IoT

Digitisation is playing an ever greater role in our everyday lives. To enable devices to communicate more efficiently with each other in future, Swisscom is testing a network for the Internet of Things. This low-power network is the first of its kind in Switzerland and connects devices that exchange only small amounts of data with

Huawei has opened its first global research centre focused on innovation in aesthetics and design, part of the $600 million investment plan in France in the coming 5 years.

Acal BFi in advanced technology solutions, are pleased to introduce the new BME280 integrated Environmental Unit from Bosch Sensortec to the European market.

Bob Driver has been appointed as the new CEO at Cambridge Wireless (CW), the leading not-for-profit, international community for companies involved in the research, development and application of wireless and mobile technologies. Currently director for Technology at UK Trade & Investment [UKTI], Bob will be replacing Dr Soraya Jones, who announced she was stepping down

The Internet of Things (IoT) is already revolutionising consumers’ lives. Smart meters and thermostats are reducing energy bills, and wearable tech is helping to make us healthier. But for IoT to truly take off, Sean Lorenz at LogMeIn believes the industry needs to allay consumer fears about security.

The global installed base of connected vending machines grew by 18.4 percent to 1.16 million units in 2014. Around 0.56 million of these machines have been installed in North America, whereas 0.15 million of the machines were located in Europe. The number of connected vending machines in other parts of the world was 0.45 million,

In a previous rant, Richard Hobbs wrote about how we had an inherent level of data security because of the sheer numbers involved.In other words, your odds of being hacked if you use basic security is small because of the sheer amount of data/people out there. The same holds true for Big Brother…

Silver Spring Networks, Inc. has announced that it has been selected for the ‘Bristol is Open’ smart city programme, a joint venture between Bristol City Council and the University of Bristol in the UK. The programme will deploy Silver Spring’s standards-based IPv6 wireless network across the city, connecting a variety of smart city sensors and

The massive potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) to stoke convergence and collaboration worldwide has been reined in by the lack of data security and interoperability among devices and objects. Acknowledging this hurdle, various institutes and organisations in key sectors are striving to frame standards for privacy policies regarding the sharing of information over

As part of its open technology strategy announced in January, Inmarsat, has announced that the Parrot Bebop Drone has been certified for use over the Inmarsat network, joining the CAP (Certified Application Partners) programme. The certification is announced following six-months of collaboration with Parrot, provider of advanced technology wireless products for consumers and professionals.

SpeedCast International Limited (“SpeedCast”), telecommunications service provider, has announced it has established a distributor agreement with Thuraya Telecommunications Company (“Thuraya”), Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator. The new agreement brings new options for satellite mobility solutions for SpeedCast’s global customer base and expands SpeedCast’s mobility product portfolio.

Huawei and Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) have signed an alliance to jointly promote global connectivity services. The services are intended to remove the entrance barrier for device makers, aiming to deliver global connected products and solutions.

TMC and Crossfire Media announced today, M2M Evolution Conference & Expo, will expand in Las Vegas to an even bigger and more inclusive event, the IoT Evolution Conference & Expo.  The event, which will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Nevada on August 17-20, is accepting speaking proposals through March 6, 2015.

Rarely does a technological development come along with the genuine promise of changing the world beyond recognition. The Internet of Things represents just such a technological leap.

Ooredoo’s Indosat and Ericsson have jointly launched a cloud-based machine-to-machine (M2M) platform in Indonesia. The platform, Ericsson Device Connection Platform (DCP), uses innovative technologies suited to developing markets, which create connected solutions to existing problems.  Indosat is the first member of Ooredoo Group to launch this M2M platform with Qatar, Algeria and Tunisia scheduled to

According to IDC, ‘the Internet of Things (IoT) opportunity’ for service providers focuses on assembling blended solutions comprising connectivity services, infrastructure, purpose built IoT platforms, app security, analytics and professional services. To succeed communication service providers (CSPs) must focus on Business Continuity and Quality of Service (QoS), explains Pravin Mirchandani, CMO, OneAccess.