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The Internet of Things (IoT) has matured rapidly over recent years, enabling cities, businesses and organisations around the world to use technology to improve operational efficiencies, increase productivity, and reduce energy and water consumption, thus making a positive impact on the planet and communities.

1 September 2022 – Pedigree Technologies announces the addition of two new Tracking Tags to its OneView platform. By attaching to outdoor tools, equipment, and remote assets, these Bluetooth tags offer customers increased visibility at a fraction of the cost of GPS devices. The tracking tags will connect and sync with truck and trailer GPS devices, Pedigree applications on

Berlin, 1 September 2022 – TCL, a specialist in display technology and affordable, smart experiences, makes two major announcements at IFA 2022: upgrades to TCL NXTWEAR S wearable display glasses, enhanced for greater comfort and convenience. Plus, three international football stars join the company’s global brand ambassador programme to amplify TCL’s communications during the 2022/2023 football

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1 September 2022 – TomTom (TOM2), the trusted geolocation technology specialist, announced that its maps and real-time traffic data have been chosen by Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) to support its entire vehicle lineup in Europe. Over the coming years, millions of HMG vehicles will come equipped with this technology as standard. 

Düsseldorf, Germany – Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the RISC-V MCU specifically optimised for advanced motor control systems. The new solution enables customers to benefit from a ready-to-use, turnkey solution for motor control applications, with no development cost. Customers benefit from reduced time to market and cost reductions with the

Santa Clara, United States – Ordr, the provider in connected device security, announced Ordr Clinical Defender 8.1, providing healthcare technology management (HTM) teams a full-lifecycle vulnerability management platform to more efficiently prioritise and address risks for their connected medical devices.

St. Louis – Emerson announced it has made a investment through Emerson Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, in Spearix Technologies, Inc., whose adaptive, multi-core radio processor provides a system-level solution for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) wireless communication.

Helsinki, Finland. 6 September 2022 – WithSecure, formerly known as F-Secure Business, has joined the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) to help define and raise awareness of best practices that can help ensure a secure cloud computing environment.

San Carlos, United States – Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has announced a new collaboration with Intel Corporation. Check Point Quantum IoT Protect will be made available within Intel’s new platform for IoT device developers – Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V.

Geneva, Switzerland – WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a global cybersecurity, Blockchain and IoT company, announced advances in its “post-quantum” strategy designed to support a new grade of future-proof PKI services.

Palo Alto, United States – Plume, a personalised communications services provider, has released its first biannual Plume IQ smart home market report. It aims to provide comprehensive intelligence about the growth of the smart home sector, including the changing popularity, penetration and usage of connected devices and home networks.

Germantown, United States – AEM, the essential source for environmental insights, announced the release of several enhancements for its FTS360 platform and wildfire PTZ camera to quickly detect and respond to wildfires. FTS360 is a secure and reliable cloud-based IoT platform that combines fire weather conditions and actionable insights with innovative smart camera technology to improve situational awareness and visibility

Gateway devices are used in nearly every IoT market. Factors driving the growth of gateways over the next five years include the transition to cellular from fixed line, replacement of 2G/3G gateways, as well as rapid growth in the industrial and infrastructure markets. This latest iteration reflects a post-COVID view of the gateway market. Global

SAP Smart Air Purifiers and NBDAir are excited to introduce, at IFA 2022, Berlin, the AQ air quality economiser for schools and meeting spaces system. The system provides a means by which to closely monitor air quality through one simple-to-manage dashboard, to provide good air quality in classrooms and meeting spaces while saving energy substantially

Toronto, Ontario. 01 September, 2022 – Geotab Inc., a global provider in IoT and connected transportation, announced to have its emissions reduction targets validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Geotab’s targets meet the criteria required to keep the global temperature rise limited to 1.5°C,  the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement.

Airzone, a worldwide industry specialist in dynamic HVAC control solutions, is entering the rapidly growing North American market with an exclusive smart control solution for HVAC inverter systems.