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Cool IoT Use Cases: Ground-breaking trial of remotely-operated passenger ferry

Market overview

Autonomous operation solutions are expected to transform international shipping in the coming decades as the industry recovers from the downturn caused by the 2008 financial crisis. Global demand for maritime transport has grown by 30% over the past decade. (more…)

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January 10, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT Use Cases: Iceland’s international airport expands its flow management solution

Market Overview

Airline passenger numbers continue to rise along with expectations, which start on arrival and continue through airport compounds. End-to-end flow management solutions are being deployed to address this multi-faceted challenge. (more…)

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November 27, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT Use Cases: Smart sensing system guides drivers to free parking slots

Market overview 

Parking slots in urban areas are a resource for which drivers are prepared to pay. However, in today’s economy they expect parking to be service centric, i.e. to be guided to free slots and be able to find their cars quickly when they return. (more…)

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November 8, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT use cases: Autonomous air taxis

Market overview

Autonomous flying transportation systems are an emerging market, one that must comply with very demanding national and international safety standards. German aviation startup Volocopter has trialed its 18-rotor urban air taxi in Dubai and the US and a series of tests are scheduled for the second half of 2019. (more…)

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October 24, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT Use Cases: Vital role for mission-critical communications over LTE

Market Overview

The transportation and mining industries rely on advanced communication technologies. Mission-critical communication over LTE enables push-to-talk, push-to-video, text and multimedia chat, as well as location information. (more…)

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October 9, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT Use Cases: Intelligent shipping containers on the Silk Road

Market overview

Goods being transported from China to Europe still travel the ancient Silk Road trade routes. The Chinese government has recognised the importance of these routes, for example by employing intelligent shipping containers. (more…)

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September 14, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT Use Cases: Keeping passengers moving in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Market overview

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.2 billion passengers to travel in 2035, a near doubling of the 3.8 billion figure for 2016. Airports need to be prepared not only for the continuous increase in passenger numbers, but also their demands. (more…)

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September 4, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT Use Cases: Bringing clinical accuracy to remote environments

Market overview

Advanced healthcare systems combined with IoT connectivity allow paramedics operating in remote, harsh environments to stay in touch with distant physicians and conduct clinical examinations. (more…)

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July 31, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cool IoT Use Cases: Protecting Beluga whales in Alaska

Market overview

Beluga whales live in the Arctic Ocean and coastal areas of Canada, Alaska, Russia and Greenland. The population is estimated to be 150,000 worldwide. Only around 300 to 400 inhabit the Cook Inlet in Alaska where, in 2008, this species was considered critically endangered. (more…)

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July 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cool IoT Use Cases: Smart buildings employ patented power line communications technology

Market overview

Trans icons ind.qxp_Layout 1Smart buildings save money, save energy and enable streamlined operations. And they improve the efficiency and quality of life of the building’s occupants. (more…)

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June 18, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde