Greenwave Systems acquires Predixion Software to enhance its AXON Platform

IoT and M2M platform provider, Greenwave Systems has acquired Predixion Software, a developer of real-time visual edge analytics software for the Internet of Things, for an undisclosed amount.

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Dumb thermometer shows why there’s a chill in the smart home market

There are significant challenges facing the smart home market, and perhaps the most visible is being caused and perpetuated by market fragmentation, says Thomas Rockmann, VP of Connected Home, Deutsche Telekom AG.

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Alliance for Swedish IoT start-ups grows and goes to M2M Summit and IOTSWC

The Swedish Alliance for IoT Entrepreneurs (SMSE) welcomes Stilla, Loggamera, LightFlex Technology and ReVibe Energy as new members. With 63 members and 18 partners SMSE emphasises Sweden’s position as a great place to look for IoT experience and solutions.

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Kit enables first consumer application of 3D printing and energy harvesting for self-powered IoT

element14 is now stocking the EnOcean Switch Design Kit, developed in collaboration with element14 and 3YOURMIND,

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RealVNC collaborates with TestPlant to provide new automotive test automation solution

RealVNC, a global provider of VNC® remote access technology and premier MirrorLink supplier are proud to announce their latest collaboration with TestPlant, the maker of the eggPlant range of software quality tools.

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Smart Home contends with smorgasbord of platforms and technologies

The connected home may seem like common currency now – in 2016 we’re looking at an unprecedented increase in both acceptance and actual hardware running ‘in the wild’ – but the road here has been a long one.

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When major corporations like Delta Airlines have ‘failures’ we all have an opinion

I remember a time when I was running datacenters and had absolute responsibility for and accountability for critical business systems.

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Cloud-based monetisation provider enables IoT data services in connected cars

Aria Systems, has announced Aria for Connected Vehicles, a cloud-based offering for IoT-enabled connected cars, heavy equipment, on-demand transportation as a service, telematics, and post-sale/lease add-on services.

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Don’t leave it to IT – Part 2

Part One of this article focused on the need for a clear, defined strategy when adopting an IoT system, which is something that has to come from C-level management. The early role of IT is to ensure that the appropriate technology and architecture decisions are made.

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Gemalto and Valeo turn your smartphone into a secure car key ‘like James Bond’

Automotive supplier, Valeo has partnered with Gemalto, provider in digital security, to ensure the security of its virtual car key system called Valeo InBlue®.

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Digital Catapult and partners launch IoT network to drive London’s open innovation

Digital Catapult has launched Digital Catapult Things Connected, an innovation support programme that will ensure London is open and ready to innovate with the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Silicon Controls and Thinxtra to connect 1m oil & gas monitoring devices to Sigfox IoT network

Silicon Controls, a global provider of tank & cylinder monitoring devices (GASLOG™), Sigfox, a provider of dedicated communications service for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Thinxtra, the exclusive Sigfox network operator (SNO) for Australia & New Zealand, have announced a strategic partnership agreement.

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Don’t leave it to IT – Part 1

There was a time when I could focus on and write about a key technology development like wireless data for a few years and then, when the Internet bubble burst, move on for a few more years to Voice over IP followed by Unified Communications.

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Interdigital joins Avanci IoT licensing platform

InterDigital, Inc., a mobile technology research and development company, announced that it has joined Avanci, said to be the industry’s first marketplace for licensing cellular standards-essential technology for the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Telit updates IoT portal so users can switch network providers ‘on the fly’ and ensure data continuity

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced major updates to their IoT Portal. Now, users can switch network providers on the fly, ensure data continuity,

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Telit expands sensor-to-cloud solutions with Bluetooth 4.2 module

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the commercial availability of its BlueMod+S42 Bluetooth 4.2 module, and two variants of the popular SL869 single and multi-standard positioning module family, the SL869-V3 and the SL869-ADR.

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