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Intel launches new IoT platform to make ‘things’ smarter and more connected
Intel Corporation has announced a new Intel® IoT Platform reference architecture and new hardware and software products as part of its effort to build out one of the most comprehensive offerings for the Internet of Things (IoT) marketplace.
Read more‘Meds Companion’ aims to improve patient health and cut healthcare costs
The Advanced Digital Institute (ADI) has launched Meds Companion, a product designed to help patients to take their medication on time and develop an effective routine.
Read moreHKT and Huawei demonstrate ‘world’s first’ 4.5G 1Gbps network
HKT and Huawei have successfully demonstrated the world’s first 4.5G (4.5th generation) 1Gbps (Gigabit per second) mobile network at the Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2015 in Hong Kong.
Read moreSierra Wireless AirPrime modules selected by Itron for smart gas metering deployments in Europe
Sierra Wireless has announced that Itron has selected AirPrime HL Series modules to enable cellular connectivity in its latest line of smart gas meters. The point-to-point residential meters will begin shipping later this quarter to support smart metering initiatives across Europe, beginning with a deployment in Italy.
Read moreBluetooth shapes up for the Internet of Things as 3bn enabled devices ship in 2015
The recent Bluetooth Europe 2015 event in London was not only a chance to assess the technology’s successes in recent years but to explore its growing role in the Internet of Things (IoT).
Read moreAyla has Innr success and extends IoT products platform from US and China to Europe
Sunnyvale, California-based Ayla Networks, whose Internet of Things platform provides connectivity for all kinds of product, has launched its platform for manufacturers in Europe and announced its first European customer, Innr for its smart home lighting system.
Read moreSmart factory productivity boosts of 20% are achievable, new video shows
A new video from factory shop floor management experts Forcam packs powerful insights into the benefits of Industry 4.0. It shows how their pioneering Forcam Force software will help manufacturers achieve shop floor transparency and the ultimate goal of integrated digital manufacturing – the smart factory.
Read moreDon’t be fooled, this M2M report isn’t just a case of ‘Small earthquake far away, not many hurt’
Sometimes we hacks (and probably some readers too) are swayed by a big headline. So when there isn’t an eye-popping conclusion, says Jeremy Cowan, a report can be dismissed as inconsequential. That might have been the temptation with yesterday’s Vodafone M2M Barometer 2015, but it would have been a mistake.
Read more2015 IoT / M2M Innovation World Cup – let the games begin!
There is a burgeoning maker community within M2M and every day we see new people emerge with fresh, creative and awe-inspiring ideas.
Read moreBusinesses boost supply chain visibility with IoT technology
Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are powerful tools for managing a supply chain. Whether businesses are shipping a container overseas, moving an excavator to a new jobsite or carrying valuable equipment on an airplane, they want to know the location and health of their assets.
Read moreNest redesigns its entire connected living product line adding safety, security and intelligence
Nest Labs, Inc. has announced sweeping redesigns across the company’s entire product portfolio with the introduction of Nest Cam, the second-generation Nest Protect, new features for the Nest Learning Thermostat, and a brand new app.
Read moreAcquisition of Broadcom by Avago for $37bn ‘will create new semiconductor powerhouse’
Merger activity in the semiconductor industry has reached a new level with the announcement of the agreement for Avago Technologies to acquire Broadcom, says IHS. The deal, which is valued at US$37 billion in cash and stock, will create a new company valued at $77 billion.
Read moreNever mind Fibre to the Kerb, Powerline WiFi range extender kit carries it up the stairs
PRODUCT REVIEW: If you have high ‘net dependency proto-adults (let’s call them teenagers) at home you may recognise this conversation, says Jeremy Cowan. It starts with an expression close to bereavement.
Read moreCase Study: ThyssenKrupp Elevators uses rich data insight to drive predictive maintenance
CASE STUDY: Using rich data insight to drive proactive, predictive maintenance. ThyssenKrupp Elevator (TKE) Americas is the largest producer of elevators in the Americas, providing and maintaining more than one million elevators around the world.
Read moreWeightless-N open standard v1.0 is published based on low power wide area star network
The Weightless SIG (special interest group) has published version 1.0 of the new Weightless-N open standard based on a low power wide area star network architecture.
Read moreCompatibility and energy consumption are the keys to new smart home solutions
From new wireless solutions to intelligent door intercoms for the existing telephone system and wine refrigerators that can be monitored using an app, innovative smart home products were one of the highlights at CeBIT 2015.
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