Financial returns will be impacted by the complexity of deployments, need for new skills and security considerations. The Internet of Things has the potential to deliver cost savings and generate new revenues for organizations that can handle IoT’s complexity, build new workforce skills and address heightened security demands, according to a new report released today […]
Security in IoT devices relies on sustained, pervasive attention to detail across the entire threat surface
Cyber-threats are growing every day and what traditionally was seen as a data protection issue in the IT domain is becoming an increasing reality in the machine-to-machine (M2M) domain. Compounding this rise in capability is the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), writes Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research. In this […]
Fleet IoT offering registers one million devices in 24 hours
The co-founder of Fleet Space Technologies says the registration of one million devices in less than 24 hours to its low-cost satellite network shows the time is right for the Internet of Things. Flavia Tata Nardini, CEO of the South Australian company Fleet Space Technologies, said the company’s Project Galaxy offer to connect devices for […]
3 things you should know about Industrial IoT
The infrastructure around the world becomes more connected each day. We can thank the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for this connectedness, which stretches far beyond fitness bands to connecting machines and devices in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. More about IoT The potential remains high for IIoT, but so are the […]
TRISH is helping astronauts prepare for longterm deep space travel such as on a mission to Mars
At the 2019 MIT Space2 workshop, TechRepublic Senior Writer Teena Maddox spoke with Director of TRISH Dorit Donoviel about how TRISH works with MIT, California Institute of Technology and NASA to fund research to safeguard the health and wellness of astronauts in deep space. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. More about […]
MIT Space2 workshop: Rethinking design of personal environments in space travel
At the 2019 MIT Space2 workshop, TechRepublic Senior Writer Teena Maddox spoke with Envirom Institute’s Ted Smith about how the MIT workshop focused on optimizing behavioral health and cognitive performance in confined environments found in space travel. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. Teena Maddox: Tell me a little about the workshop […]
The real-life applications of IoT and why battery life is critical
Smart homes are already becoming the norm. Perhaps the most well-known form of IoT (Internet of Things), technology can automate routine tasks like ordering shopping via an Amazon Dash button to offering greater security through home cams and smart doorbells. But IoT uses far exceed consumer devices, says Vanja Plicanic Samuelsson, founder and CEO of Qoitech. Diversity in devices […]
Longest DDoS attack since 2015 lasts 329 hours
The last quarter of 2018 saw the longest DDoS attack since 2015, lasting 329 hours—almost 2 weeks—according to a Kaspersky Lab report released on Thursday. But the top three countries with the most DDoS attacks are still the same: China in first place (43%), the US in second (29%), and Australia in third (6%). SEE: […]
Answer our CIO Jury question: Is your organization prepared to handle IIoT data?
Are you the head of an IT department in the public or private sector? Is your title CTO, IT director, vice president of IT, or something similar? You are invited to participate in the TechRepublic CIO Jury, a low-touch way to increase your influence in the tech industry. Members of the CIO Jury receive an […]
Smart Thermostats Set to Grow by 29.5% CAGR in 2018-2024
An article by Marc, Editor at IoT Business News. Smart technology is becoming increasing popular across the globe and the majority of homes in Europe and the United States are predicted to have a smart thermostat by the year 2024. Zion Market Research recently released a report detailing an estimated increase in the value of […]