A key aim is to support the GSMA SGP.32 eSIM remote provisioning and management standard for automobiles The company’s offering would relieve automotive manufacturers of a costly and laborious process Soracom recently announced its global strategy for the connected...
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Simbe, Tageos, Kudelski IoT, GreyOrange, Simplismart: RFID News Roundup
Simbe Raises $50 Million in Latest Fundraising Round Simbe, a leading provider of store intelligence solutions, announced on Oct. 24 the closing of a $50 million Series C equity financing round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with participation...
U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Weigh in on RFID Case
OnAsset Intelligence asserted a patent for using RFID tags against Zebra Technologies in a suit in 2019 Zebra previously filed a petition with the Supreme Court, arguing that the Federal Circuit failed to clarify what it means by "an exclusionary right." A case...
Beontag Opens New RFID Plant in Ohio
The site will run cutting-edge machinery for the manufacture of self-adhesives and RFID smart tags for industrial, logistics and retail applications The facility will be able to ship up to 3 billion RFID tags and up to 2.9 billion sq of graphic and label materials per...
WAV, Auburn University, Trident IoT, Axzon, Blecon: RFID News Roundup
Auburn to Expand RFID Lab Auburn’s Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Lab is seeking more space. Currently housed in the former Bruno’s grocery store building on East Glenn Avenue, officials are moving forward in attempts of securing a new building that would...
Survey Finds Rising Confidence in IoT Solutions Among Enterprises
The survey found 95 percent of respondents expect to see measurable benefits from IoT within two years of deployment Additionally, 56 percent of companies said they are now investing over $1 million on IoT in 2024 The recently released Omdia's Internet of Things (IoT)...
Qorvo, BleedIO Tech, L-com, STMicroelectronics: RFID News Roundup
Qorvo Offers new SoC for Smart Devices Qorvo has launched a new system-on-chip (SoC) solution for smart home devices. The QPG6200Lis a next-generation IoT system incorporates the company’s ConcurrentConnect technology, offering multi-network support for Matter,...
Samsung Teams Up with Hyundai, Kia for Connected Cars
The agreement aims to integrate Samsung’s SmartThings IoT platform with Hyundai and Kia’s software-defined vehicles Vehicles can be added to the connected SmartThings ecosystem, controlling air conditioners, air purifiers or other connected devices while driving home...
EZO Offers New IoT-Powered Features for its CMMS
The company’s new offering integrates IoT sensors for predictive maintenance A series of updates based on the new feature is expected to be rolled out for the rest of the calendar year EZO has launched new features to its computerized maintenance management system...
Avery Dennison, IoTech, Abbott Label, Comprion: RFID News Roundup
Avery Dennison Launches AD Dura 2.0 Avery Dennison is now offering AD Dura 2.0, a reinforced reusable label solution offering resistance to water, heat, vibration and shock. Designed for harsh environments, AD Dura 2.0 can be used in conjunction with a host of Avery...
CFPB Seeks Comments on Contactless Payments Before October Ruling
Developers with a stake in Apple’s regulations on contactless payments are encouraged to submit comments The CFPB will be finalizing rules to accelerate the shift to “open banking” in the U.S. next month With Apple liberalizing access to third-party developers when it...
Alfred International, Telit Cinterion, HID Global: RFID News Roundup
Alfred DB2S with Built-in RFID Card Reader Now Available in U.S. Alfred International has launched the Alfred DB2S with built-in RFID card reader and Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) in the U.S. market. The Alfred DB2S Smart Lock boasts a built-in RFID card reader, capable of...