
Smart Cities


Energous Transmitter Receives South Korean Regulatory Approval
The WattUp PowerBridge, part of the company's ecosystem of IoT wireless power transfer technologies, has been granted approval for unlimited distance transmission.
New Module Supports NB-IoT, Cat-M1 Frequencies
A product from Renesas Electronics is being built into devices requiring LPWAN-based connectivity across global locations so they can provide wireless coverage in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Seoul and Kyiv Receive Smart-City Awards
The Korean and Ukrainian cities have been honored for their embracing of digital and connected technologies for the betterment of their citizens.
Japan’s LoRaWAN Adoption May Grow with Technology Partnership
IT company Takumi Shoji is teaming with Kerlink to offer end-to-end IoT solutions for applications ranging from industrial and smart-city monitoring to tracking landslides and preventing bear attacks.
IoT Transmits Fresh Water Levels from Remote Islands
IoT Ventures' solution uses solar power and Semtech-based LoRaWAN connectivity to detect and transmit water availability in the Cook Islands, and the company is partnering with Lacuna Space to expand coverage to locations lacking cellular networks.
Senet Expands Public LoRaWAN Network Across New York City
The technology is intended to improve utility operations, building management, food safety and municipal services.
Hygiene Solutions Gain Connection in Hong Kong via IoT
LBS Smart Technology's solutions track health risks based on air quality, rodents and other public health conditions, using Sigfox 0G connectivity from Thinxtra.
National ID Program Digitally Connects Rwandan Citizens
Nearly 95 percent of citizens are enrolled in the program, which provides an ID card with a barcode, biometrics and a photograph to allow easy and secure access to services.