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Impinj has introduced the Impinj R720 RAIN RFID reader. The reader offers enhanced processing power and memory compared to its predecessor, enabling faster edge processing and reducing network load and latency. As a result, on-reader applications can effectively meet the demanding requirements of large-scale enterprise deployments.

A report titled briefing for IoT (internet of things) solution specialists from analyst firm Beecham Research highlights the achievement of LoRaWAN. The briefing indicates shipments of LoRa chipsets as used for LoRaWAN surpasses other chip shipments by more than two to one, stating that “LoRaWAN is already the leading low power wide area network (LPWAN) technology for

Active Assisted Living Elderly people represent an ever-growing proportion of the population. By 2025, there will be 820 million people aged 65 and older globally. The shift in demographics towards an ageing population will make it impossible to keep everyone who needs care in hospital. Fortunately, advanced bio‑monitoring systems and remote monitoring technologies make it

Connected safety and security systems and devices with remote monitoring capabilities are expanding their share of the global smart home market. A survey in the UK in July 2015 identified security as the second most important of five key drivers for the connected home, after smart energy. The BI Intelligence research company estimates that by

The need to make cities sustainable will drive the adoption of a range of smart solutions.

Sensors everywhere There is a growing market for advanced occupancy sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, thermostats and photo sensors which can gather data about movement, heat, light and use of space to adapt to changing building conditions and make real-time alterations to a building’s environment.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as a main driver in the development of smart buildings.