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Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?

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Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
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Vusion & Qualcomm unveil AI-native vision for retail

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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wearables
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digital transformation
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Vusion and Qualcomm set out vision for AI-native shops using BLE, smart shelves and edge computing to tighten operations and boost margins.
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inTechnology names Jason Webb to lead duress shift

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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physical security
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risk & compliance
inTechnology appoints Jason Webb to drive RTLS and Bluetooth-based duress migrations as healthcare and custodial sites replace legacy systems.
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GPS tracking cuts losses of BodyGuard T infusion pumps

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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RFiD Discovery's GPS lockbox halts losses of BodyGuard T infusion pumps, saving NHS trusts over GBP £100,000 and easing discharge delays.
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Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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uc
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agricultural technology
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edge computing
Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.
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RFiD Discovery unveils automated hospital contact tracing

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
RFiD Discovery launches Bluetooth-based hospital contact tracing to speed infection control, cutting manual workload and exposure risk.
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Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.
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Cisco Duo launches identity service to tackle AI cyber threats

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Cisco Duo unveils Duo IAM, a new identity service enhancing AI-driven security with passwordless login and advanced threat protection for safer access.
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Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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grandstream
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network management
Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.
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Digital Matter launches Manta Fusion for advanced tracking

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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digital matter
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Digital Matter has unveiled the Manta Fusion, a cutting-edge battery-powered tracker that promises over 10 years of battery life and precise positioning.
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Microcontroller market report reveals future trends & impacts

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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5g & beyond
Microcontroller market surges as Transparency Market Research report highlights their role in modern tech, future trends, and advancements in AI, 5G, and cybersecurity.
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Myriota unveils FlexSense to accelerate IoT development globally

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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connectivity
Myriota unveils FlexSense, a revolutionary IoT platform, promising rapid deployment and extensive battery life, significantly accelerating sensor-based solutions.
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Myriota launches FlexSense to revolutionise satellite IoT solutions

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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agricultural technology
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iot
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supply chain
Myriota launches FlexSense, a satellite IoT hardware platform, promising to cut IoT solution development from years to months.
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Nordic Semiconductor partners with Google for enhanced device tracking

Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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software development
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google
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location tracking
Nordic Semiconductor teams up with Google to offer support for Google's 'Find My Device' network and 'unknown tracker alerts' via the nRF Connect SDK, providing enhanced tracking and security options.