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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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Netmore unveils Pulse partner push for global IoT scale

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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

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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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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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Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Rob Zagarella, CEO of NNNCo, joins the LoRa Alliance board, bringing IoT expertise to accelerate LoRaWAN growth in Australia, NZ, the UK, and Asia-Pacific.
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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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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.
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NNNCo and Agriculture Vic to roll out rural IoT networks

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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NNNCo and Agriculture Victoria are collaborating to deploy IoT networks over 600 farms covering 5,000 sq. km as part of a Victorian Government-funded trial.
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Gold Coast launches Australia's largest city LoRaWAN network

Mon, 20th May 2019
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The City of Gold Coast has launched Australia's largest LoRaWAN network, supporting over 600,000 sensors, furthering its vision to be a leading digital city.
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Ruckus' new access point leverages .11ax for complex networks

Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Ruckus Networks introduces the industry's first IoT- and LTE-ready 802.11ax access point, delivering secure, high-capacity performance in dense environments.
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Don't believe the LPWAN hype (yet): It's still a work-in-progress

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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GlobalData believes that it's still early days for the LPWAN era, despite an increased uptake as mobile operators increasingly offer IoT connectivity.
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LPWAN market about to boom, hand-in-hand with IoT - IDC NZ

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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The low power WAN market is about to get competitive thanks to the rise of IoT, according to a new IDC NZ report.