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Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach

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Radisys and AccelerComm add NB-IoT to their 5G satellite stack, letting operators serve low-power IoT and broadband over shared spectrum.
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AI tops 2026 industrial tech radar as maturity gaps grow

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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AI tops IoT Analytics' 2026 industrial tech radar as firms chase less mature trends while core connectivity and compute quietly solidify.
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Netmore unveils Pulse partner push for global IoT scale

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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Netmore launches its Pulse partner scheme to streamline global IoT roll-outs, unifying over 200 partners and prioritising LoRaWAN at scale.
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Wi-SUN unveils low-energy IoT certification for cities

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Wi-SUN launches FAN 1.1 Low Energy certification to unify low-power and high-performance IoT devices on one smart city network.
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Pelion wins key IoT Breakthrough award for enterprise

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Glasgow-based Pelion has been named Emerging Company of the Year for Enterprise at the 10th annual Internet of Things Breakthrough Awards.
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LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.
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Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Spending on Wi-Fi IoT chipsets is projected to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030, driven by low-power tech and new Wi-Fi standards like 6E and 7.
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Satellite IoT market to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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The satellite IoT market is set to grow at a 26% CAGR to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030, driven by tech advances and rising demand for remote connectivity.
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LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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The LoRa Alliance's 2024 End of Year Report reveals remarkable growth, with over 350 million LoRaWAN nodes and major corporations embracing this LPWAN technology.
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IoT tech combats UK's costly water leakage crisis

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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IoT technology is emerging as a key solution to combat the UK's water leakage crisis, which saw over 1 trillion litres lost last year.
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Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Netmore Group has acquired Everynet, boosting its global IoT capabilities and expanding its network to 17 countries with over 2.3 million active devices.
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MultiTech CEO joins LoRa Alliance board to further IoT growth

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Stefan Lindvall, CEO of MultiTech, becomes a member of the board of directors for the LoRa Alliance, underlining his commitment to advancing IoT technologies.
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LoRa Alliance unveils advanced future development roadmap

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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The LoRa Alliance unveils a new roadmap for LoRaWAN, aiming to extend its market reach, simplify implementation, and enhance connectivity for large-scale, low-power IoT solutions.
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LoRa Alliance highlights growth & innovation in 2023 report

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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LoRa Alliance annual report reveals a significant increase in global LoRaWAN deployments across varied markets, showcasing vast ROI and fulfilling Industry 5.0 requirements.
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Internet of Things doesn't have to be overwhelming

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Smart cities, buildings, and utilities face similar challenges in deploying IoT. Open standards and LPWANs, like LoRaWAN, offer cost-effective solutions.