The Internet of Things is still in its beginnings, but as devices become increasingly networked, the security implications are starting to cause headaches for businesses. Unlike consumers, companies “getting hacked” translates much more immediately into reputational damage, lost revenue, or even compensation claims. The biggest risk to a company’s online security comes from the employees, […]
ORBCOMM Launches Enhanced Web Platform and Latest Telematics Devices for Heavy Equipment Industry
Advanced technology improves maintenance practices, utilization and operational efficiencies for mining and construction equipment customers worldwide. ORBCOMM Inc. today announced that it will launch its enhanced web platform and latest telematics devices targeted for the heavy equipment industry at Bauma, the world’s largest trade show for construction machinery, in Munich, Germany, this week. ORBCOMM’s new […]
The Internet of Things: Managing the influx of data
The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought about radical transformations across a range of industries over recent years, for instance optimising fleet management to improving crop production in agriculture. Yet, says Collibra’s CTO and co-founder, Stijn Christiaens, there is a common thread that lies at the heart of all these business transformations: the importance of […]
The installed base of wireless IoT devices in the oil and gas industry reached 1.3 million in 2018
According to a new research report from the M2M/IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of devices featuring cellular or satellite connectivity deployed in oil and gas applications amounted to 1.3 million at the end of 2018. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8 percent, this number is expected to reach 1.9 […]
End-to-end testing for the IoT ecosystem and the importance of multistage validation
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an intelligent technology between the real and the digital world. It is a system of interconnected devices which have the ability to collect and transfer data over a network beyond manual interference. Enterprises are getting leverage, says Virendra Maheta of Volansys, by implementing IoT Solutions in their business models to reduce time-to-market and boost […]
The top five challenges for 5G
It’s expected that 5G will have a big impact on nearly every aspect of our lives, harbouring in sci-fi-like technology, such as autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and incredibly fast download speeds. Ted Kritsonis, freelance journalist, Futurithmic reports. The speed and bandwidth of 5G could effectively replace home internet connections currently using Wi-Fi. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has reported […]
How is IoT shaping enterprise mobility?
The world of technology is coming out with new future concepts like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT) and the list goes on. Also, says business analyst Elisha Swisten, there are some ingenious technologies that have a practical aspect of how the world runs. The widespread adoption of the IoT […]
Filament Launches New Blocklet Foundation Kit – a Blockchain Development Kit for IoT Developers
Blockchain development kit designed for embedded and hardware IoT developers demonstrates secure transactions at the edge of the Internet of Things. Filament, provider of comprehensive enterprise blockchain solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that it has launched its new Blocklet Foundation Kit. Designed for embedded and hardware developers focused on the Internet […]
After growth, bringing outlier calibration systems into the multinational fold
When a multinational firm grows into new national markets, IT changes follow. A case in point is St. Louis, MO-based Emerson Automation Solutions and its Micro Motion division in Boulder, CO, which specialises in flow automation and measurement. Whether oil, gas, water, beverages, pharmaceuticals or shampoo ingredients, says Jörg Hecke, if it can flow as liquid, Micro Motion’s […]
Quectel Modules Have Enabled More than 100 Million IoT Connections
Quectel Wireless Solutions announced recently that the company’s IoT modules have enabled more than 100 million IoT connections by June 2018. The announcement was made at Quectel’s QIoT Summit 2019 in Shenzhen which gathered over 1000 attendees from the IoT ecosystem including MNOs, chipset makers, customers, China NB-IoT Industry Alliance and other partners. As the […]