Every second, 127 everyday items are connected to the internet, according to McKinsey & Company. From home security systems, dishwashers and washing machines to wearables, autonomous vehicles and much more, the integration of connected technology into our daily lives is quickly becoming a reality. Thanks to inexpensive processors and advanced wireless networks, says Adolfo Perez-Duran […]
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Human factors are critical to securing digital transformation
Two-thirds of UK firms say cyber security concerns prevent them from adopting new technologies such as cloud computing and the internet of things, according to a 2019 report by Ernst & Young (EY). Fears that many of the exciting technologies that underpin digital transformation risk introducing new security vulnerabilities is becoming a potential hindrance to innovation. Are […]
AI the Perfect Solution to the Identity Fraud Epidemic
Fraud has been an ongoing problem for quite some time now. Our technology may have become more sophisticated but so are criminals. It feels more secure now that we have several modes of verification but it’s still unsettling to see news of big companies like Facebook or Yahoo getting their data compromised. Fraud is not […]
Amazon, Apple, Google, the Zigbee Alliance and Board Members Form Industry Working Group to Develop a New Standard for Smart Home
Project Connected Home over IP Intends to Simplify Development for Device Manufacturers and Increase Compatibility for Consumers. Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance, today announced a new working group that plans to develop and promote the adoption of a new, royalty-free connectivity standard to increase compatibility among smart home products, with security as a […]
More significant movement at the edge
In his latest Ecosystem column, Antony Savvas charts recent developments at the edge and new ownership for IoT corporate verticals. Partnerships have become a key focus for Vodafone Business’ strategy in recent times, and we have previously covered the company’s partnership with IBM and there is a newer partnership with Google – where Vodafone is […]
Semtech Supports LoRaWAN® Network Deployment to Complement Seoul’s Citywide Wi-Fi
City government plans to deploy up to 1,000 LoRaWAN-based gateways by 2022 and grow its smart city Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. Semtech Corporation announced that the Metropolitan Government of Seoul, South Korea plans to deploy a new enterprise-grade citywide network for Internet of Things (IoT) applications based on Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® […]
Indian Consulting Firm Infosys Launches Blockchain Apps To Boost Its Multi- Billion Dollar Industry
Indian multinational consulting company, InfoSys, launched three blockchain platforms on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in a bid to enhance the interoperability and efficiency across systems. In a published post on Economic Times India, Infosys Blockchain, a subsidiary of the $12 billion worth consulting company, announced the launch of three blockchain-powered distributed applications for government services, […]
New features in Azure Monitor Metrics Explorer based on your feedback
A few months ago, we posted a survey to gather feedback on your experience with metrics in Azure Portal. Thank you for participation and for providing valuable suggestions! We want to share some of the insights we gained from the survey and highlight some of the features that we delivered based on your feedback. These […]