Sierra Wireless and PSA Peugeot Citroën collaborate to deliver new applications and services to connected cars

Sierra Wireless has announced a new milestone in its collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën, with a next-generation design win for Sierra Wireless using AirPrime® AR Series smart automotive modules, the Legato™ platform, and the AirVantage® cloud.

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SIGFOX, T-Mobile and Blue Cell partner for a new Czech IoT wireless network

T-Mobile and Blue Cell Network are partnering with SIGFOX to bring a wireless network dedicated to the Internet of Things to the Czech Republic. The network will operate on T-Mobile-managed base stations in Prague and, after the pilot project, the three partners will decide whether or not they will gradually roll out the SIGFOX global

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Old but not cold: Can IoT help the elderly stay safe at home for longer?

A major challenge for society in the near future will be meeting the needs of an aging population, set to rise by 23% from 2010 to 2018, with the 65+ population expected to reach 16.9 million by 2035. The combined pressures of this demographic change, reduced health and social care budgets and the desire of

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Telit collaborates with Agnik on IoT apps and Big Data analytics for smart devices in the car, home, and health

Telit Wireless Solutions, has announced their collaboration on IoT applications and Big Data analytics for connected devices in the auto, home, and health industries. Agnik’s solutions expand the quality and quantity of integrated IoT apps and analytics available to customers and ecosystem partners of the industry deviceWISE AEP.

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IAR Systems boosts 8051 development targeting Internet of Things

IAR Systems® has released a new version of its popular development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for 8051. The high-performance compiler and debugger toolchain has been further improved with added support for new IoT-targeted microcontrollers as well as parallel build for shorten build times.

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Vivint Introduces Wi-Fi Enabled Doorbell Camera into Its Smart Home Platform

Vivint, has announced the Vivint Doorbell Camera, a new Wi-Fi enabled smart home product that integrates seamlessly with the Vivint Sky smart home system. Customers can engage in two-way conversations with visitors on their doorsteps from their mobile devices, and use Vivint’s smart home technology to remotely unlock the front door, open the garage door,

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Creating the Internet of Things for the Enterprise – the Big Picture

For the enterprise to make revenue gains from the Internet of Things, companies need an end-to-end solution that ties the hardware layer – devices like sensors, instruments, and electronics – back to the enterprise core.

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Smart Insights Report: mHealth revenue to pass the EUR 100bn 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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DataArt responds to growing demand in DACH region – expands into Germany and extends Polish operation

Fast-growing technology consulting and end-to-end solution company DataArt has announced further expansion in Western Europe, with the opening of offices in Munich, Germany and Wroclaw, Poland.  The move brings the DataArt global location count to 15.

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Norwegian Energy company Skagerak Nett chooses Ericsson for smart metering solution

Smart metering is a key element in smart grid solutions. It is estimated that over 800 million smart meters will be installed worldwide by 2020. A wide use of smart grid technology will save transmission and distribution costs, reduce CO2 emissions and facilitate the transition to renewable energy.

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Convergence of big data, context-aware computing and sensors brings new cloud robotics applications

Cloud robotics, which involves the integration of cloud computing technology in robots, has been gaining prominence globally. End users have begun to recognise the benefits of this novel concept, which uses the Internet to augment a robot’s capabilities, mainly by off-loading computation and providing services on demand.

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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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Technavio publishes smart home M2M in Western Europe 2015-2019 market analysis and forecast

The smart home M2M market in Western Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 47.11% from 2015-2019, according to a new report from research firm Technavio.

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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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SIGFOX and TI collaborate to deliver cost-effective, long-range, low-power Internet of Things connectivity

SIGFOX and Texas Instruments (TI) has announced the two companies are working together to increase IoT deployments using the Sub-1 GHz spectrum. Customers can use the SIGFOX network with TI’s Sub-1 GHz RF transceivers to deploy wireless sensor nodes that are lower cost and lower power than 3G/cellular connected nodes, while providing long-range connectivity to

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Sprint introduces instant worldwide control over all connected devices through a simple, self-service portal

Sprint has put more knowledge and control in the hands of businesses around the world with the launch of its next-generation Command Center 2.0. Companies can now easily connect, monitor and control device provisioning, billing and management across the U.S. or globally to more efficiently manage their M2M infrastructure.

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