Samsung launches an Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) 1.3 certified system-on-Module

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) 1.3 certification for the Samsung ARTIK™ 05x series of modules, the first system-on-module family to be certified using new OCF standards for trust and connectivity for IoT.

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Cargotec develops intelligent cargo handling with global IoT connectivity services from Orange Business Services

Orange Business Services and Cargotec have signed a three-year, multimillion euro agreement for worldwide IoT connectivity that helps Cargotec keep goods moving efficiently and safely. Cargotec, with headquarters in Finland, is a provider of cargo and load handling solutions. Cargo traffic is one of the vital services that helps keep our global society up and

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The future of healthcare: Three ways IoT is beneficial to hospitals

The Internet of Things (IoT) will transform nearly every industry in future years – if it hasn’t done so already, says Jocelyn Brown. By redefining how devices, people, and apps connect and interact with one another, IoT is making the way we work more integrative. By creating new opportunities to develop dynamic services and products,

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Huawei wireless X Labs and MGI Sign MoU on the exploration of real-time wireless telemedicine

At the 8th Global Mobile Broadband Forum, Huawei Wireless X Labs and MGI signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on wireless telemedicine.

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PatientPop brings Google posts to healthcare practices

PatientPop, the provider in practice growth technology designed for healthcare providers, introduced automatic Google Posts with one-click appointment booking to customers.

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AI-Powered chatbots to drive dramatic cost savings in healthcare, saving $3.6 billion by 2022

A new report from Juniper Research has found that annual cost savings derived from the adoption of chatbots in healthcare will reach $3.6 billion (€3.04 billion) globally by 2022, up from an estimated $2.8 million (€2.36 million) in 2017. This growth will average 320% per annum, as AI (artificial intelligence) powered chatbots will drive improved customer experiences

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Nokia focuses on delivering carrier-grade networks for transportation, energy, public sector, finance, web services and healthcare

Nokia is strengthening its approach to serve key enterprise markets and large ‘webscale’ customers. As of September 1, 2017 Chris Johnson has joined the organisation from HPE to lead the push into vertical industries while company veteran Mike Calabrese will oversee the webscale and large enterprise customer segments.

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Everything can be smart: Key traits of the newest smart cities – Part 2

According to the IoT analytics, smart cities constitute 20% of IoT projects around the world. We seen a few traits yesterday in Part 1 of the article. The rest will be discussed today in the 2nd part.

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IoT: The cure for rising healthcare costs?

The rising costs of healthcare continues to dominate the headlines. In recent years, health insurance premiums have increased at a rate higher than annual income, according to recent reports.

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Monitoring the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) looks set to have a seismic effect on the way all industries function. Software developers in every sector are keeping a close eye on each stage of its development, and considering its potential to change the course of their profession.

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If an attack is successfully monetised, expect similar attacks to follow: Some preventive security steps

Adversaries are constantly evolving. Success breeds copy-cats. And security is multifaceted. These are some of the key lessons Jeremy Cowan takes away from talking to Ted Harrington, executive partner, Independent Security Evaluators.

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What is the ‘First Receiver’ concept? Is it the ultimate IoT deliverable? Part 1

IoT is progressing faster than many could have imagined so we shouldn’t be surprised when it throws up a new term. I came across the “first receiver” when reviewing a book titled “The Future of IoT” that outlined and then explained the concept in detail, but it took a while before the penny finally dropped.

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Life Lessons: Nitin Karmarkar, SVP at Globetouch

Nitin Karmarkar, SVP at Globetouch, says that empowering your team, even to the point of making yourself redundant, results in your own personal growth.

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GSMA claims ‘record-breaking’ total of 108,000 attendees at this year’s MWC in Barcelona

The 2017 Mobile World Congress attracted a record 108,000 visitors*, an increase of 7% over the previous year, the GSMA reports.

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Secure IoT through strong cryptography and blockchain integration to be shown at MWC 2017

At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona (Feb 27- March 2) the Cologne-Berlin start-up ubirch will present a new technology for the Internet of Things (IoT).

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FBI, IBM, TrendMicro, and Smarttech speakers to discuss cyber attacks at Dublin Zero Day Conference

The Zero Day Conference taking place in the Convention Centre Dublin on March 7, will provide CIOs, CISOs and senior IT executives with insights into the cyber threats facing their sectors.

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