Connected Devices

Gemalto, a provider of digital security, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei, a global ICT solution provider, to deliver the global Internet of Things (IoT) vision of both parties at Huawei Connect, Europe 2016. 

During a recent keynote in Tokyo, on three development opportunities that await telecom operators in video, household, and vertical markets, Ken Hu, deputy chairman and rotating CEO of Huawei, called upon operators to build application-centric networks and help establish an open ecosystem.

As the world’s population grows and urbanisation increases, society will increasingly rely on communications technology to help overcome its many challenges.

In the Internet of Things (IoT) unauthorised access has to be prevented. Together with its Chinese partners, Infineon Technologies AG has founded the “Open Laboratory for Smart Home Interconnection Security” in Beijing.

Yes, it’s already that time of year when every analyst turns into Mystic Meg and tries to predict the year ahead. How many of them in 2015 foresaw Brexit or President Trump? Answer me that, says Jeremy Cowan. Well, here’s the firstof 2016/17, courtesy of the team at embedded systems consultancy, ByteSnap Design.

Research by Norwegian app security firm Promon has demonstrated that, by exploiting a lack of security in the Tesla smartphone app, cybercriminals could take control of the company’s vehicles. They have shown they can locate, unlock and drive the car away unhindered.

Cisco Jasper is now working in partnership with Taiwan Mobile, extending the former’s footprint to 30 global mobile operator groups representing more than 120 mobile operator networks worldwide.

It’s a common phrase that we’ve all used from time to time. And it’s frustrating. Especially when all of those ‘cooks’ are the equivalent of Michelin Starred experts. But as the vision of the Internet of Things becomes a more ubiquitous reality, many needs and interests have to be unified.

u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, has announced its technology is powering a new smart bus solution from Baoruh Electronic in Taiwan which combines LTE-based telematics and Automated Fare Collection (AFC) for intelligent fleet management.

Tibbo Technology has launched its Open Platform Communications server. OPC is a set of specifications and standards for industrial telecommunication, that defines the transfer of real-time plant data between control devices from various manufacturers.

Eric Schultz, community manager for the not for profit prpl Foundation, is collaborating with the USA’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Technological Advisory Council Software Controlled Radios Sub-Working Group.

Responding to the global talent drought of data scientists, Oxford University’s CPD Centre launches its new course Data Science for the Internet of Things IoT) in January 2017.

Schréder, a global provider of LED lighting solutions, has announced a partnership with international electronics corporation Panasonic to co-develop solutions that will accelerate the transformation into smart cities.

Bit Stew Systems of Burnaby, B.C., Canada, has been acquired by GE Digital. This brings Bit Stew’s data intelligence capabilities to Predix, GE’s operating system for the industrial internet, and its industrial applications such as Asset Performance Management (APM).

For communications service providers (CSPs) reeling from losses in their traditional lines of business, the Internet of Things (IoT) provides tantalising opportunities to reverse their fortunes. At first glance, you’d think monetising IoT would be a slam-dunk for the communications industry.

The GSMA, with partners SIMalliance and ESMIG, have published a new report written by analyst house Beecham Research highlighting the importance of the GSMA Embedded SIM Specification and eUICC to the future of the utilities sector.