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December 19, 2023


Sleigh Bells & Wi-Fi Signals: Santa's IoT-Powered Christmas Extravaganza 🎅

TEAL Launches Aurora, An Enhanced IoT Connectivity Platform Enabling Global eSIM Control At Scale

Aurora enables the remote monitoring of network utilization and operational status of any TEAL eSIM deployed worldwide. Customers can install new networks with the click of a button, seamlessly switch between existing networks, track data consumption, and monitor real-time device status.


The new Aurora usage map allows customers to see where their data consumption is distributed, what carrier infrastructure is in-use, and the ability to quickly view important device health data that is critical to keeping devices always connected.

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CUI Expands Its Line of AC-DC Power Supplies for Industrial, IoT, and EV Applications

The ultra-slim designs make the power supplies appropriate for industrial and IoT use in harsh environments for inductive load applications such as motors, relays, and contactors. 


The power supplies are also well suited for the growing deployment of electric vehicle charges. 

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SKF Launches New Wireless Sensor to Automate Machine Monitoring

This new sensor uses innovative measurement capabilities to provide advanced insights into asset health, including early detection of bearing damage.


Like other IMx-1 sensors, they create a mesh network, enabling them to relay data between one another. This allows data to be routed around obstacles such as pipework – which can block signals for conventional line-of-sight systems. 

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Santa's Connected Christmas: How IoT Magic Enhances the Festive Spirit at the North Pole

In the frosty North Pole, where snowflakes swirl and the crisp air is infused with the spirit of the season, Santa prepares for the most magical night of the year.


Forget Rudolph's nose leading the way; instead, IoT sensors adorn the sleigh to provide real-time updates on weather conditions, air traffic, chimney structures, and optimal present-drop points. Forget GPS — Santa now uses a Chimney Positioning System (CPS).


With tiny, elf-sized IoT wearables adorning each reindeer, Santa can monitor their health, happiness, and readiness for the grand journey. These data-driven insights ensure that the reindeer are in top form for their Christmas Eve adventure.

Santa can retire his quill pen since the tech-savvy elves modernized the Naughty-or-Nice list with IoT-enabled devices to track acts of kindness and gift preferences throughout the year.


But what about the milk and cookies, you ask? Fear not, dear reader. Cookies now come with edible QR codes, and milk cartons have smart sensors that detect Santa's approach. Efficiency, after all, is key when you have billions of homes to visit in just one night!


Merry IoT Christmas to all, and to all a gigabit night! 🎅🌐🎄


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