Blogs

How to ride the wave of digital disruption – a manufacturer explains

Digital transformation has arrived in manufacturing and the potential shows no signs of abating. European Commission research estimates Industry 4.0 will boost manufacturing production by 20% by 2020, thanks in part to a 50% decrease in downtime. (more…)

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October 11, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

GSA publishes its second GNSS User Technology Report

The second edition of the European GNSS Agency’s (GSA) GNSS User Technology Report has been published and is now available for free download, providing an exhaustive review of all the latest GNSS trends and developments. There are now more than 100 GNSS satellites now available over our heads. (more…)

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October 9, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Artificial intelligence integrated into Telefónica’s big data solutions for enterprises

Telefónica’s Data Unit, Luca has unveiled its new Big Data solutions based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Two years after the unit’s creation, its multi-sectoral offer of Big Data is evolving with the integration of new advanced analytic capabilities. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

QR payments hit pay dirt!

Scanning a QR code to make a payment is somewhat incongruous in countries like the United Kingdom, but it’s exploding elsewhere. This technology, originally developed in Japan, has captured the Chinese and Indian markets, and the rest of the world is starting to pay attention. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Wi-SUN launches FAN Certification Program for large-scale, outdoor IoT networks

The Wi-SUN Alliance, a global ecosystem of member companies seeking to accelerate the implementation of open standards-based Field Area Networks (FAN) and the Internet of Things (IoT), (more…)

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October 3, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Alexa Guard makes waves for DIY security and insurance – but only a ripple for security providers

Announced last week by Amazon, Alexa Guard turns any Amazon Echo into a security device, using what the company calls “guard mode.” (more…)

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September 27, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IBM’s largest ever AI toolset release is tailor-made for nine business sectors

IBM has introduced new Watson solutions and services pre-trained for a variety of industries and professions including agriculture, customer service, human resources, supply chain, manufacturing, building management, automotive, marketing, and advertising. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 45mn in 2017, says Berg

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number smart homes in Europe and North America reached 45 million in 2017. (more…)

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September 25, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

‘Incredible potential of 5G’ needs to be matched by huge investment in fibre optic network infrastructure, Dey tells ECOC

There may be a vast number of opportunities for mobile fronthaul and backhaul on the horizon but improvements in protocols, standards and technology will also need to be made. (more…)

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September 24, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Research shows how manufacturing will change for next ‘American Industrial Revolution’

The manufacturing landscape is about to change and change in a big way, says ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the transformative technologies. (more…)

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September 21, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello