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How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control
Smart Cities

How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control

Connected traps are letting volunteers and facilities managers monitor pest activity remotely, cutting checks and speeding up response times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Jul 2019
Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world
Data Protection

Protecting your ability to contribute to a sustainable world

Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Global Stories

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Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Manufacturing

Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?

AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
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

Stories from Other Regions

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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