Nube selects Sierra Wireless device-to-cloud IoT solution and Microsoft Azure Cloud Services to reinvent gas delivery

Sierra Wireless, the provider of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced that Nube has selected Sierra Wireless’ device-to-cloud IoT solution and Microsoft Azure Cloud Services to reinvent consumer gas delivery.

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PTC named Best-in-Class for IoT platforms for rapid deployment by the CXP Group

PTC has been named Best-in-Class for IoT Platforms for Rapid Deployment by the CXP Group. The PAC INNOVATION RADAR “IoT Platforms in Europe 2017” is the first study to evaluate IoT platforms in four different segments for specific applications. [Companies are evaluated based on several criteria that can be classified into two main categories, Competence and

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Thyssenkrupp extends predictive maintenance benefits of MAX solution to more than 40,000 customers

As the challenges of urban mobility grow, thyssenkrupp continues to transform how it delivers service in the elevator industry, which transports over a billion people each day and is valued at US$44 billion/year(€37.26 billion/year).

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Telematics is changing the way car insurance claims are processed and managed with help of cutting edge crash algorithm

Telematics has become so much more than just a monitoring process for young drivers. This sector is developing rapidly, changing the way insurance claims are processed and managed. Industry leaders, Insure Telematics Solutions (ITS), are using a combination of black box technology and artificial intelligence (AI) / machine learning(ML) algorithms

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SOTI claims to be the first to combine mobility and IoT management with the introduction of Linux support

SOTI has announced the first Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution to manage mixed mobility and IoT deployments, with the introduction of support for Linux. This is part of the newest update to the company’s flagship EMM product, SOTI MobiControl, available from October 31, 2017.

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Mobile operators and Microsoft preferred for IoT, according to Strategy Analytics

According to the latest enterprise IoT survey research from Strategy Analytics, patterns are emerging in vendor selection, as enterprises navigate the complex landscape for IoT deployments.

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Global smart home market worth US$6bn by end of 2017 and rising fast, says Futuresource Consulting

Smart home devices are shaking off their novelty image and moving mainstream to become one of the fastest growing consumer electronics categories of 2017. That’s according to a new smart home report from Futuresource Consulting, which reveals that the devices will achieve a retail value of $6 billion (€5.11 billion) worldwide this year,

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IoT security – who’s responsibility is it?

Often, people are considered the weakest link in a security chain, as they are fooled into revealing passwords or choose passwords that are easily decipherable. This is a misconception that can lead some business owners or IT professionals to believe that IoT, given its near total level of automation, is inherently secure. Nothing could be

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PTC announces a major new release to Vuforia augmented reality platform

PTC announced the upcoming release of the newest version of its award-winning Vuforia® platform for AR development, Vuforia 7. Vuforia 7 will introduce major advancements in the ability to attach digital content to more types of objects and environments, and a new capability for delivering enhanced AR experiences on a wide range of handheld devices.

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Samsung HMD Odyssey the ultimate windows mixed reality experience

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., in partnership with Microsoft, announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey – the most immersive Windows Mixed Reality (MR) headset in the market. The quick and easy to set up Samsung HMD Odyssey delivers a premium virtual reality experience,

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Intel offers innovative approach to IoT scaling and security

At the IoT Solutions World Congress, Intel addressed the challenges facing the Internet of Things (IoT) market today, and made a critical announcement designed to empower the industry to make the most of the tremendous opportunities ahead.

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Orange collaborates with Microsoft to deliver IoT solutions that boost industrial performance

Orange Business Services and Microsoft are collaborating to deliver large-scale, end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that boost the digital processes of companies in the manufacturing sector. Enterprises can use the Orange modular IoT solution, Datavenue, strengthened by Microsoft Azure IoT Suite, to transition to Industry 4.0 and optimise the entire manufacturing value chain.

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PTC to accelerate mixed reality for enterprises with Microsoft HoloLens

PTC announced from Microsoft Ignite that it is working to create enterprise mixed reality (MR) experiences with Microsoft HoloLens. PTC and Microsoft will jointly work to help customers leverage the ThingWorx Studio MR authoring and publishing tool as a preferred way to build hands-free MR experiences for HoloLens.

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The Motor Car Group boosts customer retention in Eastern Europe with BrightBox’s connected car platform

Bright Box, the European provider of the Remoto Connected Car platform for OEMs and Customer Retention Solution for dealerships, has equipped the Motor Car Group with a mobile communication platform for dealerships and OEMs that helps them interact with car owners via a mobile app.

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Transatel and VAIO Corporation delivering new LTE network experience in Japan

New VAIO® S11 and VAIO® S13 laptops will be delivered in Japan equipped with Windows 10 and a ready-to-go LTE cellular data SIM card. Transatel is the service provider of the new cellular capability, with prepaid data plans developed specifically for VAIO laptop end-users.

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Communications coming full circle – are we moving back into a voice-first world?

With the wave of personal assistants, such as Siri, Cortana and Google Assistant, and new start-ups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to build personal companions, it’s becoming clear we are moving toward a new voice-controlled relationship with technology.

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