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Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach
Unified Communications

Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach

Radisys and AccelerComm add NB-IoT to their 5G satellite stack, letting operators serve low-power IoT and broadband over shared spectrum.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China
Digital Transformation

Global IoT devices to exceed 20 billion in 2024, led by China

The global IoT device count will exceed 20 billion in 2024, with China dominating cellular connections amid evolving tech trends and revised growth forecasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring
Digital Transformation

Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring

Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Giesecke+Devrient unveils iSIM solution for IoT devices
Semiconductors

Giesecke+Devrient unveils iSIM solution for IoT devices

Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security has unveiled a new iSIM solution for IoT, developed with Telit Cinterion, enhancing connectivity and security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Telstra and Intellihub sign $100M IoT deal, Telstra reaches 5 million IoT devices
Endpoint Protection

Telstra and Intellihub sign $100M IoT deal, Telstra reaches 5 million IoT devices

Telstra secures $100m IoT deal with Intellihub, marking its most extensive IoT partnership in terms of value and connected devices.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2022
Ericsson seals deal with Chungwa Telecom for NB-IoT technology
Internet of Things

Ericsson seals deal with Chungwa Telecom for NB-IoT technology

Ericsson partners with Taiwan's Chunghwa to develop a cutting-edge NB-IoT network, marking a significant step in IoT adoption.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

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Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Unified Communications

Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM

Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Global IoT roaming connections set for 560% surge by 2028, says Juniper Research
Unified Communications

Global IoT roaming connections set for 560% surge by 2028, says Juniper Research

Juniper Research predicts a 560% global surge in IoT roaming connections by 2028 amidst concerns of operator readiness.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023