiers, such as RFIDs, barcodes, electronic product codes (EPC) over LoRaWAN, to enable devices connected via LoRaWAN to be used for product/asset identification.
• Facilitate LoRaWAN end-device onboarding by LoRaWAN networks with automated device profile downloads, which automatically request the device profiles from online repositories using a standard API, building on prior work of LoRa Alliance QR code.

Core Network Management

• Strengthen device interoperability by standardizing the application server and gateway interfaces.

Certification

• Drive customer confidence through the addition of firmware updates over the air and relay to LoRaWAN certification testing, allowing end-device manufacturers to validate the performance of these features.
• Give end users confidence in cross-vendor device interoperability by adding advanced interoperability testing into the LoRaWAN certification test suite. This testing will validate that devices from different manufacturers can effectively exchange and make use of each other’s information.

Physical/Link Layer Development

• Introduce crypto-agility to LoRaWAN, so the variety of current and future crypto-suites can be used as add-ons with the LoRaWAN Link Layer without having to evolve the latter.

As IoT moves from millions to billions of connections, as is forecast in the next few years, network scalability is a key consideration that is addressed in the current standard and slated for future enhancements. Smart metering is one key market where LoRaWAN has established a market-leading position with the current specification delivering abundant network capacity to address market requirements. Recognizing the growth in IoT connections that will be enabled by satellite and other NTNs, the Alliance developed LR-FHSS for massive, global LoRaWAN connectivity. As part of its planned roadmap, the LoRa Alliance will continue to enhance and expand the standard based on market needs and new use cases.

One example that illustrates LoRaWAN’s existing high-capacity capability is the ZENNER network, with nearly 7.5 million sensors running on more than 100,000 gateways in 15 countries to support energy providers, the housing industry, cities and municipalities, municipal utilities and industrial operations. As this example shows, the LoRaWAN standard easily addresses today’s IoT capacity requirements.

“ZENNER has moved this proven technology to its larger-scale deployments with water, gas and electric municipalities. In the United States, ZENNER has already installed systems in seven communities this year alone. LoRaWAN technology makes an open standard system easy to install and at a lower cost for our customers. In addition, utilities can offer a mass number of other services to their customer base due to this open standard, which will enrich their customers as well as themselves. ZENNER is currently testing LoRaWAN satellite communication and how that fits into our IoT direction. To date it has shown great promise and at a reasonable cost for our customers. We are seeing an immense amount of interest in LoRaWAN that will feed the growth of our company on a global basis. The LoRa Alliance is the organization that has laid out the plan that got us here and has structured plans that take us into the future. ZENNER is a proud sponsor of the Alliance and values its other members. As a company we cannot ask for a better organization to help us in developing our IoT strategy.”
–– Rich Sanders, president, ZENNER USA, and treasurer, LoRa Alliance Board of Directors

“From its inception, the technical and performance advantages of LoRaWAN have been embraced by customers needing a comprehensive solution for deploying and managing large-scale sensor-based applications. The ongoing innovation represented in the development roadmap presented by the LoRa Alliance today continues to firmly establish the technology as a standout choice for a growing number of use cases, including those requiring enhanced or expanded connectivity delivered by relays, mobile gateways and non-terrestrial networks. For Netmore and our global customers, these advantages translate to leadership positions in service optimization, cost savings, regulatory compliance and resource conservation. This is most evident in the utility and energy sectors, where metering and infrastructure monitoring solutions are rapidly scaling, network deployment times and costs are being reduced, and compliance and ROI are being achieved faster—all while contributing positively to the planet. Netmore is a strong supporter of the LoRa Alliance and the LoRaWAN ecosystem. With LoRaWAN, Netmore is not just leading, we’re defining the market. And with our unwavering focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship, we’re not just a network operator, but a proud catalyst for a greener, more sustainable world.”
–– Ove Anebygd, CEO, Netmore Group AB, and LoRa Alliance Board Member

“It is tremendously validating to look at the future of the LoRaWAN standard and know that we are building from an exceptionally broad and solid foundation,” continued Moore.

