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The Next Line of Defence: Unlocking SME Potential in UK Defence from Policy to Practice.

A really important and timely piece of work from Babcock and the University of Exeter on unlocking SME potential in UK defence. Having spent time digesting the report, one thing stands out clearly: the opportunity is no longer theoretical, it’s operational. The policy intent and urgency are there. Now it’s about delivery. The report rightly positions SMEs not as ‘nice to have’, but as critical to capability, resilience and pace, particularly in areas like autonomy, digital, cyber and advanced engineering. From our perspective at Convert Technologies, this strongly reflects what

Innovation Tech in Defence: Collaboration Tips for SMEs

SMEs like ours are increasingly stepping into the spotlight in the defence sector — and it’s easy to see why. By teaming up with large military primes and government agencies, SMEs bring fresh, innovative technologies to the table. These partnerships are a win-win: SMEs contribute their agility and niche expertise, while helping tackle new defence challenges, boost efficiency, and deliver cost-effective solutions. That said, collaboration isn’t always smooth sailing. Here at Convert, we thrive on speed ⏩, creativity, and rapid development cycles. Military primes and defence organisations often operate in

Enhancing Sub-GHz LoRaWAN

Q. Enhancing a Sub-GHz LoRaWAN network with 2.4GHz capability, will give organisations access to a greater volume of useable (and potentially highly sensitive) data flowing within the business but how does one ensure it is both monitored and protected to the very highest of standards❓ Most people are now well aware that IoT ecosystems often involve a large number of interconnected devices, ranging from smart home appliances to industrial sensors. On returning from our recent attendance at the The Things Network in Amsterdam, and through various discussions on the subject,

The Things Conference 2024

🎺”The Things Conference 2024 is for everyone who wants to stay on top of innovations in tech and create a sustainable future.” Join our Development Director, Dave Belcher – one of four expert panellists discussing the use cases, merits and challenges of implementing dual frequency (Sub-GHz & 2.4GHz) LoRaWAN network solutions. The conversation via ‘The Things Podcast’ starts on Wed 25th Sept. @ 4pm. Don’t miss it!🎺 #iot #iiot #iotdevices #assetmanagement #digitaltransformation #devicesinmotion #enterprisetechnolog #lorawan #loraalliance #thethingsnetwork #thethingsconference

Astute Electronics appointed as supplier to Crown Commercial Services for SALUS asset tracking technology

🎺At the request of the UK MoD, Astute Electronics Limited has been appointed as a supplier to the Crown Commercial Service’s SPARK Dynamic Purchasing System Framework RM6094 for intelligent asset location and management technology, SALUS. 🎺 As standard, this low-power technology can provide accuracy to less than 2 metres, providing both indoor (3D) and outdoor location on the same network. The bi-directional communication capability permits environmental monitoring for asset lifecycle management and can display information to users. Multiple radio options allow for site, multiple-site, and between-site location with continuous asset monitoring

Dual Frequency LoRa

🌐🎺 Another technological break through for team Convert! Location reporting of assets, utilising existing Sub-GHz networks – your next generation IoT platform! 🎺💡 ❓ ❓ How do you add accurate indoor ranging to your existing LoRaWAN® infrastructure❓❓ 👍 Answer: With Convert’s ‘Dual Frequency LoRa®’ network! 👍 ⚡ ⚡ Convert have combined signalling at Sub-GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies, supporting low bandwidth transfers in metropolitan areas vs higher bandwidth transfers for localised zones. 🤜 🤛 Convert’s dual frequency approach allows customers to leverage existing IoT installations in original Sub-GHz form. 👀 Take a look