Business & Markets

oneM2M, the global standards initiative for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and the Internet of Things (IoT), has held its second successful interoperability testing event, with a total of 20 companies taking part.

Billion Electric Co. Ltd, the provider of carrier-grade network equipment and ICT solutions in Asia Pacific, announced the launch of its high-performance 4G LTE industrial M2M router – M100.

The Strategy Analytics IoT Strategies (IoT) Report, “IoT 2016 Deployment Trends and Usage Survey,” found huge concerns on security and that over half of businesses are uncertain of cost savings benefits.

According to the latest research study released by Technavio, the global SSL and fluorescent lighting market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 15% until 2020.

The internet of things (IoT) is making cyber security significantly more important. In fact, the IoT is currently the key driver of change in the IT security industry.

KORE, the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication and the Internet of Things (IoT) provider is now providing businesses with a comprehensive solution for rapid iPad-based IoT business innovations and ROI.

The GSMA has launched a new online tool that measures the ability of more than 130 countries worldwide to connect offline citizens to the mobile internet.

Aria Systems, which helps enterprises grow recurring revenue, announced that Generac Power Systems selected Aria’s cloud-based Monetisation Platform as a key component of its IoT strategy. With Aria, Generac can quickly scale its Mobile Link™ subscription-based remote monitoring services.

SIGFOX, the provider of dedicated communications service for the Internet of Things (IoT), WND, the company launched to extend SIGFOX’s network across Latin America, and IotNet Mexico announced they have launched the network’s deployment in Mexico.

Altair Semiconductor, a provider of LTE chipsets, announced that samples of its new dual-mode FourGee-1210 CAT-1/CAT-M chipset will be available later this year, enabling a smooth transition to the next standard of Cellular IoT networks.

Eurotech, a provider of smart devices and machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies enabling Internet of Things (IoT) applications, has signed a joint marketing agreement with Predixion Software, a real-time visual edge analytics software company for the IoT.

Alastair Williamson has been appointed as CEO at Cambridge-based, wireless network design provider, Ranplan.

Smart Farming is not just for large farms and research centres, but is starting to impact small and medium-sized farms, says Beecham Research, a leading IoT analyst and research firm that looks closely at the agriculture sector.

MCM Electronics Pty Ltd, has announced the launch of a new personal safety device, developed in collaboration with u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips.

Addnode Group, has established a new subsidiary called Pharmasolutions AS. The company has initiated a partnership with Canella AB and consulting company EY Norway. Together they aim to deliver software within the e-health area to the Norwegian market focusing on the pharmacy industry.

Brighter announced a partnership with Sanmina to produce the first generation of Actiste®, a connected diabetes device that allows users to monitor blood sugar, inject insulin and log blood sugar levels and insulin doses in a single device.