“Time after time, our members share their real-world deployments that are successfully using LoRaWAN at scale to improve the well-being of people and the planet while running profitable enterprises. This truly exemplifies the strength, breadth and depth of the LoRaWAN standard today and the unlimited potential of LoRaWAN as we continue to evolve and enhance its features.”

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Fibocom, a global leading provider of IoT (Internet of Things) wireless solutions and wireless communication modules, is proud of winning the Embedded Computing Design’s Best in Show award during Embedded World 2024 with groundbreaking empowerment and excellent performance of its 5G premium smart module SC171 in the 5G mining industry.

Based on the Qualcomm QCM6490 chipset, the module delivers up to 12 TOPS computing capabilities and supports mainstream 5G frequency bands for high-speed, reliable connectivity. Notably, the module now has been deployed in the 5G mining scenario to ensure an intelligent and robust wireless connection.

Designed for high-end AIoT applications, Fibocom SC171 was selected by Sany (customer) to develop their 5G AR helmet for digital transformation in the mining industry. Embedded with SC171, the 5G AR helmet is capable of collecting HD video in the operational site underground in the form of 3D dimensional to the remote management center in real-time, this revolution can enhance remote collaboration efficiency, and help experts prevent equipment failures and provide professional support even in thousands of miles away. Moreover, by setting up the 5G AR helmet for each worker, it can build a two-way channel for remote experts to assist in the mining operation and troubleshooting.

Fibocom SC171 is an industry-piloting 5G smart module powered by the Qualcomm QCM6490 with a powerful CPU and a GPU to support rich AI algorithm integration, and up to 12 TOPS computing capabilities. Leveraging the 5G speed of up to 4×4 MIMO on the downlink and Wi-Fi 6E wireless experience, the module is capable of processing smooth 4K@60fps video encoding and decoding, supporting up to 5channels multi-camera working simultaneously. The module is positioned to provide premium wireless solutions to high-end AIoT terminal devices in the global market, additionally, it is compatible with the three mainstream operating systems: Android, Linux, and Windows.

“These are the best-in-class embedded systems and products on the market right now,” said Rich Nass, EVP of Open Systems Media. “We are delighted to honor Fibocom for the exemplary work and technical innovation they’ve displayed this year.”

“The Embedded Computing Design’s Best in Show is a professional platform to recognize the latest accomplishments in embedded, IoT, and electronics engineering in the global market, and Fibocom is proud of its win out of an incredible number of entries this year,” said Ralph Zhao, VP of MC BU at Fibocom.

“The industry recognition of Fibocom’s enablement for the intelligent transformation of traditional industry has proved the value of a series of products and industry solutions that Fibocom offers, and we have the confidence to fuel intelligence to more applications shortly.”

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Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to be showcasing some its industry leading IoT connectivity solutions and technologies, catering to various industries and applications at Embedded World 2024 in Nürnberg.

During the event, visitors can explore Quectel’s extensive portfolio of IoT modules and solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of the IoT ecosystem. From 5G and LTE-M/NB-IoT modules to GNSS positioning modules, Quectel offers a comprehensive range of products that empower businesses to build reliable, scalable, and future-proof IoT solutions.

In addition, Zeljko Maric, Product Development Manager at Quectel, will be participating in a panel session centered on IoT Modem Reference Design or IoT SoC Modules Modem for Embedded Designers. The session is scheduled to take place in the exhibitor forum, Hall 3, on Wednesday, April 10th, at 3:30 PM.

“We are excited to participate in Embedded World 2024 and showcase our latest innovations in IoT connectivity,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “As a leading provider of IoT modules, Quectel is dedicated to empowering businesses worldwide with reliable, secure and innovative connectivity solutions. We look forward to engaging with industry peers, customers, and partners at the event.”

Quectel is also highlighting some of its customers’ innovations during the show:

• Broadcast Sports International: 5G MT-UHD, an advanced 5G-enabled broadcasting tool that opens new horizons for live sports and events coverage.
• Consenz Head-up Display – equipped with the Quectel SC680A module, this cost-effective retrofit Head-Up Display (HUD) solution from Consenz enhances driving safety.
• Speed Tech Corporation / Luxshare-ict Precision 5G MiFi unit alongside their 5G Indoor CPE and 5G Outdoor CPE units.
• Microamp Solutions’ CellBox Air 5G mmWave Radio Unit is a system that connects to the Distributed Unit (DU) through the O-RAN 7.2x interface and features an integrated Massive MIMO antenna array.
• MikroTik’s Chateau 5G Router is a device that epitomizes the fusion of sophisticated design and powerful 5G connectivity, designed to cater to the growing demand for faster and more reliable home and office internet solutions.
• Monitair MonAir-CO2, a unique environmental sensor is equipped with the advanced Quectel EG915U LTE Cat1bis module and YC0002AA antenna, making it a one-of-a-kind 4G battery-operated device capable of meticulously tracking CO2, temperature, humidity, COV, NOX, and noise levels.
• Particle‘s M-SoM M404 M.2 system-on-module embeds multi-radio connectivity in IoT devices features LTE-M + 2G fallback + dual-band Wi-Fi and includes a high-end modern microcontroller with Arm TrustZone, secure boot, and capable of running Edge ML models, combined with a best-in-class Quectel connectivity module.
• PayEye eyePOS 3 – The world’s only terminal to support iris and facial biometrics fusion and all types of cashless payments – card, contactless (NFC) and mobile, featuring the QUECTEL SC668S-EM.
• Sixfab will be showcasing a number of devices on the Quectel stand including the Jumpstart 5G, a fully certified, all-inclusive, ready-to-connect IoT computer for high-speed applications, a 4G/LTE Cellular Modem Kit for Raspberry Pi, a versatile 4G/LTE connectivity solution for Raspberry Pi and the Pico LTE, a comprehensive platform for global cellular connectivity & low-power IoT, pre-integrated with AWS IoT, Azure IoT & more.
• Ricon will be presenting the S9980DSL-LTEv2 High-Speed Fiber Optical xDSL Fixed/Wireless Router with Integrated 4.5G Cellular Interface and S9955OUT-5G Industrial Outdoor Router
• Roltek will be demonstrating their Edge Pro LTE8421 4G IOT Gateway, designed using the Quectel EG915 module to provide seamless and reliable connectivity even in challenging conditions
• ZCS Lawn Mower Robot: The ZCS autonomous lawn mower robot, powered by the Quectel LG69T Series module, an automotive grade dual-band multi-constellation GNSS module integrating DR/RTK, demonstrates the future of smart, connected landscaping.

As part of the Quectel stand, Ikotek, a leading IoT original design manufacturer (ODM), will be there to showcase its capabilities in IoT device design, manufacturing and certification delivering high quality products and services to reduce complexity, speed up time to market, eliminate risk and reduce costs.

Finally, Acceleronix, a global IoT solutions and services enablement provider primarily focused on serving OEMs and enterprises, will have a presence on the Quectel stand. Delivering edge-device management software, Connectivity-as-a-Service, specialized vertical software, and mobile applications, Acceleronix offers comprehensive solutions tailored to empower every facet of IoT product lifecycle, spanning from development to data management and visualization.

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ByteSnap IoT standards and protocols guide

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised the way we live and work. Fresh uses include smart water management, smart farming, micromobility, self-driving enablement and connected vehicles. With the proliferation of IoT devices, protocols and standards ensure that the devices function correctly and communicate smoothly with each other.

Award-winning embedded electronics design consultancy, ByteSnap, has extensive experience in designing and developing reliable and secure IoT devices that meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. With this in mind and to mark World IoT Day on 9 April, its engineers have put together a guide on IoT protocols and standards; why they matter, the most common ones and what to consider in the design process, and a handy technical glossary.

IoT protocols and standards; an overview

IoT protocols are guidelines, or a set of rules and standards on how devices should work, communicate and exchange data within an IoT network. They define device connectivity, interoperability, security, and privacy within IoT systems. In the context of the IoT the protocols take into account the unique requirements of IoT devices, including limited processing power, memory and energy. IoT protocols are designed to provide reliable and efficient comms between devices, minimise bandwidth use and keep power consumption low.

