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

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Smart 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

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Procurement 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.

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Ways 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

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Apple 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

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Recent 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).

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Smart 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

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Don’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

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Vodafone 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

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Consumer-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. 

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451 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

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European 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

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How 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

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Shipments 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

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The 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

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Changing 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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