The first weeks of February 2026 turned into an intensive transatlantic sprint for anyone following smart utility and IoT space. Within a few days, two of the world's most influential energy and grid technology events opened their doors almost simultaneously: DTECH ® (formerly DISTRIBUTECH) in San Diego, California (February 2–5) and E-World Energy & Water in Essen, Germany (February 10–12). Walking both exhibition floors, the convergence of themes was striking. AI-powered grid management, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), cybersecurity, distributed energy resources (DER), and above all, the continued rise of LPWAN connectivity and LoRaWAN® as a disrupting communication standard for utilities and smart infrastructure.
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From San Diego to Essen: Market Insights about IoT…
Tethered drones are rapidly expanding across surveillance, industrial inspection, public safety, and defense applications. By using a physical tether (optical fiber) instead of a wireless link, these platforms gain continuous power, secure communications and extended mission duration.
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Unlocking Ultralow Latency Video for Tethered…
The industrial sector is experiencing a significant transformation as organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and make informed, data-driven decisions. Sensor technology forms the backbone of this revolution, enabling the conversion of physical processes into actionable digital insights. Historically, traditional wired sensor deployments have posed considerable barriers to widespread monitoring due to high installation costs, ongoing maintenance requirements and infrastructure constraints.
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LoRa® and LoRaWAN® for Industrial Sensors:…
The unmanned aerial vehicle industry also known as drones, has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, with applications spanning from recreational first-person view (FPV) racing to critical industrial operations. At the heart of this revolution lies a persistent challenge: establishing reliable, long-range communication between ground stations and drones while maintaining low power consumption and manageable costs. Enter LoRa® technology, a game-changing wireless communication protocol that's transforming how drones communicate with their operators and with each other.
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LoRa® Technology Revolutionizing Drone…
This year's CES 2026 tradeshow held at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 6-10, marked a pivotal moment for Semtech. Semtech demonstrated its comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge technologies across wireless connectivity, smart sensing and circuit protection, reinforcing its position as an ecosystem leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).
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CES 2026: Semtech Showcases Next-Generation IoT…
Industry leaders from Ericsson, Nokia, and Semtech recently discussed why mobile optical standardization is critical for building networks in the Artificial Intelligence (Ai) era. The webinar, "Racing to 6G: Why Optical Standardization Matters Now," revealed urgent challenges facing the telecommunications infrastructure.
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Racing to 6G: Key Takeaways from the MOPA Alliance…
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