IoT standards, meanwhile, define the requirements for IoT devices and systems. They can cover a wide range of topics, such as security, interoperability, and data formats. IoT standards are constructed and maintained by organisations and bodies that specialise in setting technical guidelines, frameworks and best practices for IoT. Prominent organisations include the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC); Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC); Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF); Thread Group; Connectivity Standards Alliance.

Among key international standards are ISO/IEC 30141:2018; ISO/IEC 27030:2020 and ISO/IEC 21823-3:2021.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are examples of commercial IoT standards and protocols that are widely used. The commercial IoT industry is still growing, with more protocols and standards emerging to meet the demand for streamlined, user-friendly devices in the consumer electronics market.

Choosing the right IoT product design standards and protocols for your project

Common IoT communication protocols include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRaWAN, and MQTT; while common IoT security standards include Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Matter and Transport Layer Security (TLS).

Choosing the right IoT protocol or standard for a project will depend on several factors within a spec – such as the type of device, the data transfer rate, power consumption, and range requirements.

Device type: the type of device deployed plays a significant role in determining the suitable IoT protocol. If you’re working with small, low-power devices like sensors or wearables, a lightweight protocol such as MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) may be preferable as it is efficient at transmitting small packets of data over constrained networks. For complex devices, including industrial equipment or smart appliances, that require robust communication capabilities, protocols like CoAP (Constrained Application Protocol) or HTTP might be better, offering features like request-response communication and support for larger payloads.

Data transfer rates: these vary depending on the application’s needs. Projects involving real-time monitoring or control, such as smart home automation or industrial process optimisation, protocols like MQTT or CoAP are suited, because they enable low-latency communication and efficient data transmission. Applications that involve periodic data collection or infrequent updates, such as environmental monitoring or asset tracking, may see benefits using LoRaWAN or Sigfox, which prioritise long-range communication and low power consumption over high data rates.

Power consumption: is a critical consideration, particularly for battery-powered IoT devices where energy efficiency directly impacts device lifespan and maintenance costs. Lightweight protocols like MQTT and CoAP are designed to minimise power consumption by reducing the overhead associated with message formatting and transmission. Conversely, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Zigbee implement power-saving mechanisms like low-duty cycling and sleep modes to prolong battery life in devices such as wearables and smart sensors.

Range requirements: The range over which IoT devices need to communicate varies depending on the deployment environment and application scenario. For projects that require local area coverage within a confined space, protocols like BLE or Zigbee offer short-range communication suitable for home automation, smart buildings, and indoor asset tracking. Alternatively, for applications spanning larger geographical areas or outdoor environments, protocols like LoRaWAN or NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT) provide long-range connectivity capable of reaching distances of several kilometres, making them ideal for applications such as agriculture monitoring, smart city infrastructure, and remote environmental sensing.

Why standards are key to IoT product design success

IoT product design standards are significant for electronics product designers and manufacturers for several reasons. Chiefly, they ensure interoperability between devices from different manufacturers. By adhering to a common standard, devices can communicate with each other seamlessly, reducing the need for proprietary communication protocols or gateways.

IoT product design standards also help to:

1. Ensure the security and privacy of data transmitted between devices. Standards such as the Matter standard include several security features such as encryption, authentication, and device identity. This helps to ensure that data transmitted between devices is secure and private, reducing the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks.

2. Guarantee the reliability and scalability of IoT devices. Standards such as Zigbee or Bluetooth Mesh are designed to handle large-scale deployments of IoT devices, allowing them to communicate with each other efficiently and effectively.

3. Reduce costs for electronics product designers and manufacturers. By adhering to a common standard, manufacturers can reduce the need for custom development and testing, reducing costs and time-to-market for new products.

4. Drive innovation in the IoT industry. By providing a common framework for communication between devices, designers and manufacturers can focus on developing new and innovative products and services, rather than developing custom communication protocols.

The success of an IoT project hinges not only on its core concept but also on various supporting factors like hardware, software, and infrastructure. Thus, taking a holistic approach to designing an IoT system becomes paramount, considering every aspect that contributes to its launch and use.

In the realm of IoT, the choice of product design standards and protocols holds immense significance. These standards serve as a universal language for IoT devices, facilitating seamless communication between them. Moreover, adherence to these standards ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and industry norms, reduces costs and improves efficiency, all pivotal steps in bringing IoT products to market fruition.

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Event Highlights Technology’s Rapid Growth Across All Sectors Including Smart Industries, Cities, Buildings, Utilities and Agriculture.

The LoRa Alliance®, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN® standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), today announced the preliminary program for LoRaWAN Live Munich, taking place June 19-20 at the Westin Grand Munich.

The event focuses on all aspects of LoRaWAN, the leading global LPWAN technology, addressing how companies are scaling with multiple use cases and rolling out deployments across numerous sites and facilities. The program has a strong focus on the industrial internet of things (IIoT), covering LoRaWAN technology, deployments, use cases and how to achieve a strong return on investment via a series of panels, presentations and networking activities. The gold sponsors for the event are Browan Communications and ZENNER. Rounding out the list of sponsors are Digi International, STMicroelectronics, EchoStar Mobile, Murata, Semtech, WIKA, Actility, Adeunis, Alpha-Omega Technology, Kerlink, MultiTech and TEKTELIC Communications.

“The value of bringing together the global LoRaWAN ecosystem cannot be overstated,” said Donna Moore, CEO and chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance. “LoRaWAN Live is consistently the ‘must-attend’ event for end users seeking to find solutions and deploy the technology, as well as for companies developing products and solutions using LoRaWAN. This year’s program will build on our recent successes across smart cities, buildings and utilities and will showcase LoRaWAN’s strengths for accelerating deployments across industrial sectors. We’re returning to Germany because of its historic leadership in industry and manufacturing, and central to the program is how smart industry leverages LoRaWAN to meet the sustainability, productivity and workforce goals of Industry 5.0. I look forward to connecting with our global audience to discover the latest LoRaWAN developments, find solutions and learn how to grow business.”

LoRaWAN Live Munich will feature insightful sessions on best practices for large deployments, technology innovation, and success stories highlighting new feature adoption and achieving ROI. The engaging program also includes a products and solutions marketplace, mainstage keynotes and VIP speakers, live demonstrations and plenty of networking opportunities. A live LoRaWAN network will also be deployed, allowing attendees to see solutions using LoRaWAN in action, courtesy of Network Sponsor Actility.

Program highlights include:

Keynote

• LoRaWAN Leads the New Industrial Revolution, Donna Moore, CEO, LoRa Alliance, with panelists from Mercedes-Benz and Bechtle

Sessions

• Gold Sponsor: From Dots to Value: Browan’s Next-Gen Solutions, Browan Communications
• Gold Sponsor: Pioneering Digital Innovation | How LoRaWAN Empowers Minol-ZENNER Group’s IoT Evolution, ZENNER
• LoRaWAN Drives Hospital Transformations, Aritium Technologies and Viamed Salud
• Using RSSI Values and GPS Coordinates from LoRaWAN Packets to Generate a Spatial Heat Map for Network Coverage Visualization, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• The Fusion of LoRaWAN and Satellite for IoT Solutions, IoT Analytics
• LoRaWAN at CERN: From Covid Tracking to Radiation-Tolerant Accelerator Monitoring, CERN (European Laboratory for Particle Physics)
• LoRaWAN Successes in Germany’s Industrial Sector, Featuring Henkel and Airbus Helicopters, Actility and Pepperl+Fuchs
• Success and Opportunities for Scaling LoRaWAN in the Smart City of Hamburg, Stromnetz Hamburg
• Italgas’ Nimbus Rollout: First Results from the Most Advanced Gas Smart Meter in the World, Italgas
• A Look at Certification for Manufacturers and End Users and the Latest Program Updates, LoRa Alliance and ZENNER Connect

Panels

• Empowering Sustainability: Water Management and Preservation, featuring Acquedotto Pugliese, the City of Brussels, Infotiles, Lyse Tele and NTT Data, moderated by Semtech
• Real Experiences and Benefits of LoRaWAN for Smart Gas Metering, featuring Adani Total Gas, AWS, Dicode Technologies and Vestitel, moderated by Semtech
• The Journey to Make Cities Smart with LoRaWAN, featuring süc//dacor/City of Coburg, Germany, the Town of Cary, North Carolina, and Wien Energie/City of Vienna, Austria, moderated by ZENNER
• Smart Farms from Barn to Field and Flock, featuring Wandering Shepherd, WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co. and Wyld Networks, moderated by the Center for IoT Engineering and Innovation, East Carolina University

Visit the event website for the latest program updates.

