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Transcelestial starts orbital laser tracking in Singapore
Network Infrastructure

Transcelestial starts orbital laser tracking in Singapore

Scheduled laser-link coverage now spans Singapore and Spain, as Transcelestial moves from single-site tests to regular orbital tracking operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Firewalls

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba

Automatic remediation and capacity tuning in HPE Mist and HPE Aruba Central aim to cut outages and lighten IT teams’ workload.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Peacock Bros RFID cuts box retrieval to one worker
Data Protection

Peacock Bros RFID cuts box retrieval to one worker

A records search that once needed two workers and a forklift can now be done by one, easing retrieval across millions of stored boxes.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Manufacturing

Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?

AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last month
AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands
Network Infrastructure

AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands

As AI workloads strain bandwidth and reliability, the renamed unit is widening its testing range to cover faster, more software-defined networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Wilson, Autonomous Systems launch wireless monitoring
Software-as-a-Service

Wilson, Autonomous Systems launch wireless monitoring

Enterprises could cut truck rolls and outages as the new platform monitors in-building wireless networks continuously from deployment to optimisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
Robotics

R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence

A wider mix of drones, ground vehicles and command software can now share passive RF sensing data as R2 Wireless broadens ODIN's defence reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line
Unified Communications

Zyxel expands WiFi 7 OpenWiFi-ready access point line

Zyxel broadens its WiFi 7 access point range with four OpenWiFi-ready models, promising ISPs more flexibility and vendor choice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Infovista unveils VistaOne to unify network & CX data
Network Infrastructure

Infovista unveils VistaOne to unify network & CX data

Infovista launches VistaOne platform to fuse network and customer experience data, using agentic AI to speed decisions and cut operating costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
RUCKUS rolls out Wi‑Fi 7 network at LAFC's BMO Stadium
Network Infrastructure

RUCKUS rolls out Wi‑Fi 7 network at LAFC's BMO Stadium

RUCKUS deploys Wi‑Fi 7 and AI-managed networking at LAFC's 22,000-seat BMO Stadium, targeting high-density, matchday connectivity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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UK forum commissions lunar spectrum framework study
International Telecommunication Union

UK forum commissions lunar spectrum framework study

Interference risks are forcing policymakers to decide how lunar communications will share frequencies with science, satellites and Earth systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets
Manufacturing

SoloTruth launches asset platform to tackle ghost assets

Ghost assets can distort reporting and compliance, with SoloTruth's new platform aiming to keep fixed-asset records aligned with reality.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
MDA Space wins repeat OneWeb antenna order from Airbus
Supply Chain

MDA Space wins repeat OneWeb antenna order from Airbus

The contract signals continued spending on low Earth orbit fleets, with more than 1,300 antennas due as OneWeb expands and replaces satellites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Sound Devices unveils Astral Mini Plus & software updates
Disaster Recovery

Sound Devices unveils Astral Mini Plus & software updates

Production crews can now get longer battery life, wider tuning and faster cloud uploads as Sound Devices updates its Astral range and 8-Series recorders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Oledcomm wins NATO DIANA spot for Li-Fi drone tech
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Oledcomm wins NATO DIANA spot for Li-Fi drone tech

Selection gives Oledcomm access to NATO defence networks as militaries seek drone links that resist jamming, interception and hacking.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sound Devices launches Astral Mini Plus wireless transmitter
User Interface

Sound Devices launches Astral Mini Plus wireless transmitter

Longer runtime and tougher weather protection aim to cut interruptions for theatre and live sound crews using bodypack wireless kits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia
Digital Transformation

PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia

The recognition should help Australian businesses bolster indoor mobile coverage as PMT takes on more nationwide projects across retail, logistics and offices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
OptiValue unveils AI-powered multi-layer drone shield
Supply Chain

OptiValue unveils AI-powered multi-layer drone shield

India's OptiValue launches ICUDS, an AI-driven multi-sensor counter-drone shield to detect and neutralise radio‑silent UAV swarms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026