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Arkessa is delighted to announce that they have been selected as a joint winner of the “Smart City Deployment of the Year”, in partnership with Ericsson and Voi.
Covid-19 has, without doubt, changed the way we shop. Whilst we are returning to physical retail environments, we are not doing so in droves [...]
Drones and IoT go hand in hand, (or maybe, rotor and cloud) expanding their already huge potential even further. In 2020, global shipments of IoT connected drones [...]
In our last blog, we explored Agritech; what it is and what kind of technology it involves. Expanding on that subject, this time we are delving into the world of urban farming [...]
Back in October 2020 we shared an overview of Agritech, what it is and how it is being implemented. A few months on, we are taking a deeper look, examining how [...]
Arkessa is delighted to be taking part in our embedded partner Arrow’s virtual Tech Snacks Festival on 8th and 17th June. More than just a webinar, this [...]
If you are a regular reader of our blog, you will be familiar with micro-mobility and electric vehicles (EVs). We have covered e-scooters, e-bikes and speculated over what type of vehicles will drive the streets of tomorrow’s smart cities [...]
Last time we touched on the idea of ‘hybrid’ work models, and how IoT-enabled building automation solutions will make it easier and safer for employees returning to work [...]
Whilst most of the world’s office-based workforce has adapted well to remote working, the general consensus seems to be that workers are looking forward to a return [...]
Arkessa simplifies access to global eSIM with AWS Marketplace
Despite the difficulties of the pandemic, 2021 has got off to a very exciting start for Arkessa. We have recently partnered with Swedish Micro-Mobility champions Voi [...]
On the 31st March 2021, Arkessa, along with Analog Devices, Arrow and McLaren, will be taking part in a panel discussion as part of The Engineering Design Show’s virtual event.
Asset tracking is the method by which a company tracks their physical assets. It is a broad term covering everything from the scanning of barcode labels on arrival […]
Last week we saw tech enthusiasts from across the world join CES 2021… virtually. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the influential tech event was unable to go live in Las Vegas [...]
Powered by Ericsson IoT Accelerator, Arkessa provides global connectivity to Voi’s e-scooter fleets worldwide, enabling micro-mobility in urban areas [...]
Arkessa announces today that it has become an integral part of the Wireless Logic Group. The compelling combination of our organisations brings faster […]
Following on from our last blog, we continue with a focus on Micro-Mobility. As we noted before, this industry is very new. With all things new, there comes a period of […]
Nordic expands global cellular IoT coverage for its nRF9160 SiP by partnering with one of the world’s most highly regarded cellular IoT connectivity service […]
Author: Michael Eckstein An IoT device without a data connection is like a train without tracks: nothing moves. Therefore, distributor Arrow Electronics […]
In 2020, things are really starting to gather speed for the Micro-Mobility sector due to the support of IoT (Internet of Things) and the possibilities the tech offers […]
In 2020, LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lamps are a common sight, very much the norm. Surprisingly, though, the technology was actually […]
Arkessa announces today that it has continued its global expansion with the acquisition of Sim Services, a Netherlands-based connectivity services provider […]
If you think of farming, it’s quite possible that you don’t think of technology, however, the reality is that agriculture, one of the oldest industries on our planet […]
Mobile health, or mHealth is not new. We have covered the topic before, when contemplating the future of the health industry or how managing medications […]
As employees prepare to return to the office, business owners face added pressures to ensure workplaces are safe. Last month, the UK Government issued £14million […]
One of the key benefits that NB-IoT and LTE-M networks enable is greatly reduced device power consumption allowing devices to have battery lives measured […]
No doubt you’ve seen one go whizzing past as you walk along. Perhaps you’ve tried one out yourself. Before the world was hit by Covid-19, the UK Government […]
Connected technology for the security sector is a regular topic on the Arkessa blog. We have covered all kinds of smart tech with security benefits, whether in a […]
Following the briefing by the UK government last night to announce new restrictions for businesses and individuals, we wanted to touch base with our valued customers, suppliers and partners.
The world is a pretty strange and challenging place for most of us right now. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Covid-19 crisis and in particular with […]
Our priority at Arkessa is the health and safety of our customers, partners, suppliers and employees. With the growing concerns around COVID-19 (Coronavirus) […]
NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT) offers completely new possibilities for connecting Internet of Things devices and some of the early barriers to adoption are quickly […]
In our most recent blog, we focused on LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) solutions NB-IoT and LTE-M – cellular IoT technologies supporting low data […]
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, in collaboration with trusted partners […]
Arrow Electronics Introduces New Shiratech iCOMOX Condition-based Monitoring Products with NB-IoT Cellular Connectivity Arrow have brought together […]
2020. It sounds so futuristic and yet, it is now! Not all technology predictions come to pass but the well known BBC television program Tomorrow’s World […]
This week saw the eyes of the tech world drawn once more to Las Vegas for CES 2020. With over 4400 exhibiting companies and 100,000 attendees, CES 2020 […]
In previous blogs we have looked at how the Internet of Things (IoT), connected hardware and cellular provisions are improving our work, home and […]
As of this Monday, the 25th November, ride-hailing firm Uber lost its licence to operate to London. They initially lost their licence in 2017 however […]
In the UK in 1948, Aneurin Bevan’s dream was realised; the National Health Service, healthcare for all, free at the point of use. Over 70 years later, the NHS […]
Thanks to the research and development within the scientific, medical, and technology industries, life-saving and life-changing healthcare products are constantly […]
A guest post by Peter Smith, IAconnects: Research conducted by Business Insider forecasted that 646 million connected devices (excluding wearables such as fitness […]
What kind of watch are you wearing? There’s a good chance you are sporting the kind that offers more than just the time. Smart Watches are becoming so common […]
Chris Williams, Head of Solutions at Arkessa discusses emerging cellular technologies and what that means for our partners and customers. Introducing LTE […]
Arkessa's Iain Davidson reports: In my last blog post from MWC Shanghai, I provided a fly-on-the-wall commentary of 5G, directly from the event. In this post […]
In the Smart Cities blog series so far we have covered a whole range of different smart technologies, from smart applications currently making a difference to […]
The Arkessa Team were excited to be at MWC Shanghai last week and to be part of the buzz at the event around eSIM and emerging cellular technologies. Without […]
Take a deep breath… Air. It surrounds us. It is imperative to our survival and yet, across the world, we are suffering the effects of toxic air. Air pollution […]
The transport sector is a great example of an industry that has introduced innovative ideas to resolve many of the key problems that city councillors and planners […]
Technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics has announced a global partnership with Infineon and Arkessa that will further extend Arrow’s ability […]
How long did it take you to park today? How often have you spent an age slowly scouring a multi storey car park for a space, only to find there are none? […]
A guest post by Peter Smith, IAconnects: Smart buildings are becoming more prevalent with IoT technology complementing, and in some cases, replacing current building management systems (BMS) […]
How comfortable are you right now? Harsh lighting straining your eyes? Air con making you think snow is imminent? Read on to find out how the offices of the […]
Smart technology is here to stay. The inside spaces where humans live and work are a great showcase for how technology can make everyday life easier […]
Download the Arkessa Cellular IoT Solutions Guide: Around one third of global Enterprises have adopted IoT technology already, and this number is set to soar […]
Meet Roboy – the next-generation humanoid robot, full of Infineon technology, connected by Arkessa and delivered in partnership with Ericsson and Telia […]
eUICC is a game changer for IoT because it puts commercial control and flexibility in the hands of OEMs and Enterprises. Avnet, supported by Arkessa, Idemia […]
City planners across the world are focused on improving the lives of urban inhabitants by creating environments that are reactive to their citizens’ […]
Cyber security and reliability should be the most important considerations in managing a connected device or eco-system, yet often companies developing IoT solutions […]
‘The greatest tech show on Earth’ opened its doors last week to welcome technology enthusiasts and experts to Las Vegas, offering them a glimpse […]
What is a Smart Space? A Smart Space is a physical environment equipped with connected sensors and monitors that use IoT-powered technology to optimise […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly making a real impact on businesses and human lives. With millions of devices being connected every day, IoT […]
The Retail sector is facing some very real challenges, with particular pressure being felt on the high street so far this Christmas shopping period. On the […]
Arkessa has moved to larger new offices in the thriving technology and innovation hub between Cambridge and London. ‘Arkessa has enjoyed another year of record […]
What do customers really want and how can technology meet consumer needs? With a dedicated theme of digital co-creation for success and a focus on the […]
Pressure is building on the retail sector perhaps more than ever before. High street chains are folding and statistics show that online shops are starting to […]
‘Who actually buys a mobile phone outright these days?’ was the question I asked the sales assistant this weekend while I was looking to upgrade […]
Arkessa, a leading M2M connectivity service provider, joins the MindSphere Partner Program as a gold partner and extends its support for Siemens’ products […]
Automation and digitalisation are improving visibility throughout the production line and beyond, helping to optimise supply chain management, disrupting maintenance […]
In this, the first in our new retail blog series, we look at the challenges facing the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market, and how technologyB […]
London, 24 July 2018: Arkessa, the leading Internet-of-Things (“IoT”) managed services provider announced today that it has completed a management buyout […]
Last week, the Arkessa team were delighted to be invited to the UK leg of the Fujitsu World Tour at the O2 in London. This amazing event showcases the very latest […]
From asset management to driver safety, increasing security to reducing carbon emissions, investing in connected logistics solutions is an extremely smart […]
‘A customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so long as it is black’ (Henry Ford, 1909) Ford’s famous line paints a picture of manufacturing as it was […]
Zest4, a channel-focused wholesale provider of Unified Communications (UC) solutions for resellers across the UK has licensed the Emport IoT platform from Arkessa […]
As Arkessa’s Global IoT Manufacturing Series continues, this week we concentrate on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the production line. We investigate […]
As our Global IoT Series continues, we delve deeper into the technologies that make up Industry 4.0 or Digital Manufacturing […]
In this, the second in the latest Arkessa Global IoT blog series, we take a look at the innovations and shifts affecting the manufacturing and logistics industries […]
It’s been a busy first quarter of 2018, with some really exciting events taking place across the whole of the tech sector. Of course, the Arkessa team […]
The Internet of Things remains one of the most exciting topics in Enterprise technology sectors, especially when combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
‘I’m interested in things that change the world or that affect the future and wondrous, new technology where you see it, and you’re like, ‘Wow, how did that even […]
Avnet Silica, an Avnet company (NYSE: AVT), today announced a collaboration with Arkessa, a leading Machine-to-Machine (M2M) managed services provider […]
With global trade currently accounting for around 58% of global GDP and the logistics sector representing 10-15% of GDP alongside that (up to 30% within certain […]
IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity for an increasingly digital world, and Arkessa, a leading M2M/IoT connectivity service provider […]
Data is big news. From personal fitness wearables to air pollution sensors on buildings, tracking user behaviour, variables and efficiency is everywhere […]
Over 422 million people suffer from diabetes. By 2040 this number is expected to rise to 642 million.* These figures equate to approximately 8.5% […]
It’s clear from the headlines and success stories across the globe that IoT is here to stay. One of the fastest-growing technology sectors, and showing no sign […]
It’s been a huge year for IoT. Headlines have been focused on the expected future growth of the Internet of Things as Gartner’s predictions for the technology sector […]
Brighter AB have selected the Arkessa eUICC solutions to support the global market launch of Actiste, a mobile health solution that simplifies insulin-treated […]
Global mass urbanisation seems to be an unstoppable trend which brings with it significant challenges for municipal authorities, insurance companies […]
Urban spaces are growing. According to recent figures, within the next 30 years, so-called ‘supercities’ of 50 million people or more could exist in nearly every […]
Gartner released its 2017 Magic Quadrant for Managed M2M Services, Worldwide this week and as Arkessa has featured in all of them to date, we are proud […]
Arkessa, a leading MVNO Service Provider for Enterprise IoT has entered into a strategic alliance with Iotic Labs, who provide secure interoperability middleware […]
Our partners, Icomera AB were recently recognised for their role in delivering Motion to 75 million rail travellers in the UK using the London – Birmingham […]
A recent report by McKinsey highlighted strong growth in Enterprise IoT across multiple sectors, which is a trend we are already witnessing together with […]
As we wrap up and depart Barcelona after an incredibly exciting IoT Solutions World Congress, we wanted to share our top 3 highlights. We love the focus […]
Cloud-based business applications are increasingly being adopted in Retail, Hospitality and Enterprise sectors making fast, reliable and secure connectivity a […]
London Fashion Week 2017 celebrated innovation and imagination in design and style as usual last week, but this year there was the opportunity to see some […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making headlines daily. From care bear robots in Japanese nurseries to Walmart’s innovative plans for transforming retail using […]
More and more users around the world, prefer to manage their accounts online, everything from banking, insurance, utilities to music, TV and Smartphone […]
In this, the third blog of the series: Arkessa talks reprogrammable SIMs; we ask ‘how does eUICC help Enterprises deliver differentiated products […]
Backnang, Germany & Cambridge, UK – telent GmbH, a German solutions provider, accelerates the deployment of LoRaWAN ™ and Enterprise […]
Welcome back to our new blog series: Arkessa talks reprogrammable SIMs, in which we discuss the technology behind reprogrammable SIM […]
Welcome to the first in our new blog series: Arkessa talks reprogrammable SIMs, in which we discuss the technology behind eSIM and […]
Eindhoven (Netherlands), Cambridge (UK), 5th July 2017 – Advantech, a leading global provider of Industrial IoT solutions, has selected Arkessa secure global […]
Whenever we are in a public place, we will most likely find ourselves on camera. CCTV cameras are used to prevent and solve crimes, find missing persons […]
The multi-level IoT platform solution provides full visibility and control of enterprises’ IoT operations with secure, backdoor-free, globally managed IP connectivity […]
As Google makes plans for exporting its cashier-free grocery services to the UK, we take a look at the latest news in the Smart Retail sphere. Read on to find out […]
How clean is the air you breathe? Can technology help us all to breathe cleaner air and improve our health? Read on to find out some answers. Poor air quality […]
Industry 4.0, digitalisation of manufacturing, the 4th industrial revolution – however you refer to it, Industrial IoT and digitalisation are big news. By introducing […]
Ask most people their least favourite way to waste time and they will probably mention traffic jams. Studies have shown that those of us who commute […]
It’s been a busy first quarter of 2017 for Arkessa – read on for a round-up of all the events and news so far: Mobile World Congress, Barcelona #MWC1. This year’s […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT make the perfect partnership. Read on to find out why: Big Data IoT collects data. A lot of it. From sensors monitoring […]
Arkessa will partner with Avnet-Silica at Embedded World (Nuremburg, Germany) this week to demonstrate over-the-air (OTA) SIM profile switching based on […]
The changing face of the automotive industry is really gearing up to be one of the hottest topics in tech circles for years to come. Don’t just take our word […]
As important as it is for Arkessa to be ahead of the curve in the IoT technology sector, being a forward-thinking early adopter of new tech comes with a […]
Amongst the many sectors to be influenced by the growth of IoT, the insurance industry looks set to be one of those making the biggest changes to the way […]
As this year draws to a close, we’ve put together our Top Five IoT trends to look out for in 2017 – a list of what we think will be the talking points in IoT […]
Daily headlines reporting on IoT security concerns, and recent cyber attacks involving connected devices may appear to paint an uncertain picture of the […]
Up to a third of gifts bought at this time of year are returned, meaning a reliable Reverse Logistics strategy is an essential for retailers, especially after Christmas […]
Black Friday is upon us once again, accompanied by the familiar levels of retail-induced excitement as many shoppers plan to bag a pre-Christmas bargain […]
It’s the connected fridge but not as you knew it. Recent Arkessa blogs and whitepapers have provided some focus on the business impact of X as-a-Service […]
Arkessa, the leading provider of Global Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) managed connectivity services, has been recognised by […]
In previous articles, we have examined how the IoT and smart tech can affect the ways in which we travel, both now and in the future, from airports to […]
Among the numerous sectors already benefiting from IoT solutions, healthcare services have arguably some of the greatest potential for achieving improvement […]
Do you know how energy-efficient your boardroom is? How often that printer on the 3rd floor is used at the weekends? The difference a whole team meeting […]
Arkessa offers a customised remote monitoring solution with SIEMENS SINEMA REMOTE CONNECT Industry 4.0 and the digital networking of manufacturing […]
Managing road traffic with IoT? Road traffic management systems that enable a smoother flow of traffic and safer more efficient diversions in the event of […]
IoT to take over mobiles by 2018 According to a recent report by Ericsson, the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to surpass mobile phones as the largest […]
Arkessa has forged a partnership with Avnet Silica to provide a full range of IoT connectivity solutions for their customers. Read the Avnet Silica Press […]
As both Euro 16 and Wimbledon drew to an exciting close last week, sports fans reflected on two fantastic tournaments, full of drama and a fair amount of national […]
‘Life is a journey that must be travelled, no matter how bad the roads or accommodations.’ – Oliver Goldsmith, 1764. In the automotive industry […]
This week our team have been taking in the 4th annual Connected Car event in London. The expo is focusing on how those involved in car manufacturing and […]
Today’s utility infrastructure and operations are increasingly autonomous, driven by advances in sensing, computing and internet technology. Likewise for other […]
As Euro 16 kicks off tonight, France won’t just be hosting the biggest European football tournament in history with a record 24 participating countries, it will also […]
With a pretty wet spring behind us, thoughts are turning optimistically towards summer holidays and warmer climes. With travel in mind, read on for a closer […]
Graeme Wright, Associate Director for Manufacturing at Fujitsu, recently wrote a fascinating blog post on the challenges facing companies who are looking to […]
Arkessa has appointed Samuel Staehle as Regional Director for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Arkessa is the leading provider of managed connectivity […]
Adopting and implementing a successful IoT ecosystem for your business is not a simple process, as David Houghton of Bright Wolf writes here. In his fascinating […]
Last Friday, Major Tim Peake successfully completed a mission to command a robot rover through a series of obstacles down here on Earth – from 250 miles up […]
As exam season creeps nearer for many students, we take a look at the connected classrooms of the future and explore how implementing IoT, mobile […]
For some time, global analysis has indicated that financial and commercial growth in China has finally started slowing down. However, there is one area of […]
Amongst all the exciting day-to-day things happening at Arkessa, this month we are particularly looking forward to two big events in our calendar […]
A recent survey conducted in the US has highlighted concerns from current owners and potential buyers around the complexity and cost of Smart Home […]
In last week’s blog post, we looked at the role that IoT could play in the future of agriculture, focusing particularly on the kind of everyday products we […]
Early last month, UK retailer Waitrose announced that all dairy cows supplying milk to their supermarkets must be put out to pasture for at least 100 days a […]
Yesterday was the 29th of February. Did it feel like we gained an extra day, a bit of breathing space, some more time? We thought we’d take the opportunity to […]
Doing the right thing is good for business’ – WalMart CEO, Doug McMillan, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos recently, is determined […]
As the Fujitsu World Tour continues, Graeme Wright, a Director of IoT at Fujitsu, explains how the Connected Van could help streamline services for field-based workers […]
IoT Home Security. Interconnected Entertainment Systems. Smart Utility Meters. Connected Heating and Lighting systems. Healthcare devices and services […]
We’ve just got back from Las Vegas and Consumer Electronics Show 2016 – one of the highlights of the technology calendar – a world of wonders where […]
In the transportation, entertainment and hospitality service industries customer experience is of utmost importance and more often than not […]
The number one priority when you become a parent is to keep your children safe, so that feeling of panic when you look around you in a crowded public […]
For many of us, the internet has become an intrinsic part of daily life, like electricity and running water. When moving home, internet connectivity now sits […]
Cambridge, UK – October 1st, 2015 – Zest4, a leading provider of Unified Communications solutions has announced a partnership with Arkessa, the […]
The automotive industry is innovating rapidly and it would be reasonable for you to shout “and so it should!”, given the impact cars have had on the economy […]