Macnica has announced a technology partnership with Tektronix. Through the global agreement, Tektronix has incorporated Macnica's IP video technology into Prism, a new media analytics platform designed to facilitate broadcasters' transition from SDI-based infrastructure to IP.

Anritsu Corporation has partnered with NTT DOCOMO on power consumption verification testing for machine-type communication technologies used by IoT devices.

A key aspect of the growing number of devices connected to the LAN is the ability to power these devices with PoE technology. With the IEEE 802.3bt PoE standards expected to be ratified next year, we will soon see 60W Type 3 PoW and 90W Type 4 PoE offered in four pairs.

Telefónica España and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the purpose of developing 10 Gbps symmetric passive optical networks (XGS-PON), as well as applications and products for home networks.

SMARTRAC has signed a distribution partnership with Future Electronics, one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components. This collaboration with Smartrac marks Future Electronics' first foray into the RFID sector.

The ANSI/TIA 492AAE standard is presented as a revision of the standards for structured cabling with fiber optics (ANSI/TIA-568.3-D // ISO/IEC 11801 Ed3). It has been specified to support wavelength multiplexing, operate from 840 to 953 nm, and work with up to 4 λ "low cost".

Omnitron Systems has announced its new technology partnership with Axis Communications. The OmniConverter™ PoE converter from Omnitron Systems is designed and tested to work with Axis IP network cameras.

Electro Rent Corporation has reached an agreement to acquire Microlease from Lloyds Development Capital. The transition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2017. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Trilliant has already connected more than four million devices, including gas meters, electricity meters and home displays - as part of British Gas's smart metering rollout.

Bosch Security Systems and Sony Corporation have signed a contract to establish a collaboration aimed at developing innovative products and solutions in the field of video security applications.

Colt Technology Services and AT&T are accelerating the deployment of software-defined networking (SDN) by creating and successfully testing a standard application programming interface (API) infrastructure. This will allow different SDN architectures from various vendors to operate together.

Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a business division of Arrow Electronics Inc., announces that it has reached an agreement with Veeam to distribute its portfolio of solutions in Spain and Portugal.

Sigfox and its partner KYOCERA Communication Systems Co., Ltd. have announced the nationwide rollout of the Sigfox network in Japan, the world's third largest IoT market.

LiFi technology will enable very high-speed communications and open the door to new applications such as virtual reality and telepresence. This is one of the technological revolutions that are part of the evolution towards 5G, the fifth generation of mobile communications, and which can be experienced in a workshop organized by the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) as part of Madrid Science Week.

Eurosol Global Transfer has entrusted Fibernet with creating the TransferZero service in a private cloud environment. The initial requirements demanded the creation of a web and database environment to support the project.

The acting Minister of Public Works, Rafael Catalá, and the presidents of Renfe and Telefónica de España, Pablo Vázquez and Luis Miguel Gilpérez, respectively, today presented PlayRenfe, the new pioneering platform for WiFi connectivity, on-demand content and access to a global offer of other products and services for Renfe customers on board its AVE trains.

LANCOM Systems GmbH has secured a new shareholder, Rohde & Schwarz. Subject to approval by the German antitrust authority, the Munich-based electronics group will acquire the shares of the two outgoing shareholders.   

AIM Photonics and Infinera have announced that Infinera has become the newest member of AIM Photonics, demonstrating continued support for the Rochester-based initiative. Infinera will play a key role within the institute, providing access to its industry-leading indium phosphide (InP) photonics technology and establishing access to InP-based Foundry Wafer technology for AIM.

With more than three months to go before ISE 2017 (Integrated Systems Europe) opens its doors, it has been confirmed as the largest exhibition in the event's 14-year history after an increase in exhibition space, exhibitors and aisles.

Software AG announces a strategic alliance with Bosch to promote innovation and develop new joint services and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. In addition, both companies agree to collaborate on commercial activities to expand the user base of Bosch's IoT cloud.