Blogs

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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October 9, 2018

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

802.11ax Wi-Fi standard will fast track 5G use cases by years, says WBA

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has published a new white paper highlighting how the capabilities of the latest generation of Wi-Fi, 802.11ax, are set to revolutionise the industry by enabling a new suite of opportunities that benefit operators, enterprises and end users. (more…)

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September 20, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Monetisation of IIoT to be a priority for industrial automation vendors, finds Frost & Sullivan

By offering third-party-enabled Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-based products and solutions, industrial automation vendors have evolved to provide proprietary digital platforms via the Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) business model. (more…)

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September 19, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Global connected TV device installed base breaks through 1bn unit milestone, says Strategy Analytics

According to the latest quarterly research from Strategy Analytics, more than one billion connected TV devices are now in use worldwide. Connected TV devices allow users to stream over-the-top video content to the television screen (more…)

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September 17, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello