Berg Insight, the world’s leading IoT market research provider, today released new findings about the market for cellular routers and gateways.

More than 6.3 million cellular routers and gateways were shipped globally during 2023, at a total market value of approximately US$ 1.6 billion. Annual sales grew at a rate of 3 percent year-on-year.

Reflecting trends in the broader enterprise network equipment market, growth was dampened by high inventory levels among customers and weaker demand in the industrial segment. Adjustments of inventory levels have partially extended into 2024. Until 2028, annual revenues from the sales of cellular routers and gateways are forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 percent to reach US$ 2.8 billion at the end of the forecast period.

While the industrial and transportation sectors remain significant end markets, there is an ongoing transformation in the demand for cellular routers and gateways. The shift is driven by enterprises seeking to ensure reliable connectivity and business continuity across distributed branches and other remote locations. High-speed 4G LTE technologies and 5G have made cellular a viable alternative to wired networks and cellular SD-WAN an increasingly mainstream choice among businesses.

Ericsson (formerly Cradlepoint) is the largest cellular router vendor globally. The company continues to invest heavily in its software capabilities and today offers a comprehensive portfolio of routers and adapters along with cellular-centric SD-WAN and security services. Teltonika Networks is the runner up and a dominant player in Europe with a growing international presence. Other vendors that hold significant market shares are Cisco, Semtech and Digi International. These five vendors generated US$ 796 million in combined annual revenues from the sales of cellular routers and gateways and hold a market share of 50 percent.

Other important vendors include BEC Technologies, Belden, Fortinet, Inseego, Lantronix and MultiTech in North America; Advantech, Four-Faith, Hongdian, InHand Networks, Moxa, Peplink and Robustel in Asia-Pacific; and Eurotech, HMS Networks, RAD and Westermo in the EMEA region. There is moreover a large number of small and medium sized vendors that hold meaningful positions in various regions and segments.

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Royal Mail is the first delivery company in the world to use Wiliot’s innovative tracking solution to continue to modernise its network
The company has tagged its 850,000 wheeled containers with Wiliot’s tiny computers that look like stickers, which allow them to transmit live data on location as well as humidity and temperature as they are transported around the country
This data will provide unprecedented insight into the journey of parcels, improve reliability and help reduce carbon emissions by optimising vehicle use

Royal Mail has partnered with tech innovator Wiliot to transform the way it tracks items travelling through its network, using breakthrough digital tagging to provide unprecedented visibility.

As well as improving efficiency and reliability, this will help the company on its target of being Net-Zero by 2040 by optimising vehicle use depending on volume and reducing overall fuel use.

Royal Mail is about to complete tagging its 850,000 containers, called Yorks, which are used to transport customers’ parcels and letters around the country, and has plans to use the digital tags on individual parcels in future.

Wiliot’s sticker-like tags house tiny computers that are automatically detected by nearby Bluetooth devices as they travel through the network, removing the need for manual scanning and providing real-time feedback on location. The tags can also monitor environmental factors including temperature and humidity.

Installing the technology is part of Royal Mail’s digital transformation as it modernises its network for the current day demands, including increased parcel volumes and demand for next day deliveries.

The continuous monitoring is made possible thanks to Wiliot’s use of ‘ambient technology,’ which powers the computers using surrounding radio waves and means they can provide constant feedback to a cloud and AI based data platform.

As parcels travel between 37 mail centres, two automated parcel hubs and 1,200 delivery offices, via a vast network of vehicles, the tags create a live digital map of their journeys. This provides Royal Mail with unparalleled insight to address any issues and optimise its network.

In the future, Royal Mail plans to tag individual parcels, which will provide monitoring with even more precision and granular data on CO2e per parcel.

Nathan Preston, Tech Director for Strategy, Innovation & Data at Royal Mail, said: “Data led modernisation is an important part of our strategy to improve the effectiveness of our operation and make it as efficient and customer focussed as possible. We are excited to be the first postal company in the world to be using Wiliot’s innovative technology.”

“It has huge potential, from increasing reliability by allowing us to quickly spot and address any issues in the network, to reducing our carbon footprint by helping us to better fill our vehicles to avoid wasted journeys. Combining Wiliot data with other sources, we can more efficiently monitor the items in our network, without the need for any additional manual scanning.”

Tal Tamir, Wiliot’s CEO, said:

“Royal Mail’s heritage is well established and very rich. The significance of being central to its digital transformation mission is not lost on us. Through our platform, we’re able to provide complete visibility across the supply chain, giving organisations young and old the tools they need to deliver faster, safer and more environmentally sustainable services and solutions.”

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Acquisition Doubles Netmore’s Provisioned Devices and Expands Footprint in Latin America and APAC.

Netmore Group, a leading global LoRaWAN® network operator, today announced continued strategic global expansion through the acquisition of the assets and operations of Everynet, a LoRaWAN network operator headquartered in Delft, Netherlands and with offices throughout Europe, North and South America, and Asia.

The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, will expand Netmore’s direct presence to 17 countries, positioning the company as the top LoRaWAN network operator in the world.

The acquisition of Everynet adds more than 1 million provisioned sensors spanning a range of key Netmore use cases, including approximately 400,000 track-and-trace devices, 300,000 smart gas meters, 200,000 smart water meters, and multiple additional LoRaWAN use cases, bringing total active devices under Netmore management to over 2.3 million. Additionally, with Everynet operating across four continents, the combination of companies strengthens Netmore’s business operations, coverage areas, and infrastructure and solution partnerships, including immediate and significant expansion into the Latin American and Asia Pacific regions.

This acquisition represents one of several growth initiatives for Netmore this year which have also included the acquisition of US LoRaWAN operator and platform provider Senet, establishing a local presence in the APAC region, and several Operator Platform-as-a-Service agreements with regional network providers. With unmatched capabilities to support the rapid scaling of IoT applications, Netmore continues to be uniquely positioned to support the digital transformation of the utilities, energy management, and track and trace markets globally.

“The acquisition of Everynet strengthens Netmore’s market position and accelerates our ambition to become a global and world-leading IoT network operator. After a long period of fragmentation, the market is reaching an inflection point where consolidation is aligned with global interest in digitizing critical utility and energy management operations. With water utility Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as a leading use case, Netmore has established a leadership position and is becoming a sustainability catalyst as illustrated by the company’s recent partnership announced with Yorkshire Water to build and service LoRaWAN network coverage for over 1.3 million water meters. We’re excited to welcome the Everynet team and expect to benefit greatly from their LoRaWAN competence and market knowledge as we continue our growth journey,” says Ove Anebygd, CEO Netmore Group AB.

The joining of Netmore and Everynet brings together highly complementary teams, technology, and operations, including platform and cost synergies that will further enable Netmore to uniquely deliver both Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings globally. In addition to strengthening Netmore’s business operations in the US, UK, Spain and Ireland, the acquisition immediately opens new markets and brings customer opportunities in Brazil, Italy, Indonesia, Andorra, and Iceland.

“Everynet joining Netmore represents an important strategic alignment of resources and technical expertise that will provide our customers – and many others globally – with access to a best-in-class LPWAN platform, expanded network coverage and densification capabilities, and new and improved products and services from the de facto market leader. With the LoRaWAN market growing and large-scale sensor deployments becoming common, we’re excited about the next phase of growth as part of Netmore’s expanding operations,” says Frederik Oliver, CEO, Everynet.

Long Term Commitment

With backing from financially strong and long-term purpose-driven investors, Netmore is poised to capitalize on new opportunities and drive growth for years to come. Delivering a future-proof network developed for optimal LPWAN/LoRaWAN connectivity is fundamental to the company’s commitment to its customers, maximizing IoT deployment lifecycles and minimizing the risk and cost associated with legacy and competing network refresh cycles and infrastructure upgrades.

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IoT devices generate vast quantities of data that must be managed efficiently for responsive and reliable solutions to be realized. PostgreSQL, an open-source relational database system with versatile, extensibility, and performance optimization features has emerged as a favored choice. This is mainly due to its versatile user interfaces, extensibility capabilities, and the capacity to handle massive volumes and complex queries quickly. Ultimately, these capabilities help applications function smoothly while supporting fast growth rates.

Globally, approximately 57,629 companies started using PostgreSQL as a relational database technology in 2024, which highlights the rise in adoption and the growing awareness of the perks of scalability and better performance.

This article elaborates on the ways PostgreSQL boosts performance and scalability outlooks in IoT scenarios.

Building Scalable Applications Faster with a Reliable PostgreSQL Database

PostgreSQL databases have proven invaluable when developing scalable IoT applications, thanks to their extensible nature and support of custom data types and indexing mechanisms. Developers can swiftly build complex data structures using a robust PostgreSQL database, which efficiently handles rapid structuring of geolocation data, timestamps, and time series data within its system. Plus, its advanced indexes such as B-tree and GiST indexes provide faster processing times even on large datasets.

Additionally, PostgreSQL’s JSON/JSONB support allows developers to store semi-structured data commonly found on IoT devices, making integration between real-time data streams from different devices much simpler. Asynchronous replication also prevents downtime, so applications can handle high transaction rates without negatively affecting performance. Such an option helps teams develop robust IoT applications quickly to handle growing numbers of devices and data points, without impacting reliability or efficiency in any way.

Together, these features enable development teams to build efficient applications that can scale with growth, ensuring reliable and effective systems ready for future expansion.

Optimizing Performance with Indexing and Partitioning Solutions

PostgreSQL features multiple indexing techniques such as B-tree, GiST, and hash indexes that each enhance performance for specific types of queries. Indexing key columns helps applications retrieve and process data faster, enhancing response times in real-time and IoT environments. Geolocation data in IoT apps may benefit from querying GiST indexes that specialize specifically for spatial data types for efficient retrieval.

Partitioning is another feature that PostgreSQL uses to increase performance. When dealing with large data sets, PostgreSQL makes managing them simpler by enabling developers to divide tables into manageable parts, known as partitions. IoT solutions often experience rapid data growth, so table partitioning enables IoT solutions to access only relevant partitions, instead of scanning through an entire table for relevance.

When combined with indexing capabilities, partitioning makes managing vast quantities of sensor or time series data easier, so applications maintain fast processing speeds while meeting increasing demands effectively.

Manage Time-Series Data Efficiently

IoT applications often generate time-series data, such as temperature readings or device status logs at specific intervals. While managing such continuous and sequential records is complex due to their long duration and sequential nature, PostgreSQL’s support helps address this challenge head-on by optimizing time-series storage and retrieval. This makes IoT applications easier than ever for processing historical information and analytics.

PostgreSQL TimescaleDB takes advantage of hyper tables to efficiently partition large time-series datasets for efficient handling and lower storage costs, while simultaneously supporting continuous aggregation. Such an option enables IoT applications to run real-time queries against aggregated data, without incurring costly calculations on the fly.

Moreover, these optimizations prove invaluable when real-time decision-making based on historical trends is integral. By efficiently managing time series data volumes, PostgreSQL enhances responsiveness and efficiency as data continues to grow across TimescaleDB’s hypertables.

Support High Availability and Fault Tolerance

IoT systems depend upon the consistent availability of data in order to function effectively, and PostgreSQL helps maintain this through features like asynchronous replication, point-in-time recovery, and hot standby. Asynchronous replication ensures data remains available even if one server goes down; essential in IoT applications where loss or downtime could disrupt operations, leading to inaccurate readings or missed alerts.

Hot standby is another key element to ensure PostgreSQL databases remain resilient in the event of data failures. Its replica database is constantly up-to-date and ready for read-only queries, supporting high read availability even during server maintenance and point-in-time recovery. These capacities allow administrators to restore to an earlier point, in case accidental data loss or corruption occurred during its creation or usage. These high availability features make PostgreSQL an exemplary choice for IoT solutions as they ensure integrity and data safety even under difficult conditions.

Final Thoughts

PostgreSQL has proven itself an indispensable solution for Internet of Things solutions, offering the performance, scalability, and reliability required to manage massive volumes of data generated from interconnected devices. Through features like indexing, partitioning time series management, and more, PostgreSQL allows developers to build apps capable of handling high transaction volumes while offering real-time insights. This, along with its robust support for high availability and fault tolerance, makes it particularly suitable for IoT by ensuring reliable access and system resilience.

At a time of explosive IoT growth and data demands that are intensifying rapidly, PostgreSQL remains an invaluable foundation for applications requiring high performance and adaptability. As the IoT landscape continues to evolve, PostgreSQL offers businesses and developers the tools for innovation and growth, enabling solutions that address both current and future challenges.

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Businesses and property owners face mounting challenges in waste management, from costly used cooking oil theft to unexpected septic tank overflows. According to the North American Renderers Association, an estimated $75 million worth of used cooking oil disappears from U.S. businesses annually—a figure that experts predict will only climb higher.

Sensoneo, a leading data-driven waste management technology provider, announces an innovative solution to address these critical issues.

“When thieves steal used cooking oil from restaurants and collectors, they’re not just taking a waste product – they’re stealing a valuable resource that can be sold for biodiesel production,” says Tomas Vincze, Waste Collection Management Division Director at Sensoneo.

“Our new radar technology with fill level monitoring system, which notifies users of sudden level changes, helps protect businesses from these increasingly common thefts. Initial pilot projects have already demonstrated remarkable success.”

At the heart of this innovation is the Radar Sensor, an advanced technology for monitoring liquid fill levels in various substances, including oil, underground water, and corrosive materials like kerosene. Unlike traditional ultrasonic sensors, the Radar Sensor features a fully enclosed, waterproof IP69 casing without transmission horns, making it exceptionally durable in harsh environments.

The sensor integrates seamlessly with Sensoneo’s software platform, enabling automated dynamic route planning for more efficient collections. If unexpected events occur, such as drops in fill levels, the system immediately notifies the user. This is especially beneficial for collection companies working with valuable materials, helping prevent theft. On the other hand, household kerosene tanks can now be easily refilled by suppliers without the risk of running out of oil, making logistics planning much more efficient. Connectivity is ensured through IoT networks with options for NB-IoT or CAT-M1.

The system’s radar technology enables non-invasive measurements through non-metallic materials, allowing accurate readings even through walls of plastic bins. With radar waves smaller than ultrasonic waves and superior reflection capabilities, the technology performs excellently with both metal and plastic containers. These features make the Sensoneo Radar Sensor particularly effective for monitoring:

Used cooking oil bins and dumpsters
Kerosene levels in plastic tanks
Septic tanks
Hazardous waste

Key benefits for different stakeholders:

Used cooking oil collectors can protect their valuable resources with instant theft alerts
Homeowners can prevent heating oil shortages
Property managers can avoid septic tank overflow incidents
Industrial facilities can monitor hazardous waste levels safely and remotely

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ONE AMAZON has announced the launch of the world’s first Internet of Forests (IoF), a groundbreaking initiative designed to digitally monitor and protect the Amazon Rainforest while fostering sustainable development for its communities.

Unveiled in collaboration with MIT Media Lab, Veea, and AECOM, the IoF, marks a revolutionary approach to forest conservation and community empowerment. The official demonstration of this pioneering project will take place at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP 16) in October 2024.

A Bold Vision for the Amazon’s Future

As the driving force behind the IoF, ONE AMAZON has developed a five-phase technological roadmap in collaboration with MIT Media Lab’s City Science Group. This roadmap integrates a diverse array of sensing technologies, from satellite and drone imagery to ground-based environmental sensors and bio-sensing techniques, to provide an unprecedented level of insight into the health and changes within the Amazon’s ecosystems. With the IoF, ONE AMAZON aims to digitally connect and safeguard every hectare of the rainforest, promoting environmental resilience and creating sustainable economic opportunities for the 50 million people who depend on it.

ONE AMAZON at the Center of a Technological and Environmental Transformation

The Internet of Forests is more than just a digital monitoring initiative; it embodies ONE AMAZON’s commitment to preserving the world’s largest tropical rainforest by harnessing cutting-edge technology. As the primary architect of the IoF, ONE AMAZON ensures that the project remains focused on its core mission—preserving the rainforest while enhancing the livelihoods of its communities. The IoF platform will enable real-time data collection and analysis across thousands of hectares, using a wide variety of technologies such as remote sensors, ground-based cameras, satellite-based LiDAR, and advanced bio-sensing to track deforestation, biodiversity shifts, and environmental stressors with unprecedented granularity.

Empowering Communities Through Innovation

At the heart of ONE AMAZON’s IoF initiative is the belief that technology can transform conservation efforts into sustainable economic growth for local communities. By creating a digital ecosystem that supports activities such as precision agriculture, renewable energy, eco-tourism, and smart climate adaptation, ONE AMAZON empowers local inhabitants to better manage their resources and improve their quality of life. The IoF also enables satellite-based internet connectivity, providing remote communities with access to essential services like education, healthcare, and training.

The integration of diverse sensors and satellite images enables comprehensive monitoring, ranging from large-scale biomass assessments and deforestation detection to localized environmental changes like air quality fluctuations and water reserve levels. By providing this data in real-time, the IoF helps communities, governments, and other stakeholders respond swiftly to environmental threats, illegal activities, and natural disasters.

Veea and AECOM: Supporting ONE AMAZON’s Vision

While ONE AMAZON leads the IoF initiative, key partners Veea and AECOM play supportive roles by providing specialized expertise. Veea’s hybrid edge-cloud computing technology facilitates real-time data processing and edge AI applications in the rainforest, using mesh clusters to connect various sensors across vast areas. AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, with its infrastructure consulting capabilities, is instrumental in planning and managing the deployment of the IoF’s physical and digital networks, driving innovation to tackle global environmental issues with sustainable solutions that provide social value, including projects aimed at reducing deforestation and promoting sustainable development through local initiatives.

Redefining Conservation with Data-Driven Solutions

ONE AMAZON’s IoF is not just about monitoring: it’s about transforming data into actionable insights for sustainable conservation and development. The initiative employs AI and blockchain-based smart contracts to enhance transparency and accountability in forest management. With these technologies, the IoF enables tokenization of protected land, allowing stakeholders to assess the environmental value of each hectare, with preservation efforts directly linked to economic incentives.

Through this innovative approach, ONE AMAZON is reshaping how the world views the rainforest—not just as a natural wonder but as a valuable, living asset that can drive economic growth while advancing ecological sustainability. The Internet of Forests sets a new benchmark for using technology to protect nature, offering a model that other regions can replicate to address environmental challenges.

A Call to Join the Movement at COP 16

As the Amazon faces escalating threats from deforestation, illegal mining, and climate change, ONE AMAZON calls on global governments, private investors, and international organizations to join its mission to preserve this critical ecosystem. The Internet of Forests will be a focal point of ONE AMAZON’s presentation at COP 16, demonstrating how a combination of cutting-edge technology and community-driven solutions can lead to long-lasting environmental and social impacts.

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Flashnet’s inteliLIGHT smart streetlight controllers in another ambitious project in Belgium: the upgrade of 400.000 streetlights across roadways and highways, aiming to enhance traffic safety and improve energy efficiency.

Belgium’s roadways and highways are set for a transformative upgrade as Flashnet, in collaboration with Itron, Lightwell and Fluvius, embarks on a groundbreaking project to modernize around 400,000 streetlight controllers across the nation.

This initiative not only advances energy efficiency but also paves the way for a smarter, safer future in Belgium’s urban landscape.

This initiative follows closely on the heels of Flashnet’s successful project with Sibelga in Brussels, where inteliLIGHT was selected as one of the key solutions for modernizing the city’s street lighting infrastructure. Recognized for its high degree of interoperability, hardware and software, inteliLIGHT’s TALQ2-certified controllers demonstrated their ability to seamlessly integrate with Sibelga’s existing management platforms, ensuring vendor flexibility and smooth connectivity.

For this new project, Flashnet has teamed up with Itron, a global leader in energy, water, smart city, and IoT infrastructure services. Central to the success of this deployment is the NB-IoT communication technology, which provides autonomous lighting control and enables the seamless integration of other advanced urban technological solutions.

The use of Zhaga NB-IoT compatible luminaire controllers ensures a swift and cost-effective deployment process. These controllers are designed for easy and secure installation on any compatible lamp, allowing for rapid implementation across the country. Managed by Itron’s smart city platform, the controllers benefit from integration via the industry-standard TALQ Smart City Protocol, underscoring Flashnet’s dedication to interoperability and seamless third-party integration.

As the deployment phase progresses, this initiative is expected to yield tangible results in energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, and improved urban safety. Flashnet’s involvement in this ambitious project not only strengthens its position as a top smart street lighting provider but also reinforces its commitment to creating smarter, more sustainable cities worldwide.

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The market for fleet management (FM) solutions in Southeast Asia (SEA) has been in a growth period for several years.

The market experienced quite significant setbacks during the pandemic, but the current outlook is positive due to several factors such as general economic growth, increasing competition in the transportation and logistics sector as well as a growing awareness of fleet telematics.

The total number of FM systems in active use is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7 percent from about 2.8 million units in 2023 to almost 5.4 million units by 2028. The penetration rate in the total population of fleet vehicles used by businesses is at the same time estimated to increase from 15.7 percent in 2023 to 25.7 percent in 2028.

The report covers the following key markets in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore Thailand and the Philippines as well as an overview of the Rest of SEA. The fleet management markets in Southeast Asia to a large extent resemble each other but are also affected by different regulations and general economic growth levels in the respective countries. Common characteristics between the markets include being less developed than other regions of the world and having comparably low penetration rates from an international perspective.

Far from all deployments are full-scale advanced fleet management solutions and a notable share of the installed base is represented by relatively basic tracking systems with fairly limited FM functionality. The adoption of more feature-rich fleet management systems is however increasing across the entire region. One country that stands out from the crowd is Singapore, where more advanced fleet management solutions with a higher price point have had a higher adoption also historically.

William Ankréus, IoT Analyst, Berg Insight, said:

“The fleet telematics industry in Southeast Asia is in many respects still nascent, with major parts of the addressable market remaining largely untapped. The region could gain considerably from an increasing focus on supply chain optimisation through the use of technology to improve visibility and sustainability.”

Berg Insight ranks Jimi IoT, Cartrack (Karooooo) and TransTRACK as the largest providers of fleet management solutions in Southeast Asia.

“These three companies all have total installed bases of over 100,000 fleet management units in SEA on their respective platforms. The fleet management market in Southeast Asia is served by a wide range of vendors of varying size and origin”, continued Mr. Ankréus.

Part of the top-5 are also DTC and Onelink from Thailand. Other top-15 vendors with estimated installed bases of more than 30,000 active units in the region include local and regional solution providers such as Katsana headquartered in Malaysia, GPSiam from Thailand, Indonesian EasyGo, Astrata Group and V3 Smart Technologies based in Singapore, as well as international players including Gurtam (Wialon) from Lithuania, WanWayTech from China, Canada-based Geotab, SquareGPS (Navixy) headquartered in the US and Sweden-based GpsGate.

“Notably, international providers of white-label solutions have done particularly well in Southeast Asia as telematics service providers in the region have opted for faster time to market and the flexibility of readymade solutions”, concluded Mr. Ankréus.

Additional notable vendors moreover include Radius Telematics headquartered in the UK, Thailand-based Nostra Logistics and Forth Tracking System, Gussmann Technologies and SafeTruck from Malaysia, Indonesian McEasy, Overdrive IoT and TNT Surveillance from Singapore, Tramigo headquartered in Finland, FleetHunt based in the Philippines as well as EUPFin from Taiwan.

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Quectel Wireless Solutions, and TÜV SÜD, one of the world’s leading testing and certification companies and an EU Notified Body (No. 0123) for 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED), have announced that the Quectel EG91-EX LTE Cat 1 module has been awarded the EU Type Examination Certificate for RED Cybersecurity.

This certification confirms that the module complies with the cybersecurity requirements outlined in RED DA, providing Quectel customers with assurance in the module’s robust cybersecurity features.

“In today’s IoT environment, the security of modules used in IoT devices is paramount. Receiving EU RED certification is another step to demonstrate to our customers that we’re serious about security and compliance,” commented Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO of Quectel Wireless Solutions.

“The EG91-EX in this instance has pass the testing by TÜV SÜD based on EN 18031 standards and was successfully certificated for RED DA requirements, compliance with RED cybersecurity requirement in advance, providing our customers with peace of mind when they purchase through Quectel.”

“In the contemporary digital epoch, there is a notable escalation in the transformation of various products into entities that are intelligent, interconnected, and robotic,” commented Justin Zhu, Market Head of Cybersecurity Business, TÜV SÜD.

“Simultaneously, the global legislative and regulatory frameworks pertaining to cybersecurity and data security are undergoing a period of heightened rigor. It is with great satisfaction that we observe Quectel, a preeminent provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, facilitating a multitude of terminal device enterprises. This is being done to expedite the advent of the IoT era while concurrently safeguarding the cybersecurity of consumers worldwide. The recent acquisition of the inaugural for TÜV SÜD EU Type Examination certificate for RED cybersecurity for communication modules by Quectel from TÜV SÜD is a testament to its pioneering prowess in the field of security technology.”

The Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) establishes a regulatory framework for placing radio equipment on the market, ensuring a single market for radio equipment by setting essential requirements for safety and health, electromagnetic compatibility, and the efficient use of the radio spectrum.

Devices covered by RED DA includes equipment that uses radio technology for communication over the internet such as mobile phones, tablets, electronic cameras, telecommunication equipment, IoT devices that can transmit data over the internet, toys and childcare equipment such as baby monitors, wearable devices such as smartwatches or fitness trackers and finally, connected industrial devices.

The Quectel EG91-EX is an LTE Cat 1 module optimized for M2M and IoT applications. Utilizing 3GPP Rel-11 LTE technology, it offers data rates of up to 10 Mbps for downlink and 5 Mbps for uplink. These capabilities make the EG91 series an excellent choice for IoT applications that prioritize longevity and reliability over high-speed connectivity, ensuring dependable performance on the LTE network.

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