Imperial Innovations Group plc invests into Internet of Things leader Concirrus, the London based company that provides a software platform for companies to harness the power of the Internet of Things, today announces a £3m Series-A investment round with Imperial Innovations Group plc.

Innovative technology and design consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership has developed the world’s first wearable device designed to measure and monitor the vital signs of multiple trauma patients for emergency response in disasters and battlefield situations.

Insteon®, creators of home automation and control technology, have announced that the Insteon universal app will be included on new Toshiba laptops shipping at the end of August.

In what is said to be the first published survey to create a picture of the new IoT marketplace, Essence, a provider of IoT, cloud-based connected-living solutions, recently asked consumers in the United States and Europe to share their priorities for IoT-based smart home management solutions. Security came out as the most looked-for application.

Connected and mobile health technologies are now vital tools in care delivery and patient engagement. Recognizing this alignment, HIMSS has launched the Connected Health Conference, which includes the industry-leading mHealth Summit and two new events focused on cyber security and population health management – both vital areas of connected care.

Enterprise applications for wearable technology are just beginning to scratch the surface in terms of applicability and use cases, according to a new white paper published by market intelligence firm Tractica. Organisations that are taking innovative approaches to utilising wearables in their operations range from large hospitals to small clinics and from Fortune 500 companies to small and [...]

Any discussion of security is dependent on context. This report will discuss security issues associated with migrating M2M/IoT communications to cellular technologies or creating a new M2M/IoT product using cellular communications. Historically most M2M communications were focused around proprietary protocols, private networks, leased lines and POTS.

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Maxim Integrated Products , Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) has joined the R-Car Consortium, a partner program advocated by Renesas Electronics Corporation. By participating in the R-Car Consortium, Maxim aims to underline its commitment to the fast-evolving automotive market.

Berg Insight has published a new market report, ITS in Public Transport – 4th Edition, analysing the latest developments on the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) market for public transport in Europe. The 220-page study includes 5-year industry forecasts, commentary and real-life case studies on which to base business decisions.

Intel, and Wipro Ltd, a global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, are both joining the International M2M Council. The IMC is a global trade association for the Internet of Things (or machine-to-machine — M2M — communications).