Connectivity

As hospitality’s doors finally reopen, the sector is quickly getting a sense of the evolved “digital-first” world in which it’s now operating. The past year has seen a significant step change in the adoption of technology and digital services, but while some hospitality businesses were able to welcome online models, huge swathes of the industry

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. and Xailient Inc., a company focused on artificial intelligence (AI) for the edge, announced that Maxim Integrated’s MAX78000 ultra-low power neural-network microcontroller detects and localises faces in video and images using Xailient’s proprietary Detectum neural network.

HomeGrid Forum has announced that Signify, the provider of lighting, has joined the organisation to expand the innovation and deployment of G.hn technology for Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) applications.

Ericsson has been selected by Virgin Media O2 to deploy cloud native, container-based dual-mode 5G Standalone Core on cloud infrastructure in the UK, paving the way for Virgin Media O2 to deliver ultra-fast connectivity to consumers and develop advanced enterprise use cases.

Technological advances are creating a new wave of connected products that previously operated in isolation. This enables companies to control large numbers of products remotely, improving operational efficiency in the field. It allows them to constantly gather streaming information from sensors, creating opportunities for new services and reducing the cost of existing ones. The Key

Munic, an artificial intelligence (AI) and embedded technologies provider for the automotive and fleet sectors, reports that Jack, the developer of what it claims is the IoT’s first windshield breakage detection solution, has selected Munic.io to support its rollout in the United States and Europe.

Maidenhead United football club has formed a new partnership with Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city operator Connexin to digitally enhance the club through innovative technologies to build its new ‘smart’ stadium.

Vodafone has doubled the number of sites in its Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) network to meet increasing demand for Internet of Things (IoT) services. Vodafone NB-IoT coverage now reaches 98% of the UK geography.

Softing adds to its Docker technology-based edgeConnector product family. The new edgeConnector Modbus is a flexible Docker container application for Modbus TCP controllers.

We all know about the predictions for multiple billions of “things” being connected over the next few years, but are Internet of Things (IoT) networks delivering what they promised? Here, business technology journalist Antony Savvas considers some new research.

Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, announced the launch of Soracom Arc, a service that allows anyone developing IoT solutions to leverage Soracom’s IoT platform using any internet connection, including cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and satellite.

The concept of private networks has been there for quite some time. Private networks are usually preferred by businesses and various types of private organisations to protect the data and information that they store and handle.

Kanglim Co, Ltd, the 40 year-old global provider of specialty industrial vehicles, announced a strategic alliance with Ridecell Inc., the platform powering digital transformations and IoT automation for fleet-driven businesses.

Actility, in joint work with and Elsys, now offers a new Workspace Management Starter Kit focused on the monitorisation of work areas 24/7. This IoT solution allows to simultaneously monitor data provided by indoor environments like temperature, humidity, lighting, personnel presence, and directional people counting (left-right) for real-time monitoring of staff interventions, cleaning based on real-time usage data, and improvement

Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider, Sierra Wireless, has appointed Phil Brace as its new president and CEO, effective July 26, 2021. The current president and CEO, Kent Thexton, will stay on at Sierra Wireless until August 13, 2021to complete the transition.

A new study by Juniper Research has found that MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) will displace over 2.2 billion private car journeys by 2025; rising from 471 million in 2021.