Sasken Technologies joins Qualcomm IoT Accelerator Program for IoT advancements

Sasken Technologies announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. through the Qualcomm IoT Accelerator Program. This move aims to bring a change in the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.

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LPWAN will reach 5.3bn connections in 2030, says ABI Research

According to global intelligence firm ABI Research, low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) will reach 5.3 billion connections in 2030. LPWAN companies are competing in integral IoT (internet of things) applications such as smart metering, asset tracking, and condition-based monitoring, with a vendor’s competitive advantage often hinging on factors beyond a network’s technical capabilities.

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LoRaWAN emerges as leading LPWAN technology for IoT applications, according to Beecham Research

A report titled briefing for IoT (internet of things) solution specialists from analyst firm Beecham Research highlights the achievement of LoRaWAN. The briefing indicates shipments of LoRa chipsets as used for LoRaWAN surpasses other chip shipments by more than two to one, stating that “LoRaWAN is already the leading low power wide area network (LPWAN) technology for

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SAS unveils energy forecasting cloud for utility planning, customer service

SAS, provides an energy forecasting cloud to help utilities securely serve their customers safely by improving planning and operations. Utilities can make better predictions about consumer and business demand by building accurate models with both SAS energy forecasting solutions. These models analyse vast amounts of operational, weather and usage data from numerous sources, including smart meters and

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Flowfinity introduces Fast Track IO to elevate industrial IoT monitoring, control capability

Flowfinity, has introduced ‘Fast Track IO’ industrial IoT (internet of things) monitoring capability, featuring a scan time at least 50 times more than a typical programmable logic controller (PLC) for high frequency measurement and processing. The speed, scalability, and integration potential of Flowfinity’s compatible no-code software and IoT hardware empower organisations to unlock value through

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WISeSat.Space enhances IoT satellite security amid space cyber threats

WISeKey International Holding Ltd. has introduced an ultra-secure picosatellite solution via its subsidiary WISeSat AG. This initiative is designed for the quantum-ready internet of things (IoT) communications market. The cybersecurity landscape of space is changing, and with it, the threats faced by satellites.

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Wi-Fi: The silver bullet for Smart Everything

Wi-Fi’s use is already ubiquitous, but in the context of “Smart Everything” demand on this technology is set to increase exponentially as our ecosystems get “smarter”. From entire cities on a macro scale to individual homes and workplaces, as our collective desire for complete connectivity grows, we expect Wi-Fi to become the essential element.

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Spectrum ownership and creative deals are expected to become more attractive for long-term utility solutions, says Navigant Research

A new report from Navigant Research examines licensed wireless solutions for utilities, providing recommendations and an overview of 17 spectrum bands available. When it comes to wireless connectivity for smart grid applications, utilities have predominantly used unlicensed spectrum bands rather than acquiring licensed spectrum, in part because of the high cost.

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ProLabs to launch 100G transponder with lowest power consumption of its kind at OFC 2018

ProLabs, the provider of optical transceiver, announced it will be debuting its innovative new transponder offering at OFC 2018 – the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals – taking place March 13-15 in San Diego.

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Europe and North America will reach 65.2m active insurance telematics policies in 2021, Berg forecasts

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of insurance telematics policies in force on the European market reached 6.8 million in Q4-2016. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.8%, this number is expected to reach 30.0 million by 2021.

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Operators should match their IoT security strategies with their ambitions in the IoT market

We forecast that 6.4 billion IoT connections worldwide will use fixed, mobile and low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks by 2025. As the IoT market grows, so does the security risk. The discussions on how to secure the IoT are increasingly the focus of attention.

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Prospects for the development of Industrial IoT

Today, almost all industrial organisations are striving to embark on the next stage of digital evolution — to use the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), aimed at the analysis of big data and at improving production efficiency and the reliability of work and productivity throughout the supply chain.

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How real-time IIoT actionable data impacts process improvement of warehouses and manufacturers

All those sensors on AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) which prevent collisions (with people, equipment, or building structures) are collecting data. Until recently, no AGV manufacturer has found a way to concretise these data and make the actionable, predictive, and fundamentally useful.

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Intercede launches MyIDaaS a convenient and affordable cloud-based service for enterprises

Digital identity and credentials provider Intercede has announced MyID as a Service (MyIDaaS). It is claimed to be a convenient and affordable cloud-based ‘strong credentials’ service for enterprises.

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Infineon joins the 5G Automotive Association to contribute to connected automated driving

You can’t have an automated car without reliable communication infrastructure and stable mobile communication connectivity. The next generation mobile communication standard is indispensable. Infineon Technologies AG contributes to introducing the 5G standard into the car and has joined the 5G Automotive Association e. V. (5GAA).

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AT&T’s ambitious IoT plans go beyond the network

Andrew Brown, the executive director of Enterprise and IoT Research at Strategy Analytics, recently spoke with Chris Penrose to discuss what AT&T is doing in IoT and how it is addressing the needs of customers, not just in terms of connectivity, but in bringing complete IoT deployments to fruition

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