Matsui MFG., DOCOMO and DOCOMO ASIA to demonstrate mobile-connected IoT platform for plastic-molding manufacturing

Matsui MFG. Co., Ltd., NTT DOCOMO, INC. and NTT DOCOMO ASIA Pte. Ltd. announced that they will launch a proof-of-concept demonstration of an IoT platform for plastic-molding operations using a mold-temperature controller equipped with sensors and connected to a mobile communications network,

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Cloud-based intelligent packaging solutions enabled by Stora Enso and Microsoft

Stora Enso has joined forces with Microsoft to bring cloud-based intelligent packaging solutions to clients globally. Intelligent Packaging by Stora Enso utilises Microsoft Azure, the leading cloud platform for business digitalisation. The global and scalable cloud platform from Microsoft enables reliable and secure data collection and analytics for clients investing in innovative intelligent packaging solutions.

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IoT market growing exponentially to $1.29trn : IoT endpoints to exceed 30bn by 2020, say IDC and Aeris

The disruptive impact of digital technologies and the transformation they bring is being felt across organisations and industries worldwide, leading to the emergence of the “Digital Economy.” Key amongst this is the Internet of Things (IoT).

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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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Gigamon introduces new integrations with Splunk and Phantom, bringing its Defender Lifecycle Model to life

Gigamon Inc., the provider in visibility solutions, announced new integrations with both Splunk and Phantom aimed at accelerating incident response, reducing the time to threat detection and automating threat mitigation. The Gigamon IPFIX Metadata Application for Splunk,

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Ayla IoT platform adds phone-as-a-gateway capability for Bluetooth products

Ayla Networks, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers, announced a new phone-as-a-gateway (PaaG) capability that will allow Bluetooth-enabled products

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BlackBerry signs its first BlackBerry secure licensing deal

BlackBerry Limited announced the company has signed its first BlackBerry Secure licensing deal with Yangzhou New Telecom Science and Technology Company Ltd., (NTD) a Yangzhou and Beijing based electronics design firm that develops and manufactures smartphones and IoT devices.

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TM Forum launches City as a Platform Manifesto endorsed by signatories from around the world

TM Forum, the industry association driving digital business transformation of the communications industry, unveiled its City as a Platform Manifesto to accelerate the development of smart cities globally. Launched at this year’s Smart City InFocus event in Yinchuan, China, all Manifesto signatories share a common desire to develop a new city-scale data economy that drives

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Synectics champions smart transport networks at Coach and Bus UK 2017

With increasingly complex threats facing cities, there is little doubt that smart transport networks are the future. Offering significant benefits to passengers, operators and local authorities alike, they enable key urban services to become more efficient, effective, safer and connected.

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Smart cities thinkers and practitioners gather in Yinchuan for TMF’ Smart City InFocus 2017

Smart City InFocus, a three-day smart cities event hosted in the Chinese city of Yinchuan, begins tomorrow. Now in its third year, Smart City InFocus is run by TM Forum in collaboration with the City of Yinchuan, and ZTE, a operational technology software provider.

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Five ways to improve the supply chain with the Internet of Things

The concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long way since the first ‘internet refrigerator’ was launched back in 2000. While connected fridges still aren’t mainstream, many far more practical uses for the IoT have emerged. For businesses that play an active role in supply chain fulfilment, the benefits are proving to

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New channel partner programme created by Tenable with MSSPs to help organisations close ‘cyber exposure gap’

Tenable Inc unveiled a new partner programme, Tenable Assure™, that positions partners to build long-term, consultative relationships with customers, helping them translate raw security data into a metrics-driven program where every business decision factors in Cyber Exposure.

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An enterprise without borders: Solving the disconnect with connected platforms

Business leaders have more progressive expectations than before. Their forward-looking business goals call for integration with new capabilities and technologies — from artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to bots and cloud services.

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Yiru Zhong named principal analyst for Beecham Research

Beecham Research, the IoT analyst and consulting firm, announced the appointment of Yiru Zhong as principal analyst to broaden and strengthen the company’s program of international market research and analysis in the Internet of Things (IoT) market.

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Pitchfork and Inception launch virtual reality music channel

Pitchfork and Inception announced their exciting partnership, combining music and VR to revolutionise the market for a new generation of music fans.

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Immersive technology: a game-changer for UK industry

The ability to immerse a viewer within the content they’re consuming has long been the goal of the entertainment industry. Whether it’s the computer games we play or the films we watch, directors aim to build a story that draws audiences in completely.

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