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Netmore unveils Pulse partner push for global IoT scale
Smart Cities

Netmore unveils Pulse partner push for global IoT scale

Netmore launches its Pulse partner scheme to streamline global IoT roll-outs, unifying over 200 partners and prioritising LoRaWAN at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Wi-SUN unveils low-energy IoT certification for cities
Smart Cities

Wi-SUN unveils low-energy IoT certification for cities

Wi-SUN launches FAN 1.1 Low Energy certification to unify low-power and high-performance IoT devices on one smart city network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges
Software-as-a-Service

LoRaWAN hits 125 million IoT devices as growth surges

LoRaWAN tops 125 million IoT devices worldwide as deployments accelerate, with leading networks seeing annual growth of up to 50%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030
Internet of Things

Wi-Fi IoT chipset spending to reach USD $4.84 billion by 2030

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Satellite IoT market to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030
Unified Communications

Satellite IoT market to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT
Internet of Things

Rob Zagarella joins LoRa Alliance board to boost global IoT

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024
Smart Cities

LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
IoT tech combats UK's costly water leakage crisis
Internet of Things

IoT tech combats UK's costly water leakage crisis

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence
Unified Communications

Netmore Group acquires Everynet, expands global presence

Netmore Group has acquired Everynet, boosting its global IoT capabilities and expanding its network to 17 countries with over 2.3 million active devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
MultiTech CEO joins LoRa Alliance board to further IoT growth
Internet of Things

MultiTech CEO joins LoRa Alliance board to further IoT growth

Stefan Lindvall, CEO of MultiTech, becomes a member of the board of directors for the LoRa Alliance, underlining his commitment to advancing IoT technologies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
LoRa Alliance unveils advanced future development roadmap
Internet of Things

LoRa Alliance unveils advanced future development roadmap

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.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
LoRa Alliance highlights growth & innovation in 2023 report
Agricultural Technology

LoRa Alliance highlights growth & innovation in 2023 report

LoRa Alliance annual report reveals a significant increase in global LoRaWAN deployments across varied markets, showcasing vast ROI and fulfilling Industry 5.0 requirements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Internet of Things doesn't have to be overwhelming
Smart Cities

Internet of Things doesn't have to be overwhelming

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

By Donna Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
NNNCo and Agriculture Vic to roll out rural IoT networks
Internet of Things

NNNCo and Agriculture Vic to roll out rural IoT networks

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.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020

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Pelion wins key IoT Breakthrough award for enterprise
Unified Communications

Pelion wins key IoT Breakthrough award for enterprise

Glasgow-based Pelion has been named Emerging Company of the Year for Enterprise at the 10th annual Internet of Things Breakthrough Awards.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Trilliant & OZZ Electric expand EV energy management in B.C
Smart Cities

Trilliant & OZZ Electric expand EV energy management in B.C

Trilliant expands its partnership with OZZ Electric to deploy advanced EV energy management and sub-metering across British Columbia's growing electric vehicle network.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
LoRa Alliance names new CEO & Board Chair for growth
Internet of Things

LoRa Alliance names new CEO & Board Chair for growth

The LoRa Alliance has appointed Alper Yegin as CEO and Olivier Beaujard as Board Chair, signalling a new phase in LoRaWAN's global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024