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On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we're talking about connectivity within the IoT ecosystem with Transatel's Cédric Jarkovsky, Director, Product Development & IoT Business, specifically regarding next-generation eSIMs and Private 5G networks, end-to-end monitoring and AI anomaly detection, and unified IoT management.

London, UK, 28 April 2026– The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the global industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable Wi-Fi experience across the global wireless ecosystem, announced the publication of the “Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT: Japan Field Trials Report”. 

PALO ALTO — April 27, 2026 — Northern.tech, announced the new release of Mender, including support for microcontrollers (MCUs). The new Mender MCU client extends the same enterprise-grade OTA update infrastructure, trusted by companies like Airbus, Siemens, Volkswagen, and ZF Group, to microcontrollers.

A few big M&A updates dropped recently. Altair announced that it has completed its exit from Sony Semi, and a funding round, while Marvell has released the news that it's set to acquire silicon photonics company Polariton. Read on for more.

VisAbility Solutions released its SmartSeeker that delivers intelligent, hands-free capabilities to the SmartMarker platform. During Microelectronics US 2026 (April 22–23), VisAbility Solutions will be located at Booth 137 showcasing a live demonstration. The company offers semiconductor, logistics, and manufacturing industries accurate, real-time visibility of high-value assets.

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Digi International publicized an advancement in device security with the validation of FIPS 140-3 cryptographic modules across its portfolio of solutions based on the Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL) operating system including Digi EX, IX and TX Cellular Routers, Digi Connect IT Console Servers, Digi Connect EZ Serial Device and Terminal Servers, and Digi AnywhereUSB USB Over IP. According to the press release, Digi is the first provider of cellular connectivity solutions to achieve FIPS 140-3 validation without specialized SKUs.

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, Bruno Damien, Ecosystem & Partners Marketing Director at e-peas, joins the podcast to discuss sustainable IoT. The company develops effective solutions for harvesting ambient energy with Ambient Energy Managers (AEMs) and an extensive portfolio of Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs). 

Watch the video segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyDyI2mbDXM

eInfochips introduced the EIC PROPEL, its enterprise IoT platform in the Microsoft Marketplace. The new availability enables users to deploy EIC PROPEL through the Microsoft Marketplace for streamlined access, seamless integration, and simplified lifecycle management across Microsoft Azure products and services.

Digi International launched its Digi IX25, a next-generation industrial cellular router solution offering secure, scalable connectivity for critical networking infrastructure. The platform combines networking, compute, and secure connectivity in one device. To streamline deployment and reduce costs as well as potential failure points, four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports eliminate the need for external switches in field cabinets and kiosks.