CommsS365 strengthens IoT offering with two new senior appointments

From construction to the public sector, insurance to retail, virtually every organisation is looking hard at the Internet of Things (IoT) to assess opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance customer experience.

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How the IoT will impact today’s product strategies

Products are getting smarter and more connected every day. Software and sensors are being embedded in everything from thermostats to cars, driving unprecedented innovation. 

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Fewer than 10% of IoT products have adequate security, according to a survey

IOActive, Inc., a provider of research-driven security services, has released the findings of the IOActive Internet of Things (IoT) Security Survey, completed by senior security professionals earlier this year.

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Analogue augmented psychedelic MOOD glasses creates a layer between reality and the user’s eyes

Young, award winning Hungarian artists, Bence Agoston and Peter Toronyi have developed MOOD analogue augmented reality glasses. These are said to “create a layer between the reality and the user’s eyes.”

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Qualcomm launches new Wi-Fi enhanced security to extend Snapdragon wear line-up

Qualcomm Inc. announced at COMPUTEX 2016 that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is extending its QCA401x connectivity solutions with a new product.

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ULE Alliance releases 6LoWPAN package as Huawei gateway earns ULE certification

The ULE Alliance, reported that a ULE gateway from Huawei, branded as Qivicon powered by Deutsche Telekom, successfully passed the ULE certification programme.

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TechnoAware IP video analytics software certifies Advantech in-vehicle and ruggedised NVR

Advantech, a global provider of embedded systems, announced it has ARK-V&S series (In-Vehicle & Ruggedised NVR and mobile computing) certified for TechnoAware video analysis and ambient intelligence solutions.

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Smart manufacturing? All about an intelligent connected supply chain

As it stands, factories are dumb – or at least far less intelligent than current technology could actually make them. The current industrial production is inflexible and too expensive and a root cause is supply chain invisibility.

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Actility appoints high-tech business veteran Mike Mulica as Chief Executive Officer

Actility, the industry provider in Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) radio networking and the innovator behind the ThingPark IoT solution platform, has announced the appointment of high-tech business veteran Mike Mulica as Chief Executive Officer.

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Creating new relationships with the Things we buy – Part 1: Making a product desirable

Desirability of a product – really wanting or feeling like you need something – is primarily about personal preference. It can be based on a gut feeling, repetition of use over time, recommendation of a friend, or on brand name.

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How to realise the full benefits of a connected society

IoT Now: Let’s begin with an overview of your role and responsibilities within iconectiv. Chris Drake: I am the CTO of iconectiv and have responsibility for our strategic technology initiatives.

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3G and LTE expansion will enhance global M2M and connected devices market, says Technavio

Technavio research analysts are forecasting positive growth for many segments of the global M2M and connected devices market over the next four years as several markets, including mobile VoIP, cellular M2M connections and services, and public safety LTE devices, will witness an increase in revenues.

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INDUS Holding AG takes over measurement technology manufacturer CAETEC GmbH

IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG successfully took over CAETEC GmbH with effect from 2 May 2016. The company develops measurement technology used within the scope of vehicle testing,

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Can connected city products and services help Singapore and Malaysia beat their challenges?

In the third and final part of IoT Now’s report on smart cities in Malaysia and Singapore, we hear from ten UK companies that recently visited the countries as part of the Connected Cities Trade Mission, organised by Innovate UK and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).

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What are the connected city challenges facing Singapore and Malaysia today?

Ten UK companies recently visited Malaysia and Singapore as part of the Connected Cities Trade Mission, organised by Innovate UK and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). In the second of a 3-part report IoT Now gets their views on smart cities in the region.

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Pangea and Solar Log sign global smart metering partnership

Pangea and Solar-Log™ have recently agreed a global partnership, allowing Solar-Log™ to benefit from the global IoT solutions and connectivity provided by Pangea.

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