Altair introduces iSIM and 2G support on its flagship product

IoT EEtimes | March 12, 2020

Last month, we were planning to conduct a series of interviews and meetings at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), here in Barcelona. Obviously, it has been impossible to realize those meetings; the GSMA canceled the entire conference and exhibition. We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to bring IoT Times readers the latest news about IoT solutions, including new chipsets, connectivity, security, 5G, and other relevant technologies. After the GSMA announcement of canceling MWC, we reached out to the companies and industry leaders we were scheduled to meet at the show, and we are conducting those interviews by phone, videoconferencing, and, when possible, traveling to see them at their offices. Altair Semiconductor, a Sony company, is a developer of high-performance connectivity chipsets. The company’s product portfolio includes baseband processors, RF transceivers, and a range of reference hardware products.

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According to Counterpoint Research, the 5G+Wi-Fi 7 market will see cumulative shipments of over 7 billion devices through 2027 and grow at more than 100% annually between now and 2027 driven by leading applications including smartphones, gateways and routers, and the automotive sector.

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According to Counterpoint Research, the 5G+Wi-Fi 7 market will see cumulative shipments of over 7 billion devices through 2027 and grow at more than 100% annually between now and 2027 driven by leading applications including smartphones, gateways and routers, and the automotive sector.

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Infrastructure, Industrial IoT

PowerFlex Announces New Integration with Samsara to Optimize EV Fleet Management and Charging Operations

businesswire | August 18, 2023

PowerFlex, a leading provider of large-scale EV charging solutions, has announced a new integration with Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations dependent on physical operations to harness IoT data and develop actionable insights. The integration of the PowerFlex X EV charging management software with Samsara’s vehicle telematics solution will support and optimize light, medium, and heavy duty fleet operations as vehicle electrification ramps up across the country. The PowerFlex X and Samsara integration is enabled by Samsara’s open data platform and will enhance the user experience for mutual customers. The system will provide alerts and comprehensive dashboards for vehicle location and state of charge (SOC). It will also track and record real-time and historical sustainability insights, such as idling and fuel efficiency, which feeds into PowerFlex’s Adaptive Load Management for EV charging optimization and cost savings. “This integration exemplifies PowerFlex’s commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions and enhancing the EV charging experience for fleet operators,” said Raphael Declercq, CEO of PowerFlex. “By combining our expertise in charging management with Samsara's robust telematics capabilities, we can provide our customers with a powerful tool to optimize their fleet operations and drive the transition to electric mobility.” By leveraging the PowerFlex X CMS and Samsara integration, PowerFlex and Samsara customers can benefit from a unified solution that combines fleet management and EV charging capabilities, resulting in improved efficiency, streamlined operations, and data-driven decision making for EV fleets. With integrated data from PowerFlex X and Samsara, customers can monitor and analyze charging patterns and energy consumption to improve charging infrastructure planning, energy efficiency, and overall fleet readiness. Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud makes it easy for organizations to access, analyze and act upon real-time data from warehouses, trucks, trailers, and equipment to improve their safety, efficiency, and sustainability. With an open API, Samsara’s platform enables customers to connect their most important third-party applications and unlock a holistic view of their physical operations. About Samsara Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

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Software and Tools, Security

Ericsson Joins AWS and Hitachi America R&D to Unlock Innovation

Ericsson | September 05, 2023

In a partnership, three major technology giants, Ericsson, Amazon Web Services, and Hitachi America R&D, have recently united to spotlight the transformative potential of existing 5G, artificial intelligence, and automation solutions within the manufacturing sector. Their collaborative effort aims to elevate productivity, enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, bolster safety measures, and curtail costs. This milestone was realized through a private 5G infrastructure trial orchestrated by the three companies at Hitachi Astemo Americas' electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Berea, Kentucky, USA. Real-time video feeds from the component assembly operation, processed using Hitachi video analytics, were transmitted across the Ericsson private 5G network. This approach enabled the early detection of defects, thereby minimizing material wastage and production losses. The primary objective was to construct, train, and implement these models to elevate product quality on the manufacturing floor, a substantial stride in integrating multiple technological components within the industry. It demonstrates the potential for improving product quality, operational efficiency, and supply chain optimization. Ericsson Private 5G, built upon Ericsson's 4G and 5G radio technology and dual-mode core, facilitates a wide array of applications in both indoor and outdoor environments. It seamlessly integrates with business operations, devices, and applications, ushering in elevated levels of efficiency in productivity, cost-effectiveness, and energy consumption. This pre-integrated product will ensure swift deployment, offering advanced and intelligent operations while safeguarding sensitive data on-site. The adaptability of Ericsson Private 5G extends to various use cases, industries, and complexities, catering to the diverse needs of enterprises. The deployment results have showcased significant operational and business impacts, from enhanced product quality and cost reduction to optimizing the entire supply chain ecosystem. Notably, the implementation of use cases through Ericsson Private 5G has been an achievement, as evidenced by the swift setup of cameras on a live production assembly line for electric vehicle motor components. The seamless transfer of vast video data to AWS Snow Family devices, enabled by 5G's low latency and high throughput, enabled streamlined decision-making. On Thursday, August 24, 2023, Ericsson hosted a webinar discussing the full deployment and highlighting how private 5G is a dependable, flexible, and high-performance network for manufacturing use cases involving AI and ML automation models.

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Enterprise Iot, Platforms

D3 Security to Showcase New Smart SOAR™ Features at Infosecurity Europe

businesswire | June 26, 2023

D3 Security, the security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) vendor that does what others can’t, today announced that it is a sponsor of the 2023 Infosecurity Europe conference. The event takes place at ExCeL London from June 20-22. At booth AA62, D3 Security will present the new capabilities of its Smart SOAR™ platform, including enhanced reporting and its unique MSSP client access portal. "We are thrilled to showcase our Smart SOAR platform at Infosecurity Europe 2023, Europe's most anticipated cybersecurity event,” said Amardeep Dhingra, Director of Strategic Alliances at D3 Security. "We know security leaders at the event will be blown away by the latest advances in our SOAR platform, which make it easier than ever to enable an effective cybersecurity mesh architecture.” Smart SOAR’s revamped Reporting and Analytics dashboard module provides security executives and managers with personalized dashboards, enabling them to monitor their SLAs and KPIs in real time. The innovative widget-based system and highly customizable dashboards offer security teams deep insights into their security posture. Also new to Smart SOAR is the MSSP Client Portal, which revolutionizes the interaction between MSSPs and their clients, fostering transparency, collaboration, and rapid response. By giving clients limited but meaningful access to their data on the SOAR platform, Smart SOAR empowers MSSPs to serve their clients more effectively while promoting shared security objectives. D3 Security invites all attendees to visit booth AA62 at Infosecurity Europe 2023, where the D3 team will be providing demos of Smart SOAR’s capabilities. Infosecurity Europe is the largest and most attended information security event in Europe. Infosecurity Europe 2023 promises to provide critical insights and updates, specifically tailored for C-level information security professionals. This year's event has an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, exhibitors, and workshops providing CPE and CPD credits. About D3 Security D3 Security’s Smart SOAR™ helps solve many of the most entrenched problems in cybersecurity—including analyst burnout, alert overwhelm, and information silos—by transforming separate tools into a unified ecosystem with multi-tier automation, codeless orchestration, robust case management, and environment-wide reporting. Smart SOAR performs autonomous triage and drastically reduces false positives so that enterprise, MSSP, and public sector security teams can spend more time on real threats.

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