IoT News
Smartphone VR to claim over half of VR device shipments by 2021, says Juniper
A new Juniper Research study has forecasted that there will be nearly 60 million smartphone VR headsets shipped in 2021, an increase of around 240% on an expected 16.8 million this year.
Read moreTrileuco to use PodsystemM2M connectivity in extreme adventure Tracktherace platform
The Internet of Things (IoT) affects almost every market imaginable and the adventure sports sector is no exception. With the announcement today that Spanish software company Trileuco has agreed to include PodsystemM2M’s connectivity
Read moreIoT for Home Appliance
HOW HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS CAN MAXIMISE THEIR ROLE AND REVENUES IN IoT The arrival of the Internet of Things (IoT) is radically altering the businesses of home appliance manufacturers as new opportunities open, widening their potential far beyond simply selling appliances to consumers.
Read moreCompanies must counter DDoS attacks via webcams and routers with a strategic approach
After the biggest DDoS attack of all time was reported in late September, cyber-criminals wasted no time in mounting their next operation. Less than a month later, a further broad-based attack crashed major online services including Twitter, Spotify, Netflix and PayPal.
Read moreMinkels expands its micro data centre portfolio driven by the IoT
Minkels, part of the publicly traded company Legrand, recently introduced its first micro data centre, the MatrixCube. The company has now announced a second, more compact micro datacentre for the first quarter of 2017, the MiniCube.
Read moreWhy smart devices and apps won’t make a smart home market
Recent analyst and market reports make for unimpressive reading when it comes to consumer adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) smart home devices. Data released from the Deloitte Mobile Consumer Survey 2016 in September is just one example, which highlights how consumer ownership of connected devices has stagnated since 2015.
Read moreZigBee Alliance issues statement on security in recent lightbulb hack
The ZigBee Alliance is in continuous communication with its member companies to develop and maintain its suite of market-relevant standards for the IoT. The Alliance is aware of the issues raised in the Weizmann Institute /
Read moreVodafone and PTC announce development of new Vodafone Internet of Things application
PTC and Vodafone Group has announced that PTC’s ThingWorx® application enablement platform has been chosen by the operator to help in the development of new Vodafone Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Read moreBsquare DataV selected by global smart city provider in deal worth up to $4.8 million
Bsquare has entered into an agreement with an unnamed global supplier of smart grid and smart city solutions to utilise Bsquare DataV™ Internet of Things (IoT) software to enable a distributed app environment across its smart meter offerings.
Read moredevolo Home Control adds delayed rule execution and other functions
devolo has added new functionality to its smart home technology range Home Control. The system’s latest update integrates additional software features, making more customer requests possible.
Read moreLibelium IoT Platform powers smart cities in US adding LoRaWAN and Sigfox
Libelium continues powering the Internet of Things (IoT) development adding LoRaWAN and Sigfox wireless connectivity for North America to Waspmote OEM and Waspmote Plug and Sense! sensor devices.
Read moreThe future is about more than just payments
Starbucks is responsible for developing one of the most successful mobile payments application so far. It has over 16 million active users, accounting for over 25% of in-store sales.
Read moreFinland’s Walkbase taps mobile proximity executive Kevin Hunter to lead U.S. expansion
Walkbase, a venue IoT analytics and marketing platform company, has announced its expansion into the U.S. market, appointing Kevin Hunter as its president of the Americas.
Read moreIndustrial Internet Consortium and Object Management Group Partner with IoT Evolution to Launch the Industrial IoT Conference
Florida event will provide insight and knowledge as well as a roadmap to reaping the rewards presented by Industrial Internet of Things. Norwalk, CT—October 18, 2016— TMC and Crossfire Media announced a partnership with the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and Object Management Group (OMG) partner to launch the Industrial IoT Conference as a part of
Read moreMachina Research acquired by Gartner for its IoT skills
Machina Research has been acquired by Gartner, a leading information technology research and advisory company. The deal takes effect from November 9, 2016.
Read moreAnaren appoints Jeff Liebl as IoT group president
Anaren, Inc. has announced that it has named Jeff Liebl as president of the company’s Internet of Things (IoT) Group, effective November 1, 2016. The position is new within Anaren’s organisational structure to leverage the rapidly increasing growth in the IoT sector.
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