connected devices
Dashcam connectivity keeps fleets safe and enables improved driving
idrive’s IoT video telematics dash camera measures driver behaviour, records video, tracks vehicles, and uses artificial intelligence to correct drivers in real-time. Providing professional transport fleet clients, who are continually on the move, with live in-cab feedback, GPS tracking data and video file uploading immediately on a global scale, requires reliable connectivity at a competitive
Read moreSmart home security sets a new standard
The smart home security market is a growing one with big tech players now joining some of the first specialist vendors in meeting user demand, Antony Savvas looks at the latest state of play.
Read moreDefining hybrid integration: What does hybrid data integration really mean?
Hybrids have always formed an integral part of myths, legend and speculation. In Greek mythology fantastic creatures are typically depicted as hybrids, such as the Minotaur and the Centaur. Even in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) context, there’s still something mysterious about hybrid. Here, Johan Jonzon, CMO and co-founder of stream analytics and hybrid integration
Read moreWhat does hybrid data integration really mean?
Hybrids have always formed an integral part of myths, legend and speculation. In Greek mythology fantastic creatures are typically depicted as hybrids, such as the Minotaur and the Centaur. Even in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) context, there’s still something mysterious about hybrid. Here, Johan Jonzon, CMO and co-founder of stream analytics and hybrid integration
Read moreThe future is bright, the future is connected
It has been reported that the number of connected IoT devices will exceed 75 billion by 2025 (Source, Findstack), meaning for every human on earth, there will be approximately nine connected devices, says Jordan Appleson, CEO at Hark.
Read moreIoT & smart cities: Transportation we can live with
It may sound hard to believe, but in just a few decades our cities will increase in population by 50%. If you thought your city centre was crowded now, just wait! The population densities that the UN has forecasted to occur by 2050 should make us stop and think: With all those people, and cars,
Read moreSoracom expands global IoT partner programme in Europe and Americas
London, UK. 11 May 2022 – Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced IoT connectivity, announced the expansion of its Soracom Partner Space programme to new members throughout the Americas and Europe. The program now reaches more than 800 members throughout the world, including more than 100 certified partners representing hardware, software, solutions and integration
Read moreThe challenges of securing the IoT supply chain
IoT brings opportunities across the whole technology stack, making it an extremely high growth market. In Europe, IoT spending is expected to increase to $202 billion (€179.97 billion) in 2021 with spending projected to grow at 26.7% every year thereafter, especially with the arrival of 5G,
Read moreThe IPC requirements of complex control
As automation technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) become more commonplace in modern manufacturing, the requirements of control hardware increase accordingly. However, the importance of this is often overshadowed by the focus on new sophisticated software. Here, Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation expert Beckhoff UK, explains why manufacturers should take a holistic
Read moreManaging third-party risk in a connected world
Recent world events have accelerated digital transformation programmes in organisations of all sizes and sectors. As businesses create more connected products, integrate new technologies or enter new partnerships, they need to ensure they are not exposing their data and systems or their clients’ data to cyber risks, says Paul Kenealy, co-founder & managing director at
Read moreMobile private networks will connect over 150mn cellular IoT devices by 2030, says report
Transforma Insights has released its forecasts for private network connectivity for IoT for 2019 to 2030, illustrating one of the most dynamic areas of IoT connectivity. Private networks are, of course, already in widespread use with short range technologies such as Wi-Fi and Zigbee currently accounting for around 70% of all connections. What is relatively
Read moreLansweeper to acquire Fing for device recognition
Lansweeper, the IT Asset Management platform, today announced the acquisition of Fing, a network scanning and device recognition app. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Read moreData Union framework launched, Streamr calls for IoT developers to join
The Data Union, a framework which allows IoT app developers to offer new data monetisation opportunities to users, moves today from public beta to full launch.
Read moreDeveloping IoT devices? Four costly security mistakes and how to avoid them
IoT brings with it so much opportunity, but it also increases risk and widens the attack surface of your product and even your organisation, says Stuart Griffin, founding director and technologist, Consult.Red.
Read moreImproving data security will create the next IoT boom
The security of the internet of things (IoT) remains a key barrier to its proliferation. Research analysed by Business Insider found that 44% of American consumers were “very concerned” about the possibility of information and privacy leaks becoming a reality when it comes to their connected devices, indicating the scale of the concern, says Jocelyn Brown, freelance
Read moreHow connected teddy bears, coffee makers and cars are challenging security teams
In a new Palo Alto Networks study, technology leaders have acknowledged they need to step up security to face an IoT influx.Smart teddy bears, implanted heart monitors, electric cars and other connected devices are regularly connecting to corporate networks, prompting technology leaders to warn that significant action should be taken to prevent these devices from
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