AddSecure launches NGP Advanced Extra DP4 to meet new fire alarm signalling standards
26 March 2026
AddSecure, the European provider of secure IoT connectivity and end-to-end solutions, has launched the NGP Advanced Extra DP4, a new addition to its NGP Advanced range. The device delivers DP4-grade dual-path signalling over LAN and 4G with dual SIM capability, ensuring high availability and robust performance.
Nicholas Whiting, VP Alarm Signalling, AddSecure UK, said: "The launch of NGP Advanced Extra DP4 reflects AddSecure’s commitment to supporting the industry through critical changes such as the PSTN switch-off and the move to IP networks.
Find out more Network digital twins offer path to autonomous telecom operations
12 February 2026
As telecommunications networks become more complex with 5G and cloud-native technologies, Communication Service Providers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, resilience, and agility.
Network Digital Twins address these challenges by providing a dynamic, near real-time digital view of the network, unifying data across domains, enabling end-to-end visibility, faster issue resolution, and more informed decision-making. Together with intelligent agents, they enable the shift from reactive operations to predictive and autonomous network management.
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Smart city technology markets set for rapid growth as cities prioritise operational outcomes
12 February 2026
Berg Insight has released the latest edition of its comprehensive smart city technology report, comprising in-depth studies of five key technology areas: smart street lighting, smart parking, smart waste collection, urban air quality monitoring and smart city surveillance.
In 2024, the global installed base excluding China of individually controlled smart street lights amounted to 27.9 million units. The corresponding figures for the smart waste and smart parking sensor technology markets were at the same time 1.56 million and 1.47 million units respectively. Smart parking sensors refers to in-ground or surface-mounted parking occupancy detection sensors whilst smart waste sensor technology consists of fill-level sensor devices that may either be pre-integrated into bins and containers, for example as a smart bin offering, or retrofitted on existing collection points.
Find out more Ethiopia launches first ever smart police station
11 February 2026
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated Ethiopia’s first smart police station on Monday, February 9, marking a significant step toward digitalizing law enforcement.
Unlike traditional stations, this facility operates without officers on-site, leveraging technology to provide citizens with faster, more accessible police services.
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