Author: esther

Wi-Fi use cases have always been constrained by the coverage area that the technology supports but more options are now available, including Wi-Fi HaLow which offers range of more than one kilometer. The technology combines low power consumption with long range and strong penetration plus high security, making it ideal for a new generation of […]

Greater intelligence at the edge places significant additional demands on IoT devices which must now include greater processing power and the ability to support low-latency decision making. This relies on smart modules which encapsulate additional functions that would previously have been handled by separate components, adding cost and complexity to devices. Smart modules bring together […]

Deciding which module to select for asset tracking starts with the attributes of the asset to be tracked. The tracking requirements of a very high value asset that moves internationally are very different to a relatively low value asset, the movements of which are confined to a single site such as a campus or port. […]

Although the era of automated cars seamlessly whisking us from home to work remains years away, much of the foundational effort to enable driverless vehicles and assisted driving is well underway. Importantly, the automotive industry needs to build trust to ensure users are ready to accept various levels of assistance and automation. Underpinning this are […]

Non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) are set to revolutionize IoT connectivity as they roll out and bridge connectivity gaps between satellite and cellular networks. NTNs have transformative potential for IoT connectivity across the globe because they exploit the wireless communications capabilities of satellites while travelling through areas in which there is no cellular, fiber or copper connectivity […]

As the era of massive IoT gathers pace, jurisdictions across the globe are introducing comprehensive regulations covering safety, security and performance which present a baseline for all connected devices to comply with. Certification is a prerequisite for market introduction because without the correct certification, devices will not be allowed to connect to carrier networks. The […]

Understanding dual-band GNSS As positioning-based services continue to grow, GNSS technology has come a long way. It’s no longer just about GPS – we now have multiple global systems like GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and regional ones like QZSS and NavIC. Each of these systems sends signals on different frequency bands, and today’s receivers can use […]

A smart module as the name suggests has added smartness compared to a typical cellular IoT module. It encapsulates additional functions that would previously have been handled by separate components, adding cost and complexity to devices. Smart modules bring together computing, graphics processing, data storage and connectivity into a single, unified and compact hardware component. […]

A great benefit of recent innovations in wireless connectivity has been that a wider range of smart home devices than ever before can now connect and enable new experiences and functions. Innovation has driven down costs to the extent that lightbulbs, smart speakers, wearables, security alarms and many more smart home use cases can be […]

GNSS tracking enables the location of devices to be tracked precisely – even down to the centimeter level. The value of this can be extremely high to deployments that rely on timely, accurate location data but the benefits place substantial pressures on device designers and developers. Beyond the immediate challenges of engineering devices so they […]