Smart Technology

Mouser adds nine manufacturers to industrial automation lineup in H1 2026

Mouser Electronics added nine manufacturers to its industrial automation portfolio in the first half of 2026, covering AI, IIoT, robotics, and safety.

Factory automation's deployment gap: new products flood the market as 80% of US facilities remain unautomated

A striking automation gap persists in US manufacturing even as vendors roll out edge AI, resilient edge platforms, and smarter vision systems at Automate 2026.

Industrial automation in focus: six product launches shaping factory floors in June 2026

Automate 2026 opens June 22 in Chicago with 1,000+ exhibitors, a new humanoid pavilion, and a sector-wide debate on why AI—not machines—now limits factory perfo

Edge Computing is the Foundation for Scaled Smart Cities. How Can the Industry Accelerate Adoption?

As cities globally accelerate their transformation into “smart cities,” the integration of a capable computing ecosystem to complement smart city initiatives has become an important part of smart city success. How critical will edge computing be in that ecosystem, and in the facilitation of today’s and tomorrow’s smart city projects, especially with where smart…

Connected Living 2030: The Technology that Will Power the Future of Smart Cities

How is technology transforming to meet the future of smart cities head-on? Helsinki, Riyadh, and Shanghai offer a glimpse into this evolution, each adopting unique strategies powered by cutting-edge technology. Helsinki’s smart city blueprint intertwines technological innovation with societal and environmental objectives, creating a hub for collaborative innovation. Riyadh’s ambitious project, a partnership between…

Spatial Computing and Wi-Fi Sensing Signal Major Advancements in Connected Living by 2030

Spatial computing, Wi-FI, and other technology advancements are bringing the promise of connected living to new and exciting possibilities. Smart cities are becoming a reality in urban development, driven by technologies like 5G, AI, IoT, and blockchain. These advancements promise to transform urban living into greener, more efficient, and inclusive spaces, addressing challenges like…

Is Amazon Sidewalk the Next Step in Smart Home Development?

In episode two of Smart Home on the Range, a podcast devoted to the step-by-step design and construction process of a new smart home and other content, Tod Caflisch walks us through some of the mysteries surrounding Smart Home devices and one of Amazon’s newer technologies, Amazon Sidewalk. Caflisch started his renovation projects about seven…

Can the Benefits of Amazon Sidewalk Outweigh the Risks of IoT Silos and Network Interference?

Amazon Sidewalk has launched into its next phase of growth as the company opens the network to developers, increasing potential to significantly disrupt IoT as we know it. In the early days of Sidewalk, which Amazon announced in 2019 and launched in 2020, only a few developers could build applications for the low-bandwidth, long-range…

Discovering the SmartSky User Experience

Hear a user experience with the remarkable system with low latency and high bandwidth. They were able to accomplish all their tasks without any issues. People interested in this technology desire the ability to have meetings in the sky, and this system makes that possible.

Episode 1 – The Next Evolution in Aviation Connectivity

SmartSky Networks is revolutionizing the in-flight experience by providing reliable connectivity at 35,000 feet. Their mission is to ensure that passengers can work, stream movies, and stay connected while in the air. The company’s comprehensive approach to connectivity sets it apart, utilizing an unlicensed band for consistent and low-latency connections. With the post-pandemic resurgence of…

The Future of In-Flight Connectivity: SmartSky’s Presence at Gulfstream Suppliers and Operators Conference 2022

Check out SmartSky at the Gulfstream Suppliers and Operators Conference.

How Does it Work? – The STC Process

Installing SmartSky on an aircraft is an exciting opportunity. It is all about ensuring the best experience for the customer, and being among the first to have the system on board provides numerous benefits, and the goal is to make the installation seamless. Collaboration with dealers and operators is crucial during this process, especially when…

How Does it Work? – SmartSky Hardware

Welcome to SmartSky, the pioneer in innovative hardware and an advanced nationwide air-to-ground (ATG) network. Powered by cutting-edge telecom standards, rigorous security protocols, and trusted component suppliers, SmartSky has created a game-changing solution for the aviation industry. At the heart of SmartSky’s revolutionary system is its dense network of towers, ensuring uninterrupted high-speed data transfer…

SmartSky Networks Overview

SmartSky Networks is revolutionizing air travel with its enhanced air-to-ground connectivity, offering a world of possibilities in the sky. The high-speed network is constructed using cutting-edge communication technologies, providing passengers in the cockpit, cabin, and operations with dependable, responsive, and secure connections throughout the aircraft. Thanks to SmartSky’s twenty times more broadband spectrum and low…

SmartSky Networks and GAT

Passengers recently had an unforgettable experience thanks to GAT and SmartSky Networks. The event showcased SmartSky’s groundbreaking in-flight internet connectivity network, leaving attendees amazed at its capabilities and potential impact on the aviation industry. Participants boarded an aircraft equipped with SmartSky’s advanced connectivity solution and witnessed the seamless and lightning-fast internet connectivity firsthand. Even at…

Building Success through Collaboration: Appreciating Our Valued Partners

An overview of partners of SmartSky Networks. See all of the partners working with SmartSky networks.

Flash: Revolutionizing Lightning Prediction with SmartSky’s Network

Flash, the revolutionary lightning prediction service, powered by SmartSky’s network, is set to transform our approach to thunderstorms. With an exceptional 99.6% accuracy in predicting the first strike, Flash outshines competitors as the sole predictive service on the market. It offers users an average 15-minute lead time, extending up to 25 minutes, to find safe…

Transforming the Way We Fly: Meandair’s Vision for the Future of Aviation

Meandair’s Turbulence4D provides precise weather and turbulence data, enhancing flight safety. Delivering these services to aircraft necessitates a robust network, which is where SmartSky Networks excels. Clear air turbulence (CAT) is challenging to forecast due to its complex relationship with other weather phenomena. Meander acknowledges this difficulty and acknowledges the variations in CAT at different…

Enhancing Aviation Safety: Exploring the Capabilities of 1200.aero WX+

1200aero WX Plus and SmartSky Networks have joined forces to revolutionize aviation safety. The platform offers tailored weather data and monitoring tools to airports and fleet operators, surpassing traditional providers. Through an intuitive control panel and the AVmet terminal outlook tool, users gain real-time insights into hourly operations and future weather patterns. The partnership’s key…

Unlocking Aviation Possibilities: SmartSky GAT Experience Day Transforms Industry Perspectives

SmartSky Networks showcased their groundbreaking technology at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, promising to revolutionize the aviation industry. Global Aviation Technologies (GAT) hosted the event, highlighting the seamless and high-speed connectivity of SmartSky’s system. With low latency and high bandwidth, passengers enjoyed uninterrupted streaming and productive activities during their flights. SmartSky’s impact reaches beyond…

In-Flight Connectivity Unplugged: Customer Insights from Flight Interviews

Users share their experience of using in-flight connectivity on an aircraft. They express their delight at being able to FaceTime multiple family members without any lag, hesitation, or blurring of the screen. The seamless experience leaves them in awe. They emphasize that WiFi access is a crucial requirement for operators and customers, who become upset…

Enhancing In-Flight Communication

Hear a recent passenger describe their experience using various online platforms during a flight. From using Facebook, watching videos on YouTube and LinkedIn, briefly accessing Hulu, to making a FaceTime call with their son, they emphasize the importance of speed and low latency in their online activities. They find the ability to stay connected with…

Calculating the Hidden Cost of Gearing Up for Smart Cities

Keypoints: Cities have started using smart tech to collect data. Sensors and voice activation detects things such as traffic congestion. Smart cities allow congestion to be rerouted via retimed traffic lights. Commentary: Cities at large have been starting to utilize technologies, such as voice activation and sensors that collect data to support their push…

Can the U.S. Templatize Funding for Smart Cities?

Cities are migrating from analog to digital, and according to Forbes.com, a Smart City “involves varied technology to integrate transportation, health, energy, water resources, waste collections, smart-building technologies, and security technologies and services.” We asked Tim Sylvester, founder & CTO of Integrated Roadways, where are most US cities facing the same funding and rollout…

Why Does the US Rank so Low in Smart Cities

Question: Why does the US rank low in the worlds top smart cities? What areas of the world are in prime position for the smart cities of the future? We know that smart cities and smart devices are become increasingly common, but the United States still ranks surprisingly new in terms of our adoption of…

All Things IoT

The IoT ecosystem is accelerating, with innovation moving forward rapidly. It has applications in many industries, and those use cases will be at the forefront of the 2021 Works With Conference hosted by Silicon Labs. On Engineering Experience, host Tyler Kern spoke with Keith Nesrsta, Regional Sales Manager at Silicon Labs, and Paragon Innovations…

Will Cities Be Able To Monetize Their Digital Twins?

On this special episode of MarketScale TV, live from the MarketScale Trade Show Booth, Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin talked with Paul Doherty, President, and CEO of The Digit Group, a smart city solution provider giving solutions on everything from master planning and architectural design services to real-world implementations of blockchain and IoT solutions….

Key Items to Consider for Your Municipality’s Next Technology Rollout

On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward. Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first? The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from…

Elevating the Customer Experience through Bank Branch Digital Transformation

Banks are a constant – they loom on urban corners and dot rural towns, providing necessary financial services to their customers. However, they’re also rigid, often resulting in slower adaptation of new technologies. In today’s world of heightened consumer expectations and the desire for more personalized and automated experiences, that’s no longer an option. Even…

How AI Kitchen Process Optimization is Transforming the QSR Industry 

The COVID-19 pandemic forever altered the QSR landscape. Innovations once believed to take years to develop arrived out of necessity. Intel’s Internet of Things Group, joined by partners like PreciTaste, led the way with AI solutions that not only got QSRs up and running during the early stages of the pandemic but continued to innovate…