Alexander Otaola

HaiLa Technologies Showcases First Wi-Fi-based Extreme-low-power Backscatter Chip, Developed in Partnership with Presto Engineering

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Presto Engineering, a European leading expert in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, engineering, and production services, successfully collaborated with HaiLa to develop the first complete analog and digital implementation of HaiLa’s passive backscatter technology adapted to Wi-Fi RF bands.

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  • Presto Engineering, a European leading expert in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, engineering, and production services, successfully collaborated with HaiLa to develop the first complete analog and digital implementation of HaiLa’s passive backscatter technology adapted to Wi-Fi RF bands.
  • Supporting an SPI interface, the chip brings seamless connectivity to a wide range of IoT devices, such as multi-channel temperature and humidity sensors.
  • The joint partnership to develop the BSC2000 demonstrates the path to extreme-low power in IoT devices used in building, home and industrial automation; consumer electronics and wearables; smart transportation; agriculture; medical; and automotive markets.
  • Visit HaiLa at CES for a demonstration, Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, booth 6300, January 9-12.

HaiLa Technologies Raises $10.35 Million USD from Murata Electronics and Supporting Investors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Whether it is their use of backscatter or other implementation technologies to achieve very power efficient radio communications, Murata’s own sustainability focus is very aligned with their path.

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  • Whether it is their use of backscatter or other implementation technologies to achieve very power efficient radio communications, Murata’s own sustainability focus is very aligned with their path.
  • We look forward to supporting the HaiLa team with this investment and bringing their technology to market,” said Mehul Udani, Vice President of Corporate Technology & Innovation, Murata Americas.
  • “We are really pleased to have the support of Murata Electronics, a global leader in wireless technology and semiconductors, in conjunction with our supporting investors,” said Derek Kuhn, CEO, HaiLa.
  • This will enable wireless devices to last longer on the same battery, use smaller batteries, and in turn see fewer batteries in landfills.

HaiLa Technologies Inc. Recognized for Sustainable Technology Focus in Ultra Low-Power Radio Communications Solutions for IoT Sensing

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The Technoclimat Program is financed by the Electrification and Climate Change Fund, the Energy Transition, Innovation and Efficiency Fund, and the contribution of energy distributors.

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  • The Technoclimat Program is financed by the Electrification and Climate Change Fund, the Energy Transition, Innovation and Efficiency Fund, and the contribution of energy distributors.
  • HaiLa’s technology will significantly reduce the amount of energy and waste associated with battery-powered wireless sensing devices.
  • Further, by extending the service life of connected sensor devices, HaiLa reduces related operational expenses for smart building IoT sensing,” said Derek Kuhn, HaiLa’s CEO.
  • Technoclimat’s support of HaiLa compliments the CDN$3.0M in non-dilutive financing from Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

HaiLa Technologies Inc, an Ultra Low Power RF Solutions Company, Appoints New President and CEO to Accelerate Growth Strategy.

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

HaiLa Technologies Inc., an ultra low power RF solutions company that is developing ultra low power IoT communication solutions, announces today that they have reached another important growth milestone with the appointment of Derek Kuhn as President & Chief Executive Officer.

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  • HaiLa Technologies Inc., an ultra low power RF solutions company that is developing ultra low power IoT communication solutions, announces today that they have reached another important growth milestone with the appointment of Derek Kuhn as President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • He was President of Industrial IoT leader Sciemetric, and has also advised multiple startups on their growth strategies.
  • I am thrilled to join Charlotte and the entire HaiLa team in bringing our ultra low power RF technology to market.
  • Founded in 2017 in Montreal, Canada, HaiLa is a fabless semiconductor start-up developing low power communication solutions for IoT devices over existing protocols like Wi-Fi.

HaiLa Technologies Inc. Receives $3 Million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to Commercialize an Ultra Low Power Communication Platform for IoT Devices

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

This is how we secure a green recovery and a clean future for the next generations.

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  • This is how we secure a green recovery and a clean future for the next generations.
  • "Canadian clean technologies have the power to transform the world.
  • Today's investmentwill enable entrepreneurs at every stage to commercializetheideasthat willhelp Canada meet its 2030 climate commitmentsand reach net zero by 2050.
  • Founded in 2017 in Montreal, Canada, HaiLa is a fabless semiconductor start-up developing low power communication for IoT devices over Wi-Fi solutions.