Internet of Things

The prpl Foundation, an open-source, community-driven, collaborative, non-profit foundation supporting the next gen connected devices industry, has announced availability of a new document entitled Security Guidance for Critical Areas of Embedded Computing that lays out its revolutionary vision for a secure Internet of Things.

In October 1989, a Sunbeam Deluxe Automatic Radiant Control toaster was hooked up to the internet and unveiled at the Interop conference in Las Vegas. Nearly ten years after that, the term ‘Internet of Things’ was coined – and has been in widespread usage ever since.

The Open Interconnect Consortium (OIC) has announced the availability of an important update for developers that will help organisations swiftly navigate the OIC’s resources.

SIGFOX, which aims to establish its dedicated Internet of Things network on every continent in 2016 and triple the number of countries covered, announced coverage partnerships with wireless network operators in Mauritius and the French Overseas Territories.

EveryWare Ltd, a real-time analytics, has ‘leapt forward’ in time at IoT Tech Expo Europe 2016, taking place recently in London.

Risk management and analytics expert Neural Technologies has found that more operators perceive the Internet of Things (IoT) as a driver of potential ARPU growth than Over the Top (OTT) services.

The UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser recently highlighted the opportunities IoT brings to the public sector: “The UK is well placed to be amongst the emerging world leaders reaping the benefits from the Internet of Things.”

NEC Corporation has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Bristol Is Open, an ambitious smart city initiative in the UK.

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, and Aeris, that works in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, has announced the availability of cellular connectivity through Neo SIM cards along with an innovative self-service portal designed for connectivity management.

GlobalPlatform has welcomed TA Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. as its latest Observer Member. Based in China, TA Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. provides third-party testing and evaluation services.

To describe 2015 as a watershed year for Digi International is almost selling it short. A fire wiped out much of its Thai-based production capacity, the company appointed a new CEO and re-structured its management team, it sold a major business unit, acquired a new company, and re-vitalised its finances.

Spirent Communications plc, a provider of device intelligence solutions, and Oasis Smart SIM, a global Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) connectivity and management provider, have announced a strategic partnership.

MultiTech Systems, Inc., a global manufacturer of M2M and IoT devices, has launched a field trial with WaterBit, Inc. an agricultural services provider based in Sunnyvale, California.

When did we first start connecting things? A long time ago. Our ancestors were stringing together beads and shells around the time that language was invented.

Microsoft’s new Azure IoT Hub is reportedly designed to provide an easy, secure way to connect, provision and manage billions of IoT devices sending and receiving trillions of messages per month.

Cyan the integrated system and software design company delivering mesh based flexible wireless solutions for utility metering and lighting control, announced receipt of an initial purchase order from telecommunications contractor Micromodje for a 2,000 unit smart metering implementation, which will be fitted into street traffic cameras in the Islamic Republic of Iran.