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The IoT FUD factor: Debunking LPWA myths

There currently seems to be more noise than fact surrounding the IoT these days, as companies try to understand the new and evolving LPWA market. One of the biggest fallacies is that licensed solutions equals secure and reliable, while unlicensed means the opposite. (more…)

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June 30, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Progress acquires Kinvey, the provider of Backend-as-a-Service technology for $49 million in cash

Progress, announced it has acquired Kinvey, a privately-held company based in Boston and provider of Backend as a Service (BaaS) technology. Progress acquired Kinvey for a purchase price of $49 million in cash. (more…)

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June 29, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Smarter logistics: The rise of smart devices and IoT in fashion and logistics

Smart devices are becoming more ingrained in today’s technology-obsessed culture as we embrace the Internet of Things: particularly in the home, where smart thermostats are already paving the way for promised savings of up to 30%. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Premier Farnell launches MATRIX Creator Raspberry Pi add-on to support faster IoT device development

Premier Farnell has announced an exclusive partnership with MATRIX Labs to manufacture and distribute MATRIX Creator to a global network of developers and makers of all skills levels. (more…)

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June 28, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

‘Plant 4.0’ start-up incubator launched by France-based Total with five new partners

Total launched its second Plant 4.0 start-up incubator, joined this year by Air Liquide, AREVA, Eiffage, Solvay and VINCI Energies. This is the very first multicorporate Plant start-up incubator in the The partners’ common goal is to accelerate the deployment of digital technology in industry. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Ayla Networks announces enhancements to its IoT platform

Ayla Networks, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers, has announced enhancements to its IoT platform designed to help propel manufacturers of connected products toward the next generation of the IoT. (more…)

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June 27, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Autotalks raises $40m in investments with Round D of V2X support

Autotalks, a global provider of V2X (Vehicle to Everything) communication chipsets, has extended its recent funding round. Autotalks completed its Series D round with about $40 million in investments, an oversubscription of $10 million. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Trustonic and MediaTek collaborate to protect telematics and infotainment systems

Trustonic has announced a collaboration with systems-on-chips (SoCs) provider MediaTek to provide the automotive industry with highly secure telematics and in-car entertainment systems for connected vehicles. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Finland creates MaaS ecosystem for traffic, testing starts in the UK this month

Finland has created the world’s first Mobility as a Service (MaaS) ecosystem for traffic, which will now be trialled also in the UK starting this month.
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June 23, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

NetComm Wireless and Telefónica announce global supply agreement for the IoT

NetComm Wireless Ltd and Telefónica announced the signing of an IoT Device Supply Agreement. The agreement further strengthens NetComm Wireless’ presence in the US and Europe; (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil