Storing information on the cloud makes a lot of sense for businesses in the tech industry. It provides them with flexibility, scalability and an affordable alternative to costly on-site infrastructure.

At this year’s IFX Conference in Las Vegas, State of the Edge, a diverse, member-supported research organisation, announced the availability of State of the Edge 2020, a free market research report that explains and documents the latest developments in edge computing.

Monitoring specialist, Paessler AG has launched BitDecorder, a Software as a Service (SaaS) application that decodes payloads from Sigfox 0G-connected devices.

Cambridge-based Iotic has secured investment of €7.5 million (UK£6.5 million) to accelerate growth and meet increasing demand for its pioneering digital twin technology.

Global technology spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to reach $1.2 trillion (€1 trillion) in 2022, led by industries such as discrete manufacturing $119 billion (€108 billion), process manufacturing $78 billion (€70.8 billion), transportation $71 billion (€64.5 billion) and utilities $61 billion (€55.4 billion).

A fully automated, direct IoT ‘Device-to-Cloud’ solution has been launched by Gemalto and Eseye. It is designed to simplify the process of onboarding an IoT device into AWS IoT Core securely.

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s Centre for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT) announces the release of a white paper that offers some pathways for business leaders as they explore digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Industry analysts Jim Morrish and Matt Hatton have announced the launch of their latest venture, Transforma Insights, a technology industry analyst firm focused on enterprise adoption of new technologies.

Small manufacturers, many of whom have been in business for decades and consistently generate $2 million (€1.8 million) to $20 million (€18.1 million) in annual revenue, are seeking an exit strategy. The founders of these companies are often critical suppliers in the industry sector supply chain including aerospace, aviation, automation, machining, and food production.

In early 2019, the UK’s first smart factory was created, using the newly launched 5G communications network to facilitate quick data transfer speeds.