It’s almost three years since the UN declared internet access as a human right. Today, a nation looking to be a global digital leader and preparing the country for the advent of IoT, seamless, high speed connectivity is non-negotiable. The connectivity of the future is 5G, says Adam Leach, director of emerging technology, Nominet. This next generation […]
IoT credential compromise attacks open your devices up to spying
Internet of Things (IoT) security cameras have never enjoyed a reputation of robust device security—a shortfall that is at least moderately ironic as security is right in the name. Between websites like Insecam that allow people to view completely unsecured webcams from around the world (like this mysterious roundabout in Tokyo), and reports of a […]
Semtech’s LoRa Technology Integrated in Polysense’s Structural Health Monitoring System for Smart Buildings
Structure Health Monitoring system with LoRa Technology monitors buildings for a variety of safety indicators in real-time. Semtech Corporation announced that Polysense Technologies Inc., an innovative leader in enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for fiber and wireless sensing, has built Semtech’s LoRa® devices and technology into its Structure Health Monitoring (SHM) system to enable […]
Why a data network will drive the energy industry forward in 2019
Digital transformation continues to be the keynote of the coming year for operators across the oil and gas sectors. Digitalisation is nothing new to the sector, of course, says Ron Beck, Energy Industry marketing director at AspenTech. Refineries have, for example, been pursuing it for more than thirty years, with technologies like advanced process control (APC) well-established […]
Intelligent Vending Machine Market to see 15% growth to hit US$30 Billion by 2024
According to a new research report by the market research and strategy consulting firm, Global Market Insights, Inc, the Intelligent Vending Machine Market to hit US$30 Billion by 2024. The intelligent vending machines market is experiencing high growth due to a rise in the development of the energy-efficient solutions by manufacturers that will help companies […]
Passwords have had their day: Why we can expect an accelerated shift towards biometrics in 2019
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the first ever internet transmission in 1969. As we near this milestone, says Andrew Shikiar, chief marketing officer of the FIDO Alliance, contentions regarding privacy and security online abound. While the problem of authentication is nothing new, it has risen to the forefront in recent years as numerous high-profile data […]
IIoT: Digital Catapult launches connected factory trial
Digital Catapult has joined forces with two UK manufacturers, Dyer Engineering and Special Metals Wiggin, to demonstrate the potential of industrial internet of things (IIoT) technology. The project will utilise innovations from connected factory start-ups to “unlock productivity, streamline processes, improve yield and increase quality control.” The Connected Factory Demonstrator brings together Digital Catapult with […]
China to press ahead with investments in 5G and IoT
China’s top economic planning agency says investing in “new form of infrastructure” is a top priority. China will press ahead with investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G in 2019 as it competes with the US in the two key areas amid a technology race between the world’s two biggest economies. China’s state planner has […]
Accenture Named a Leader in Everest Group PEAK Matrix™ Report for IoT Services
Accenture has been named a Leader in the Everest Group’s Internet of Things (IoT) Services PEAK Matrix™ Assessment 2019 report for the third consecutive year. It received the highest marks in the Market Impact category and was named a Star Performer based on based on year-over-year growth. Everest Group highlighted Accenture’s end to end IoT […]
MANN+HUMMEL Partners with Sierra Wireless to Provide Predictive Maintenance in Industrial and Agricultural Vehicle Fleets
MANN+HUMMEL Senzit predictive maintenance platform provides real-time reporting to reduce equipment damage and repair costs, enabled by Sierra Wireless Smart SIM and AirVantage® IoT Platform. Sierra Wireless today announced that MANN+HUMMEL, a leading global expert for filtration solutions, has selected Sierra Wireless’ Smart SIMs and AirVantage® IoT Platform to connect and manage global deployments of […]