safety

We are really close to perfecting the technology for self-driving cars. But our driverless future won’t go anywhere if people don’t trust it. It’s one thing for our autonomous test cars to take us for a drive with a safety driver behind the wheel. But soon there won’t be anyone in that seat. When will

How safe are our cars, really? While we may be excellent drivers, that means nothing if the car itself is suffering from mechanical faults. Cars over a certain age are obliged to undergo MOT certification every year, but during the 12 months between checks, there’s actually no legal need to undergo regular maintenance.

The ACM US Public Policy Council (USACM) and the ACM Europe Council Policy Committee (EUACM) have released a Statement on IoT Privacy and Security addressing existing and expected privacy and security concerns in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.

Triax Technologies, Inc., a provider of wearable technology for construction site connectivity, has launched its spot-r networked technology, designed to provide real-time, data-driven visibility into the challenging construction site environment.

Event date: May 24, 2017, 11.00am – 4.00pm London, UK Connected mapping is HERE… For people and organisations involved with asset tracking, routing and driver behaviour, here is an invitation to gain valuable insight into the world of HERE Technologies, whether you are an existing user or thinking of utilising this platform.

Valued at one trillion dollars, the global Internet of Things (IoT) market continues to garner keen interest from innovators, receiving a record $1.4 billion in venture capital in 2016. But barriers to its adoption in the enterprise seem to keep the sector in the hype zone,

High price tags continue to put smart homes beyond the reach of most home owners and many who can afford to pay are not been sold on the benefits, according to a report from Beecham Research released today.

At a Round Table on Connected and Automated Driving initiated and chaired by Günther H. Oettinger, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, the automotive and telecom industries have formally announced the creation of Europe’s first Automotive-Telecom Alliance.

The smart – or connected – home market will be worth more than US$100 billion in a few years. The opportunities fall into several, but interconnected, camps.

Essence recently surveyed mobile owners in the U.S. and Europe to determine their likelihood to adopt SmartHome technology. This is what they found.

London, UK: The GSMA has issued research that details the disruptive impact embedded mobile technology will have on the automobile industry, revolutionising the motoring experience and helping to create a connected car market worth almost €40 billion globally in 2018, up from €13 billion in 20121.

From fully automatic self-cleaning toilets to night-based pop-up urinals, Healthmatic and its data collection division H2evidence are providing ‘smart loo’ services which rely on M2M connectivity to remotely monitor and manage the facilities’ performances.

New York and Atlanta, USA. June 1, 2012 – Verizon Communications Inc. and Hughes Telematics, Inc. today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Verizon will acquire Hughes Telematics, Inc. (HTI) for $12.00 per share in cash, or a total of $612 million. The transaction will expand Verizon’s capabilities in the automotive and fleet telematics

Wireless roadside inspection technology promises safety and efficiency.

Event Date: 2-5 October, 2012 Austin, Texas M2M Evolution, Oct 2-5 in Austin, Texas brings service providers, connected device manufacturers, platform vendors, application developers, and enterprise professionals to engage and discuss  M2M applications, technologies and the impact on growth and profitability in key vertical markets including transportation, security, health, cold chain, automotive, safety  and more.