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Wireless Broadband Alliance backs zero-touch IoT onboarding
Manufacturing

Wireless Broadband Alliance backs zero-touch IoT onboarding

The trial could cut the labour and security risks of bringing hundreds of connected devices online, with automatic setup from first power-on.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
DWARFLAB launches Draco smart telescope in two editions
Bluetooth

DWARFLAB launches Draco smart telescope in two editions

Amateur astronomers get a portable all-in-one imager with 300-second exposures and built-in tracking, starting at GBP £1,299.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Tarana & Scot-Tel-Gould launch 6 GHz trial in Aberdeen
Unified Communications

Tarana & Scot-Tel-Gould launch 6 GHz trial in Aberdeen

Rural broadband could get a boost as the Aberdeen-area test examines whether shared 6 GHz spectrum can lift capacity without disruption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Wi-Fi (WiFi) stories

Wise adds eSIM data plans & QR payments for travellers
Fintech

Wise adds eSIM data plans & QR payments for travellers

Travellers can now buy mobile data and scan local payment codes in Wise's app, as the firm expands its push into trip spending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Financial services top mobile verification activity
Data Protection

Financial services top mobile verification activity

Financial firms accounted for 41.6% of verified mobile activity in the first half of 2026, as numbers became central to banking and account recovery.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support
Data Analytics

Airties launches Aura AI engine for telecoms support

Turknet is first to use the system as operators seek to cut support costs, reduce engineer visits and fix broadband faults faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
FARx appoints ex-BT executive as Chairman for expansion
Gaming

FARx appoints ex-BT executive as Chairman for expansion

Seed-backed FARx is ramping up abroad as deepfake and identity-fraud attacks push demand for its biometric authentication tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Dyson unveils 13 intelligent machines across new ranges
Robotics

Dyson unveils 13 intelligent machines across new ranges

Customers will see Dyson push into oral care and broader home tech, with 13 connected products and support services now on offer.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Australia & New Zealand plan duress alarm standard
Cybersecurity

Australia & New Zealand plan duress alarm standard

A draft standard could make wearable duress alarms prove they alert responders within five seconds and send the worker's location.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
AI adoption puts pressure on campus and branch networks
Firewalls

AI adoption puts pressure on campus and branch networks

Most organisations are unprepared for AI traffic surges, with 73% expecting campus and branch network capacity limits within two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

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Integrated Research launches Clarion SaaS tool
Software-as-a-Service

Integrated Research launches Clarion SaaS tool

The cloud-native product is aimed at helping IT teams spot call and meeting problems before they trigger support tickets in distributed workforces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
MOBI launches home health bundles for ageing & GLP-1 users
Smart Home

MOBI launches home health bundles for ageing & GLP-1 users

Older adults and GLP-1 users can now buy bundled connected devices for tracking vitals and medication routines at home.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Hitron & Airties target SMB broadband gap for ISPs
Digital Transformation

Hitron & Airties target SMB broadband gap for ISPs

SMBs could get better broadband options as ISPs gain a lower-cost way to package business-grade features and lift revenue per user.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul
Firewalls

UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul

The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
ROCTEL becomes Ekahau reseller to boost Wi-Fi offer
Firewalls

ROCTEL becomes Ekahau reseller to boost Wi-Fi offer

Irish organisations can now buy Ekahau Wi-Fi planning tools through ROCTEL, as demand rises for better coverage and in-house network testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Sodexo expands Ricoh tech rollout across Australia
Unified Communications

Sodexo expands Ricoh tech rollout across Australia

The wider deployment will help keep printers, video calls and network gear working at remote mine sites and offices across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Getac says rugged tech boosts mining safety & data
Digital Transformation

Getac says rugged tech boosts mining safety & data

Weak connectivity and harsh site conditions can halt data capture in mines, making rugged devices a safety and workflow issue.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026