Caitlin Gittins

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Editor at IoT Insider

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Whether to build or to buy a managed connectivity solution

1 week ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

Weighing up whether to build or buy a managed connectivity solution was Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect who joined IoT Insider Editor Caitlin Gittins on the latest season of IoT Unplugged to share his insight.
Trends in 5G and semiconductor design: a Q&A with Ansys

1 week ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

Specialising in software simulation tools, Ansys provides its customers with the ability to test designs ranging from semiconductor products to 5G communication systems, to “accelerate time to market and reduce risk in developing complex communication systems,” according to Jayraj Nair, Field CTO for Hi-Tech and APAC Region, Ansys in an exclusive interview with IoT Insider.
S6:E1: The build versus buy argument

1 week ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

Season 6 of IoT Unplugged kicked off with an in-depth conversation with Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect, who weighed in on the build versus buy argument in IoT: whether to build a connectivity management solution from scratch, or whether to go with a fully managed service. As a connectivity provider, OptConnect provided its customers with expertise based on having already experienced and navigated pain points and challenges. As such, Baird said that he believed in the value of buying a solution.
Q&A: Matt Maupin of Silicon Labs dishes on their new Series 3

1 week ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

The recent release of Silicon Labs’ Series 3 portfolio marks the first time the company has opted for 22 nanometer process nodes, a decision that centered on future-proofing devices, Matt Maupin, Senior Product Marketing Manager told IoT Insider in an exclusive briefing. The Series 3 portfolio includes two new wireless system-on-chips (SoCs): the SiXG301 and SiXG302. The SiXG301 is optimised for line-powered devices and the SIXG302, for battery-powered efficiency.
Nordic takes IoT Insider through latest addition to low-power portfolio

1 week ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

The main showcase for Nordic Semiconductor at Hardware Pioneers was its nRF9151 – a System in Package (SiP) that represents the latest in low-power and high-performance cellular IoT solutions for the company. Frans Lutz, Senior Field Applications Engineer at Nordic took some time out at the event to walk IoT Insider through the solution. The SiP belongs to a wider portfolio of low-power solutions that Nordic prides itself on.
Advancing AI infrastructure: MediaTek's keynote at COMPUTEX

2 weeks ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

Continuing the core theme of ‘AI Next’ at COMPUTEX this year, Dr Rick Tsai, Vice Chairman and CEO of MediaTek delivered his keynote speech at the event covering the company’s advancements in AI for consumer, automotive and IoT applications, demonstrating how AI can be used to enhance daily life.
The rise of AI PCs: Qualcomm's keynote speech at COMPUTEX 2025

2 weeks ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm delivered a keynote speech at COMPUTEX 2025 discussing how AI is expected to shape the future of computing, drawing on the adoption of its system-on-chips (SoCs) Snapdragon and the advent of AI PCs.COMPUTEX is currently running in Taipei, Taiwan, from 20-23 May, with the theme of ‘AI Next’. In addition to Amon’s keynote, NVIDIA CEO and Founder Jensen Huang shared insights into where NVIDIA is headed alongside an announcement of a new slew of products.
The complexity of antenna design: a chat with Sampson Hu, Novocomms

1 month ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

The complexity involved in antenna design and the increasingly important role of the antenna – as the number of wireless devices continue to grow – are key takeaways delivered by Novocomms, as IoT Insider met with its Founder and CEO, Sampson Hu at the latest edition of Hardware Pioneers to learn more about the area of antennas.
5GAA provides sneak preview of connected car demos

1 month ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

On the 15th May in Paris at a media event, the 5GAA will be showcasing a broad range of live demonstrations drawing on connected vehicle technology that will demonstrate, among other things, how the field of connected vehicles has evolved and what the future looks like.
Good observability produces good results, says Jesse Dukes of Memfault

1 month ago | iotinsider.com | Caitlin Gittins

Observability is well established in the Cloud and app software development space, but the embedded industry is behind the curve, said Jesse Dukes, Director of Product Marketing at Memfault, in a conversation with IoT Insider at Hardware Pioneers.