Arduino IoT Cloud, also known as simply Arduino Cloud is a popular Internet-of-Things (IoT) platform for creating, deploying, and managing IoT projects. The platform was launched in 2019 as a Beta version similar to other platforms, such as Blynk. Since then, Arduino Cloud has undergone several upgrades, adding unique features. It’s best known for its…
New STM32 software securely connects to AWS IoT devices
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has added new software to its STM32Cube development tools that simplify connecting high-performing Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the AWS cloud. ST has released the X-CUBE-AWS-H5 expansion package, which enables a seamless and secure connection to the AWS cloud. It contains a…
New Trident 4-X7 Ethernet switch doubles bandwidth and reduces power for data centers
Broadcom Inc. announced delivery of the new Broadcom Trident 4-X7 Ethernet switch ASIC — a 4.0 Terabits/second fully programmable switch designed for enterprise data center ToR (Top of Rack) boxes. The Trident 4-X7 offers native support for 400G connectivity to the next-generation spine/fabric technologies, which are making their way from the cloud into enterprise data…
Renesas to standardize PCB development designs using Altium 365
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced that it has standardized the development of all printed circuit board (PCB) designs on the Altium 365 cloud-based platform from Altium, LLC, a global software company based in San Diego, California. Renesas currently employs multiple PCB design tools across the company, in part because…
The top IoT platforms of 2023
There are nearly 15.14 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices active so far this year. That number is expected to double to 29.42 billion by 2030. Examples include wearables, smart-home and office devices, as well as automotive, medical, and industrial devices. More than 90% are connected to one another or a Cloud platform. Today, Cloud…
Rohde & Schwarz to exhibit storage and workflow tools at MPTS
Rohde & Schwarz, a global provider of broadcast distribution, will present its solutions for content management at the Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS — stand M40, Olympia, London, May 10-11, 2023). With new versions of its key storage and workflow tools, plus its widely used playout and production automation technology, Rohde & Schwarz will…
Renesas’ cellular-to-cloud kits now connect to Microsoft Azure cloud services
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that its cellular-to-cloud development kits (powered by Renesas’ 32-bit microcontrollers) fully support Microsoft’s popular Azure cloud services. The two Cloud Kits — the CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N — enable users to readily connect and manage wireless IoT devices via the cloud. With these latest updates, IoT…
Broadcom launches CA 1 Flexible Storage solution
Broadcom Inc., a provider of enterprise software for critical infrastructure, recently announced the availability of a new solution that enables enterprises to store their mainframe data anywhere they choose, including the Cloud. Broadcom’s CA 1 Flexible Storage solution provides secure, cost-effective mainframe data storage options for hybrid IT environments, making it possible for customers to achieve…
Infineon to highlight IoT and security solutions at CES 2023
Infineon Technologies announced that it will highlight the company’s contributions to mitigating climate change and enabling digital transformation at CES 2023. Located at the Venetian Titian Ballrooms 2204 & 2205 and LVCC West Hall (Booth #3829), Infineon will present IoT security solutions, smart sensors and dependable semiconductor solutions that help shape a sustainable future. With…
New capabilities in Intel tools expand cross-platform productivity
Intel announced the 2023 release of the Intel oneAPI tools, available in the Intel Developer Cloud and rolling out through regular distribution channels. The new oneAPI 2023 tools support the upcoming 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, Intel Xeon CPU Max Series and Intel Data Center GPUs, including Flex Series and the new Max Series.…
Broadcom and Tencent partner on commercialization of co-packaged optics network switch
Broadcom Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of high bandwidth co-packaged optics (CPO) network switches for cloud infrastructure. Under this partnership, Broadcom will provide the 25.6-Tbps Humboldt CPO switch device that features Broadcom’s best-in-class StrataXGS Tomahawk 4 switch chip directly coupled and co-packaged with four 3.2-Tbps Silicon Photonics Chiplets…
Renesas launches cellular-to-cloud IoT development platforms
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced two new cloud development kits, CK-RA6M5 and CK-RX65N, providing a complete connectivity solution for the RA and RX Families of 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). The cloud kits are the first to be equipped with Renesas’ RYZ014A Cat-M1 module, a certified LTE cellular module that offers…
AIROC Wi-Fi/Bluetooth solutions now available with NVIDIA Jetson edge AI platform
Artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge will impact a number of industry verticals including robotics, smart cities, healthcare, industrial, retail, energy, agriculture, etc. AI for these applications involves a mix of processing in the cloud and at the edge. To this end, Infineon Technologies announced that it’s bringing its AIROC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity solutions…
Toshiba’s new cloud service simplifies and secures modern workforces
Toshiba America Business Solutions is simplifying the printing process for organizations of all shapes, sizes and sectors. The new cloud-based Encompass Managed Print as a Service (MPaaS) subscription program is accomplishing this objective, enabling today’s distributed workforces to print more securely, sustainably, efficiently, and affordably. Whether working from a corporate or home office, or at…
First 5nm platform for Windows PC and Chromebooks delivers advanced computing and AI
During the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm Technologies showcased its expanded portfolio of solutions for Always On, Always Connected PCs, with the introduction of the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 compute platform, designed to deliver the performance and exceptional experiences users deserve in premium ultra-slim and fanless laptops. To strengthen the entry-tier Windows PC and Chromebook ecosystems…
Toshiba launches 18TB MN09 series NAS hard disk drives
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has officially announced the MN09, a massive capacity 18TB addition to its NAS HDD line-up. Higher growth in data creation is driving demand for increased storage capacities. Work-from-home customers need fast access to data and the ability to archive and share data in private cloud environments. The 18TB MN09…
STMicroelectronics and Sierra Wireless partner to accelerate connected IoT solutions
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and Sierra Wireless, an IoT services provider, have announced an agreement that will enable the STM32 microcontroller (MCU) user community to leverage flexible cellular IoT connectivity and edge-to-cloud solutions from Sierra Wireless. The agreement helps solution developers tackle the diverse challenges involved with…
Microchip unveils industry’s most compact 1.6T Ethernet PHY
Routers, switches, and line cards need higher bandwidth, port density, and up to 800-gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity to handle escalating data-center traffic driven by 5G, cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications. To deliver the higher bandwidth, these designs need to overcome the signal integrity challenges associated with the industry’s transition…
Renesas enhances its Lab on the Cloud platform
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced that it has expanded its popular Lab on the Cloud environment to simplify the configuration and testing process and speed time to market. The company has enhanced its cloud-connected lab with advanced GUI features and new design parameters that create a more engaging and ergonomic…
Toshiba’s Elevate Sky leverages the cloud to support a fully digital workforce
Toshiba America Business Solutions is enabling businesses to easily leverage cloud-based workplace solutions for today’s modern workforce. The company’s Elevate Sky platform features a broad portfolio of Toshiba and third-party cloud-enabled systems, software, and services — including print, document and printer fleet management, workflow and beyond. Together, these allow users to manage devices and content entirely…