Cloud-scale DevOps powered by new Red Hat Cloud Suite and OpenStack Platform 8

Red Hat, Inc., a provider of open source solutions, announced the general availability of Red Hat Cloud Suite and Red Hat OpenStack Platform 8. This is designed to bridge the gap between development and operations teams at the scale of cloud computing.

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Is the Internet of Things broken beyond repair?

The Internet of Things has come a long way in the five years since the first IoT Day in 2011. But, there is a darker side to its success, with thousands of high-profile hacks having been carried out on connected devices.

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SIGFOX and Omantel join forces to roll out dedicated IoT network in Sultanate of Oman

SIGFOX, a provider of a dedicated communications service for the Internet of Things (IoT), and Omantel, a provider of integrated telecommunication services, has announced plans to deploy SIGFOX’s IoT network in the Sultanate.

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Microsoft and R3 accelerate adoption of distributed ledger technologies by global banks

Microsoft Corp. and the R3 Consortium announced a strategic partnership that will accelerate the use of distributed ledger technologies, also known as blockchain, among R3 member banks and global financial markets.

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Three ways the energy sector is transforming with the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) has brought digital connectivity to the physical world, disrupting both industrial business practices and the ways in which consumers interact with these organisations.

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First bite of the Apple?

What has the stand-off between the US tech giant and the FBI revealed about the future of encryption, personal data security and criminal investigations?

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Heavy investment in five IoT solutions leads to breakthroughs, says Huawei

Shenzhen, China — Huawei reports that it has seen breakthroughs with its five IoT solutions, as it tries to build a robust IoT ecosystem and innovate with its partners.

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Telit acquires IP and cellular module products from Novatel Wireless for US$11m

Telit Communications PLC, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), has agreed to acquire several cellular module product lines, related IP and related assets from Novatel Wireless, Inc.

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What do IoT and smart home device makers need to know to connect their devices to the web?

Worldwide, thousands of technology companies are viewing the Internet of Things and the Smart Home as the Holy Grail for their products and profits. Most industry analysts and leaders are predicting that hundreds of millions of homes will want these new technologies.

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Future Electronics’ announces the dates for series of ‘Secure Wireless Sensor Node’ seminars

Future Electronics, founded in 1968 by company president Robert Miller and now a distributor and marketer of electronics components, has announced the dates of a series of ‘Secure Wireless Sensor Node’ seminars across Europe in May and June in conjunction with World IoT day.

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Microsemi and D-Link to provide an IoT-enabled smart alarm detector

Microsemi Corp, a provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance; and D-Link, providers in the design, development and manufacture of networking and connectivity products worldwide, announced a collaboration.

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Three reasons why products need OTA

OTA (over-the-air update) functionality is one of the most sought after features in the connected space. Getting this right, will ensure ongoing success for IoT-enabled products from a revenue, customer satisfaction and security perspective. Here are the three reasons why smart products need to have OTA :

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ERM Advanced Telematics introduces anti-theft vehicle tracking solution

ERM Advanced Telematics, a designer, developer and manufacturer of vehicle tracking and security devices, announced today that the company has introduced to the market its StarLink eConnect device, a vehicle tracking device with jamming mitigation and location networking capabilities.

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Software monetisation survey shows the IoT generates interest and confusion equally

As part of its annual State of Software Monetisation report, Gemalto asked 780 people, including software vendors and enterprise end users, about monetising the Internet of Things (IoT). Here, Ariella Shoham, senior director marketing, Software Monetisation, Gemalto, tells IoT Now exclusively what they found.

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PTC ThingWorx finds new reach in Europe with Altice Group deal

The Altice Group, a multinational cable, fiber, telecommunications, contents, and media company, and PTC announced the deployment of PTC’s ThingWorx® IoT platform across two Altice Group businesses:

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Many smart home users would share personal data for money, shows Intel’s survey

A majority of respondents worldwide (54%) indicated they might be willing to share their personal data collected from their smart home with companies in exchange for money, and 70% agree

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