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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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Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.
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Landis+Gyr halves costs by moving Oracle workloads to Google Cloud

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Landis+Gyr cut infrastructure costs by 50% and boosted efficiency by migrating Oracle workloads from Windows to Linux on Google Cloud with Tessell's help.
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Giesecke+Devrient unveils iSIM solution for IoT devices

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security has unveiled a new iSIM solution for IoT, developed with Telit Cinterion, enhancing connectivity and security.
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Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
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SAS & NET2GRID join forces to transform energy intelligence

Fri, 17th May 2024
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NET2GRID and SAS have partnered to revolutionise customer intelligence and DER grid planning in the energy sector with advanced AI and analytics tools.
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Smart Water Meters set to revolutionise Australian utilities

Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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Australian utility adopts smart meters, partnering with Amdocs for data-driven water conservation and enhanced digital metering capabilities.
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Databricks launches AI-driven Data Intelligence Platform for Energy sector

Sat, 13th Apr 2024
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Databricks launches the Data Intelligence Platform for Energy, enabling a unified approach to analytics using open lakehouse technology, and championing energy transitions with AI and predictive capabilities.
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Streamlining carbon measurement for SMEs: The case for using spend-based data

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Spend-based data offers a quick, cost-effective route for SMEs to measure carbon emissions, aiding green-business goals and meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
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Three reasons why open standards will be at the heart of energy transition

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Open standards are pivotal to the transition from fossil-based to renewable energy, ensuring compatibility, averting vendor lock-in, and ensuring flexibility.
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Nordic Semiconductor expands IoT series with nRF9151 device

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Nordic Semiconductor enhances its nRF91 Series cellular IoT devices with the launch of nRF9151, a compact, pre-certified device.
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IoT Analytics predicts significant growth in global smart meter adoption

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Global smart meter adoption reveals uneven progress, with 1.06 billion units installed worldwide by 2023, led by North America's 77% market penetration, says IoT Analytics.
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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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Vector's PRISMED project receives inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Vector's PRISMED project awarded inaugural Commerce Commission innovation grant, aimed at utilising smart meter data.
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AWS and VTS launch Diverge to accelerate Australia's renewable energy shift

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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AWS and VTS introduce Diverge platform to speed up Australia's transition to renewable energy, optimising smart meter data.
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Bluecurrent & Spark achieve 1 million IoT connections in New Zealand

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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Bluecurrent and Spark notch up one million IoT connections in NZ for smarter metering, bolstering efficiency and innovation.
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Diverge powers 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Amazon Web Services and Vector Technology Solutions' joint venture, Diverge, now powers over 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand.
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Genesis Energy picks Gentrack's g2.0 for digital transformation boost

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Genesis Energy opts for Gentrack's g2.0 to spearhead digital transformation, enhancing customer experiences and retail services.
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Why securing smart grids is vital to the growth of smart cities

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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As interest in the concept of smart cities grows around the world, attention is increasingly being placed on the vital role played by smart grids.
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Renesas to acquire IoT company Sequans through tender offer

Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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The acquisition will enable Renesas to extend its IoT solution offerings and expand its reach in the WAN, LAN, and PAN market.