INFRASTRUCTURE
Sierra Wireless | February 01, 2023
On January 31, 2023, Sierra Wireless, one of the leading IoT solutions providers, introduced the Smart Connectivity Premium and extended coverage in the U.S. with eUICC specifications.
GSMA eSIM, the specification for eUICC, designs this connectivity across the globe with various technologies. If service becomes unreachable, it will switch between networks and profiles in about 190 countries, including the three leading carrier networks in the U.S.
Principal Analyst at Juniper Research, Scarlett Woodford, said, “eUICC software allows for increased flexibility in consumer and industrial use cases, with both sectors benefiting from the enhanced network coverage realized by eSIM connectivity. Within the IoT space, a connected device benefits from the same level of coverage whilst roaming as it would when connected to its local network. IoT stakeholders will benefit from the profile swap and localization abilities afforded by eSIM technology. That is, eSIMs will allow roaming devices to download local profiles, enabling logistics managers to monitor these profiles remotely.”
(Source – Business Wire)
Senior Vice President of Ecosystem Development at Kigen, Jean-Philippe Betoin, said, “Sierra Wireless has been a valued partner of Kigen for many years. This new offering enables customers to access more networks via Kigen eSIM, enabling future-proofed IoT managed connectivity for global applications. With industrial IoT increasingly becoming business-critical, resilient connectivity options are essential.”
(Source – Business Wire)
Vice President of Semtech’s IoT Connected Services Group, Ross Gray, said, “Using eUICC capabilities for expanded network access and coverage further strengthens Sierra Wireless’ global IoT managed connectivity offering for customers. Sierra Wireless’ Smart Connectivity service simplifies how customers connect and manage their deployments. With one global SIM, it accelerates IoT time-to-market, ensures resilient global coverage, maximizes uptime, reduces operational costs, and provides IoT customers with seamless expansion into new markets with access to over 600 partner networks in over 190 countries. Now, thanks to our partnerships with the leading U.S. carriers, it also offers expanded coverage in the United States as well.”
(Source – Business Wire)
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless, a subsidiary of Semtech Company, is one of the leading IoT solution providers in the world, connecting network services, devices, and software. It offers technology solutions for wireless cellular modules, integrated embedded processing, open-source applications, 4G cloud-managed LTE routers, eSIMs, and 5G vehicle routers. It has about 200 patents in wireless technologies from about 600 partner networks. It empowers businesses with connectivity, connects devices with data, and provides real-time and accurate insights.
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SOFTWARE AND TOOLS
Energous Corporation | January 18, 2023
Energous Corporation, a developer of RF-based charging for wireless power networks, has announced that AirFuel RF, a radio frequency-based wireless charging technology from AirFuel Alliance, is now an industry standard. With the adoption of AirFuel RF as an industry standard, Energous is one step closer to realizing its goal of having its wireless power networks become the preferred method for powering consumer electronics.
Energous has been a board member of the AirFuel Alliance since 2016 and supports the development of this industry standard for wireless charging technology that can be used for IoT devices, allowing for batteryless, mobile, waterproof, maintenance-free, and easier-to-implement devices. With the development of AirFuel RF as an industry standard, Energous can now take its charging technology to the next level.
Cesar Johnston, CEO of Energous, commented, “Energous has been on the AirFuel Alliance board of directors since 2016 and we are proud to have supported this development, a critical milestone for the scalability of the growing ecosystem of IoT devices, which need consistent and reliable power.” He added, “Over-the-air RF-based wireless power enabled by AirFuel RF and our WattUp technology frees IoT deployments from the burdens of replaceable batteries and power cables, enabling a new reality of batteryless, mobile, waterproof, maintenance-free, and easier-to-implement devices.”
(Source: Businesswire)
This technology makes it possible for wearables, retail, smart sensors, accessories, and more to work without batteries. With this new industry standard, Energous' AirFuel RF technology will open up many possibilities for developing the Internet of Things (IoT).
About Energous Corporation
Energous Corporationis the global leader in wireless power networks. Its award-winning WattUp® solution is the only one that enables both contact and distance charging via a fully compatible ecosystem. WattUp, which is built on fast, efficient, and highly scalable RF-based charging technology, is positioned to offer improvements in power, efficiency, foreign device detection, freedom of movement, and overall cost over older, first-generation coil-based charging technologies for industrial and retail IoT, smart homes, smart cities, and medical devices. Energous creates silicon-based wireless power transfer (WPT) technologies and customizable reference designs for global customers, as well as providing worldwide regulatory assistance, a dependable supply chain, quality assurance, and sales and technical support. To date, the company has received over 200 patents for its WattUp wireless charging technology and received the world's first FCC Part 18 certification for at-distance wireless charging.
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ENTERPRISE IOT, INFRASTRUCTURE
Identiv | February 16, 2023
On February 15, 2023, Identiv, Inc., a global innovator in digital identification and security in the Internet of Things (IoT), entered an exclusive strategic agreement with Trace-ID, a leading provider of UHF RFID technology and solutions based in Spain. As a result, it will become the exclusive provider of Trace-ID's entire line of specialty and industrial UHF RFID in North America.
The partnership with Trace-ID expands Identiv's manufacturing footprint, allowing the company to add to its already-extensive product line and bolstering its position as a worldwide leader in specialty RFID technology. In addition, it will enable Identiv to deliver industrial UHF RFID solutions for many use cases in numerous industry sectors.
This agreement will make best-in-class specialty and industrial UHF RFID available at competitive prices. It also gives Identiv access to a European manufacturing facility with a direct line of sight to 1 Bn units of specialty UHF capacity.
Identiv's integrated ecosystems put IoT in motion by assigning digital identities to every physical object. Its innovative RFID team is responsible for research, design, software development, and manufacturing. As a result, tags, inlays, and labels are embedded in billions of commonplace items, including pharmaceuticals, luxury brands, medical devices, specialty retail, athletic apparel, industrial applications, and many more.
Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM of IoT Business at Identiv, said, "Identiv continues to gain global demand for higher-value designs of UHF solutions for specific applications, including industrial and specialty applications." He added, "This exclusive manufacturing and partnership agreement allows us to expand our growing product portfolio even further, reaching new markets at a very competitive price point."
(Source – Business Wire)
About Identiv
Identiv is a global leader in authentication and security solutions headquartered in Fremont, California. It authenticates frictionless access and operations anywhere, safeguards identities from hacking attempts, protects intellectual property, and boosts IoT innovations. RFID and NFC, cybersecurity and the entire range of physical access, video, and audio security are provided by the platform. It is relied upon by a prestigious group of partners and progressive clients in various vertical markets worldwide. From critical infrastructure to government agencies, hospitals to schools, airports to seaports, startups to corporations, it safeguards the people and locations that fuel daily lives.
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