Author: duncancolquhoun

System-on-chips (SoCs), system-on-modules (SoMs), and single-board computers (SBCs) all deliver on the promise of simplified hardware integration and help to reduce the number of discrete components in a device. This is achieved by bringing together functions such as memory, processing, and connectivity into one component that enables easy integration with a range of peripherals. Designers […]

As IoT devices feature greater capabilities and become autonomous systems that utilize AI, the bill of materials (BOM) payload has increased significantly to include processing, memory, power management, and connectivity. Specifying discrete components for each of these functions adds to the integration burden, creates purchasing and supply chain challenges, and takes up additional space in […]

The global smart manufacturing market is seeing significant inward investment as enterprises seek to reap the rewards of more efficient, optimized manufacturing. Analyst firm IoT Analytics reports that the global smart manufacturing market reached US$175 billion in 2025 and predicts that the market will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of […]

The momentum being seen in the Direct-to-Cell market among consumers is seeing millions of monthly users adopt the technology to ensure they receive coverage when there is no cellular infrastructure present. Juniper Research says there were 17.4 million monthly active users of the technology and this is set to rise to 133.1 million total monthly […]

The EU’s RED DA – its Radio Equipment Directive Delegated Act – is now actively enforced, with compliance mandatory for all internet-connected radio equipment sold in the EU market. RED DA encapsulates new obligations for network resilience, improved personal data and privacy protection, as well as reduction of monetary fraud. RED DA activates articles 3.3(d), […]

IoT is moving beyond simple connectivity. Devices are increasingly expected to process data locally, make decisions in real time, and remain secure, connected, and manageable throughout long deployment lifecycles. This shift is driving the demand for smart modules that combine application processing, memory, operating system support, rich interfaces, and wireless connectivity in a production-ready platform. […]

Intelligence is continuously moving closer to the edge, but with that comes significant complexities as developers seek to ensure their modern edge devices balance competing demands for high performance, low power consumption, and robust security. System-on-module (SoM) designs help contribute to edge system optimization by enabling compact devices with multiple functions accommodated in the single […]

While developers and engineers devote significant attention to selecting modules with the correct form factor, power consumption, connectivity performance, and cost for their use cases, antenna selection is often overlooked and left to the end of the development process. This can cause significant issues as even well-chosen modules suffer performance degradation because of sub-optimal antenna […]

With the enterprise IoT market reported to have grown 13% year-on-year in 2025 and 14% growth expected this year, it’s clear that significant momentum lies behind the US$324 billion market, according to IoT Analytics. A significant part of this expansion is because of the rise of intelligence at the edge, which is empowering automated and […]

Real-time kinematic (RTK) correction is a reliable, mature solution that delivers instant centimeter-level positioning accuracy for GNSS applications. By leveraging carrier-phase measurements and corrections from reference stations, RTK enables a rover receiver to achieve centimeter-level precision within seconds. However, not all RTK architectures deliver the same level of performance. Today, two main approaches are widely […]