Attendees will have the opportunity to dive into a world of possibilities in the marketplace, where teams of experts will guide them through the intricacies of LoRaWAN and show various products, devices and services enabled by LoRaWAN. The marketplace will feature exhibits and demonstrations from Actility, Adeunis, akenza, Alpha-Omega Technology, Browan Communications, Decentlab, Digi International, Disrupt-X, EchoStar Mobile, ELSYS, Enginko, IMST, Kerlink, Lacuna Space, Micropelt, MOKO Technology, Plenom, Milesight, Murata, MultiTech, Seeed Studio, SEMTECH, SenRa, Minew, STACKFORCE, STMicroelectronics, TagoIO, TEKTELIC Communications, TWTG, Thermokon – Home of Sensor Technology, WATTECO, WIKA, Wyld Networks and ZENNER. Media sponsors include Bee Smart City, Embedded Computing Design, IoT Business News, IoT for All, IoT Insider and Servizi a Rete.

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Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has made further additions to its comprehensive range of antennas for IoT devices and deployments.

The latest launches include the YEMN016AA and YEMN017AA 5G 5-in-1 combination antennas, the YECN001J1A and YECT000WBA external 5G antennas and the YEGB000Q1A and YEGN000Q1A active GNSS L1 and L5 antennas.

Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions, said:

“We are thrilled to expand our product line with antennas that offer superior performance and meet the unique needs of our IoT customers.”

“Quectel consistently enhances its diverse portfolio to precisely address the unique requirements of our clients’ deployments and applications, offering unparalleled performance and adaptability, and these antennas add to that portfolio.”

The YEMN016AA is a 5G and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) 5-in-1 antenna measuring 204.4mm x 86.7mm x 32mm. This ultra-wide-band 5G/4G antenna provides broad coverage from 600–6,000MHz whilst offering backward-compatibility to support 3G and 2G networks as well as LTE Cat-M and narrowband IoT (NB-IoT). The antenna is available with connection via five cable lengths from 300–5,000 mm, terminated with SMA connectors. This low profile, screw mount omnidirectional antenna, ideal for applications where the antenna is required to be discrete, is easy to install with maximum durability assured thanks to its IP69K PC KIBILAC® ASA enclosure. It is compatible with Quectel’s RM520x Series modules.

The Quectel YEMN017AA is a 5G screw mount 5-in-1 antenna puck optimized for 5G and 4G networks. With a diameter of 103.5mm and height of 42.5mm, the antenna can integrate a variety of antennas, such as 5G, 4G, GNSS and Wi-Fi antennas. Available with multiple mounting options including screw, pole, wall, magnetic, adhesive and others, the antenna box supports multiple connector types and cable lengths and is designed to offer a more flexible and reliable high-performance antenna for outdoor applications.

Quectel has also added the YECN001J1A and YECT000WBA external 5G antennas to its portfolio. Both antennas cover the 5G NR Sub-6 GHz frequency bands and are compatible with 4G, 3G, 2G and LPWA bands. Featuring high efficiency and gain, both offer an ideal omni-directional antenna solution to ensure high-speed data transmission. Ideal for a diversity of wireless communication devices such as routers, outdoor equipment and real-time monitoring equipment, the antennas feature a diameter of 40.6mm and height of 104mm. The antennas are both RoHS and REACH compliant and Quectel offers flexible installation with custom cable length and connector options.

For users prioritizing GNSS, Quectel has introduced the YEGB000Q1A and YEGN000Q1A active GNSS L1 and L5 antennas. Operating in the 1164-1189MHz and 1559-1606MHz frequency bands these antennas measure 62mm x 56mm x 23mm. The antennas support different installation or connection methods such as screw mount, adhesive mount, magnetic mount, internal cable, and external SMA. Customized connector types and cable lengths are provided according to requirements.

