Reports
How intelligent device manufacturers are using embedded software to grow revenue
The ‘Internet of Things’ turns all hardware and appliance OEM vendors into software providers. Licensing and entitlement management technology serves as the key mechanism that enables these manufacturers to protect
Read moreSmart utilities and smarter homes – still waiting for the paradigm shift
The idea of the ‘Smart’ utility has been around for almost a decade. What was first envisioned as a swift and radical revolution has however turned out to be a
Read moreProcurement decision makers expect predictive analytics and IoT to have biggest technological impact – says survey
Xchanging plc, a business technology and services provider, has issued the third set of results from its 2015 Global Procurement Study, focused on how technology is transforming supply chain operations.
Read moreWays to avoid the threats to M2M/IoT communications systems
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
Read moreApple ranked most recognisable IoT brand, with Google least recognised among consumers
TAIPEI, Taiwan – ThroughTek, an Internet of Things (IoT) & an Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions provider, announced findings from its “IoT Makers’ Battle Report” that highlights consumers’ brand and device preferences across
Read moreRecent IoT investments show telecoms operators (gradually) moving up the value chain
In mid-2014, when Analysys Mason reviewed more than 100 Internet of Things (IoT) investments and M&A deals, only 5 involved telecoms operators (and 4 of these were Vodafone investments).
Read moreSmart Cities, Smart Silos: Examining the building blocks of the smart city
Towards the end of the last decade, our planet achieved three remarkable feats. First, human population crossed the seven billion mark. Second, over 50% of the world’s population is living
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
Read moreVodafone Barometer shows growth of M2M with projects live at 37% of firms within two years
London, UK. July 7, 2015 — Vodafone today published its third annual M2M Barometer Report, a global survey of the machine-to-machine (M2M) sector. The survey is based on interviews with
Read moreConsumer-focused website launched at European Sustainable Energy Week
Europe’s consumers are increasingly presented with the opportunity to play an active role in a more sustainable energy system where efficiency, decarbonisation and renewable energy are central drivers.
Read more451 Research says Wearables moving from niche consumer interest to the enterprise
New York-based 451 Research, an IT research and advisory company, has determined that cellular/mobile Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) connections will increase nearly fourfold globally from 252 million
Read moreEuropean think tank IDATE identifies major disruptions in telecoms, internet and TV
Over the past 15 years, IDATE’s DigiWorld Yearbook has become a regular information source, analysing developments that have shaped telecoms, internet and the media, identifying global trends and giving guidance
Read moreHow the IoT is keeping drivers informed, entertained and safe
The Connected Car, Fleet Management and Telematics Until teleportation finally arrives – or fleets of delivery drones – M2M has a critical role to play in keeping our roads and
Read moreShipments of NFC-ready POS terminals reached 9.5 million in 2014
According to a new research report from Berg Insight, the market for NFC-ready POS terminals continued to show strong momentum in 2014 with annual shipments reaching an estimated 9.5 million
Read moreThe State of the Connected Factory
Products are becoming more complex and unique, requiring significant changes to existing mass production techniques. Global competition is pressing manufacturers to minimise or eliminate nonvalue – added activities and maximise uptime
Read moreChanging IoT security from an inhibitor to an enabler
Security often inhibits the sales process for embedded device OEMs. Customers don’t buy a product because it’s secure, they buy it because it does something they want it to do. From
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