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Nordic Semiconductor launches lifetime flat-rate FOTA solution, readying customers for Cyber Resilience Act
Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, today announces a significant step in preparing customers for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), with nRF Cloud now offering a one-time, upfront, lifetime FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) and device management license.
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