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Can IoT security win on all fronts?

The Internet of Things is rapidly turning a new generation of products ‘smart’ by adding computing power, network connectivity and sophisticated software. So says Art Swift, president of prpl Foundation. (more…)

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April 20, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

TIA Survey Reveals Deployment Hurdles for Operators Before Commercial 5G in 2020

A recent survey report for the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) from Tolaga Research, and sponsored by InterDigital, has identified a number of deployment hurdles that must be overcome before 5G is fully commercialised in 2020 and beyond. (more…)

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BICS partners with Hanhaa for launch of cross-border parcel tracking service ParceLive

Brussels, Belgium-based BICS, an international communications enabler, is partnering with Hanhaa, an Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M services company, to provide global connectivity for Hanhaa’s new ParceLive parcel tracking service. (more…)

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April 19, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Smart spies and how to secure the IoT future

Both Cisco and Ericsson forecast there will be approximately 50 billion connected devices in operation globally by 2020. Whatever the exact figure, we can predict one certainty: IoT will play an increasingly dominant role in our lives, redefining them as we know it. (more…)

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Growing need for network segmentation leads to delivery of extended modules for next-gen security platform

ForeScout® Technologies, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) security company, has announced new ForeScout Extended Modules for the Palo Alto Networks® Next-Generation Security Platform. This is designed to help joint customers improve their network protection and response. (more…)

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April 18, 2017

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IoT: Lack of standards becoming a threat

According to Gartner, a total of 8.4 billion people and devices will be connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) this year. Despite the increasing popularity of IoT solutions in companies, 63% of applications are actually linked to the consumer sector. (more…)

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Actility raises US$75m of Series D capital to accelerate industrial IoT solutions globally and adds new backers

Actility, a provider of Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) for the Internet of Things (IoT), has successfully completed its Series D funding round. The company has raised $75 million to enhance its IoT solutions portfolio. (more…)

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April 17, 2017

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Connected car services vendor Bright Box expands into Europe

Bright Box, a vendor of connected vehicle services, is expanding into Europe. The company recently established an office in Budapest, Hungary. (more…)

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Apple Pay contactless user numbers to nearly double in 2017, reaching 86m says Juniper Research

New data from analysts, Juniper Research, estimates that the number of original equipment manufacturer or OEM-Pay contactless users, including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Android Pay, will exceed 100 million for the first time during the first half of 2017. It is then forecast to surpass 150 million by the end of this year. (more…)

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Three crucial questions for your IoT go-to-market strategy

The title says it all, so let’s jump in…

How the hell am I going to sell this?

Everyday companies are introducing new IoT platforms, gateways, sensors and everything in between, but many are finding themselves faced with the problem of not reaching their revenue targets. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil