Integrated wearable solution meets power consumption, multicore, IoT requirements for wearable devices

Mentor Graphics Corporation said it has introduced the Nucleus real time operating system (RTOS) targeting high-performance, next-generation applications for wearable embedded devices designed for medical, fitness, security, safety and other sectors.

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Smart Insights Report: mHealth revenue to pass the EUR 100 billion bar by 2020

The recent Smart Insights Report “mHealth: Game Changer for Healthcare,” analyses in detail the dynamics and the specificities of the mobile health business. mHealth refers to the use of mobile communications technology and devices to provide healthcare solutions, whether this is for prevention, diagnosis, treatment or medical follow-up. As these solutions are used both for medical practice and non-medical practice,

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D-Link selects the Ikanos Vx500 Fusiv processor family for its next-generation of LTE routers and gateways

Ikanos Communications, Inc. a provider of advanced broadband semiconductor and software products for the connected home, has announced that D-Link has chosen the Ikanos Fusiv Vx500 family of chipsets to power its next generation of high-performance LTE routers and gateways. D-Link is in connectivity for the home, small business, mid-to-large enterprise environments, and service providers.

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KORE Wireless has partnered with RevX Systems to provide monetisation and billing solutions for the Internet of Things

KORE Wireless, the managed wireless network services provider specialising in machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, has teamed with RevX Systems to provide an integrated Billing and Revenue Management System for clients seeking to maximise revenue from wireless connected services.

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Smart grid IT revenue is expected to double by 2024, according to Navigant Research

A new report from Navigant Research provides a comprehensive overview of the market for utility smart grid information technology (IT) systems, including market forecasts for utility smart grid IT software and services through 2024.

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Mosaik Solutions launches global network validation service for faster M2M deployment in rapidly growing IoT market

Mosaik Solutions, a telecom business intelligence and visualisation services, has announced a new service offering, Network Validator, the latest in a line of network coverage services. Principally targeted at mobile operators, machine-to-machine companies (M2M) and Internet-of-Things (IoT) services providers, Network Validator enables customers to determine wireless network availability at hundreds or thousands of locations in minutes.

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End of the IoT hype is nigh

It seems that much of the nonsensical characterisation of the Internet of Things such as your refrigerator ordering your groceries and having them delivered to your home is finally coming to an end…..

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Embedded system developers IAR Systems appoints Ullström as new COO

IAR Systems has announces that the company has appointed Mats Ullström as chief operating officer, COO. This appointment is a new role in the management team of IAR Systems and will further empower the company’s business and drive operational efficiency.

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New technology aims to enable elderly to live at home longer with better quality of life

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Mybitat (an AGT Group company) has announced plans for joint development of an innovative smart home solution aimed at helping the elderly remain in their own homes longer and enhancing individual quality of life.

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iNebula and Eurotech team up to create iNebula Connect for smart objects

iNebula, part of the IT multinational Itway Group, provides software-as-a-service (SaaS) cloud computing solutions for the safety and success of businesses, and Eurotech, a provider of embedded systems, machine-to -machine (M2M) platforms and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announce the launch of the new iNebula Connect service, a distributed and secure communication platform designed

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Globalstar SmartOne selected by FAGOR Electronica for hybrid satellite and GSM-based fleet tracking

Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. has announced an agreement with Spanish technology and fleet tracking solutions FAGOR Electrónica, S. Coop to deliver a satellite tracking solution for the trucking industry. The solution is being distributed and deployed though Skytracking, Fagor’s authorised distributor for Columbia.

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Internet of Things controls street lighting to reduce power consumption by up to 50%

TTP and Mayflower have announced that they have completed development of the latest wireless smart lighting control system. An example of the Internet of Things (IoT) in action, this latest design offers more than a 50% reduction in power consumption compared to existing smart lighting systems along with enhanced reliability, improved radio range, and class

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Consumer trends identified for new vehicle apps, says IHS Automotive global report

With nearly 2.7 billion smartphones in the hands of global consumers, and more than 5.5 billion projected by 2018, it’s no surprise that consumers are increasingly aware of and opportunistic about them integrating seamlessly in their vehicles. So says recent research from IHS Automotive, a provider of critical information and insight to the automotive industry.

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New network management system aims to use data to reduce cost and improve grid reliability

Electric utilities traditionally rely on delivering power generated from central plants connected to transmission grids that lead through the distribution network and ultimately to the customer. However, electric distribution is changing rapidly as consumers continue to adopt beyond-the-meter technology that can shape grid reliability and performance—pointing toward increased risks for utilities resistant to change.

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NEXT Biometrics receives initial order for 100,000 fingerprint sensors in new SmartHome segment

NEXT Biometrics Group ASA, has announced it has received an initial order for 100,000 fingerprint sensors from a design and manufacturing company in the SmartHome segment, with NEXT sensor deliveries to begin in July and completed by November.

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Apple Watch still a ‘nice-to-have’ but access to Apple Pay may make retailers warm to NFC

The Apple Watch is predicted to be the biggest selling smart watch yet, with noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimating pre-order numbers to be around 2.3 million units and Apple to ship between 15 and 20 million Apple Watches in 2015. While there have been other attempts into the wearable markets by Pebble and Android, it

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