In common with all Quectel antennas, Quectel provides comprehensive antenna design support such as simulation, testing and manufacturing for custom antenna solutions to meet customers’ specific application needs. In addition, Quectel antennas can be pre-integrated with Quectel’s vast range of modules.

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Toward providing an open platform to connect people and things (IoT)

Jasmy Incorporated and Panasonic Advanced Technology Development Co.,Ltd. have started collaborating to develop a platform that integrates information generated by individuals with information generated by things, enabling highly secure processing.

The Jasmy platform, which includes the Jasmy Personal Data Locker (hereinafter “PDL”) — an online storage-based personal information management and usage system provided by Jasmy — along with Panasonic Advanced Technology Development’s extensive IoT expertise, experience, and high technology, will drive the development of platforms applying blockchain technology and IoT synergistically.

This platform will incorporate agile development methods with Web3 technology, emphasizing speed in its development. Our goal is to release it as a platform, attracting a wide range of users across various fields. By utilizing this platform, we can create services that work well with many different things and can be used in various ways, significantly enhancing the efficiency of app and service development.

Specific details of the collaboration will be announced in the future.

Background of Collaboration

Until now, various personal information held by individuals has been owned and utilized by IT companies through internet services. PDL is a platform that not only securely stores data but also allows users to provide and share data under their own will, while maintaining security. Additionally, with the exponential increase in internet-connected devices, the functionality of each device has evolved extensively. The data generated from these diverse devices is vast and varied. Furthermore, besides requiring fast data processing and security, real-time responsiveness is also becoming increasingly important.

Furthermore, combining “information generated by people” and “information generated by things” requires a perspective beyond just data exchange. It involves building trustworthy relationships through the transfer and delegation of authority among “people and people,” “people and things,” and “things and things.” Additionally, to accelerate various service developments, there is a growing need for widely available platforms along with development environment packages (SDK) for developers. This will enable the creation of user-centric data utilization environments and new value, promoting “Data Democracy” worldwide.

Both companies share this understanding and have agreed to collaborate, combining their respective strengths and experiences to aim for the early realization of a widely used platform, leading to the agreement on this collaboration.

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Quectel, a global IoT solutions provider, and The Things Industries, a global leader in LoRaWAN® Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announces a partnership that ensures the Quectel KG200Z LoRaWAN module, comes integrated with “Works with The Things Stack” and “Secured by The Things Stack” certifications, providing users with a robust and secure LoRaWAN solution.

The Quectel KG200Z module harnesses the power of the STM32WL by STMicroelectronics, offering exceptional performance for long-range, low-power applications. It operates within the LoRa high-frequency band, spanning from 862 MHz to 928 MHz, and incorporates advanced AES hardware encryption for enhanced security. One of the standout features of the KG200Z is its compact profile, measuring just 12.0 mm × 12.0 mm × 1.8 mm, and its LGA form package. This design ensures seamless integration into size-constrained applications while maintaining reliable connectivity.

“Quectel is committed to delivering the most reliable and secure IoT solutions to our customers, and our partnership with The Things Industries is a testament to this promise,” commented Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.

“By combining our KG200Z LoRaWAN module with Quectel’s best-in-classs product security approach with ‘Works with The Things Stack’ and ‘Secured by The Things Stack’ certifications, we are not just offering a product; we are providing a comprehensive solution that meets the highest standards of connectivity and security. This collaboration reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence and working with key ecosystem partners to provide best-in-class solutions.”

Through the collaboration with The Things Industries, Quectel customers are now able to use the KG200Z module in their device design and build, while running additional services through The Things Industries. This partnership empowers users to fully control the end-to-end encryption and key management while leveraging Quectel’s decades-long expertise in module capabilities.

Wienke Giezeman, CEO of The Things Industries, commented,

“With this partnership, users of the Quectel LoRaWAN module can fully integrate end-to-end encryption and key management in-house, while benefiting from the extensive experience and capabilities that Quectel’s modules offer.”

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