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Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability

Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices
Physical Security

Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
OmniOn Power unveils Pulsar 200 for secure DC power control
Unified Communications

OmniOn Power unveils Pulsar 200 for secure DC power control

OmniOn Power launches Pulsar 200, a modular controller enhancing secure DC power management with smart monitoring and retrofit support for telecom and data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality
Customer Experience

Adyen unveils robust payment terminals for retail & hospitality

Adyen launches durable S1E4 Pro and versatile S1F4 Pro payment terminals, designed to boost efficiency in retail, hospitality, and beauty sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility
Virtualisation

Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility

Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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
Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi solutions improve emergency responses & critical calls

The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled reports showing how Wi-Fi can enhance emergency calls and aid first responders during crises when cellular networks fail.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity
Semiconductors

Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT to enhance connectivity

Pelion launches Consumer eSIM for IoT, offering businesses scalable, secure connectivity as consumer eSIM chipsets become widely available in devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Meta's demo didn't crash, the Wi-Fi did
Wearables

Meta's demo didn't crash, the Wi-Fi did

Meta's smart glasses demo faltered not due to hardware but harsh Wi-Fi, exposing critical need for robust wireless at live tech events.

By RUCKUS Networks • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Spirent launches Landslide E20 OTA for real handset lab testing
Unified Communications

Spirent launches Landslide E20 OTA for real handset lab testing

Spirent unveils Landslide E20 OTA, an automated platform for real handset testing across 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi in controlled lab settings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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Australian ICT Leader David Skellern Earns 2025 Pearcey Medal
Wireless Networks

Australian ICT Leader David Skellern Earns 2025 Pearcey Medal

Professor David Skellern wins 2025 Pearcey Medal for pioneering wireless networking; Sam Kroonenburg and Cathy Foley also honoured by Australian ICT industry.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Hammer partners with iQuila to deliver secure unified networking
Unified Communications

Hammer partners with iQuila to deliver secure unified networking

Hammer Distribution partners with iQuila to offer secure, software-defined Ethernet overlay networking across diverse connections in the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Ericsson wireless tech boosts productivity on Canadian high-rise sites
Unified Communications

Ericsson wireless tech boosts productivity on Canadian high-rise sites

Ericsson wireless tech powers Coffrages Synergy Formwork's Sky Shack offices, boosting connectivity and productivity on Canadian high-rise construction sites.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks
EduTech

Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks

Xantaro joins Jisc Network Solutions Framework, enhancing UK education and research institutions' access to next-generation digital infrastructure solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
RØDECaster Pro II, Duo gain remote features in latest update
Unified Communications

RØDECaster Pro II, Duo gain remote features in latest update

RØDE updates RØDECaster Pro II and Duo with free firmware enabling remote audio collaboration via RØDE CallMe, supporting high-quality, low-latency connections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification
Firewalls

Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification

Suprema leads the access control sector, securing EU CE RED cybersecurity certification for its AI facial authentication devices ahead of 2025 compliance deadline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
inTechnology marks 25 years with Sidos Wi-Fi tool partnership
Network Infrastructure

inTechnology marks 25 years with Sidos Wi-Fi tool partnership

inTechnology Distribution celebrates 25 years by partnering with Sidos Systems to offer Wi-Fi survey and management tools across Asia-Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025