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The benefits of interconnectivity in the workplace

The term, ‘smart building’, is bandied about quite a lot. But what actually qualifies a building as smart? Ultimately, it comes down to having purposeful visualisation of data. It’s not about hoarding data, but rather having a clear reason to collect the data in the first place. People should always ask ‘why’ they need the data — and the reason is different for every business.

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September 18, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Retrofitting industrial machines with IoT board to measure their performance

EIT Digital is introducing its ’I4.0 Production Monitoring Solution‘, a new initiative launched as part of its Oedipus High Impact Initiative, and designed to help manufacturers quickly assess whether their machines are performing well or need some fine-tuning.

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September 15, 2017

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IoT: The cure for rising healthcare costs?

The rising costs of healthcare continues to dominate the headlines. In recent years, health insurance premiums have increased at a rate higher than annual income, according to recent reports. (more…)

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Live NB-IoT demos showcase temperature monitoring sensors at MWC Americas

u‑blox, a provider in wireless and positioning modules and chips, will feature a live Narrowband IoT (NB‑IoT or LTE Cat NB1) demo at MWC Americas in San Francisco, featuring SARA‑R410M-02B, a configurable LTE Cat M1/NB1 multi‑mode module with worldwide coverage. (more…)

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September 14, 2017

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Consumer interest in the connected car continues to climb, finds Strategy Analytics

In keeping with current smartphone saturation, consumers are increasingly relying on connected apps for a variety of purposes in the car. Be it for straightforward connectivity or infotainment, use of these apps is having a negative impact on embedded solutions. (more…)

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Huawei launches X-Gen Wi-Fi to redefine the agile campus network era

At HUAWEI CONNECT 2017, Huawei launched its X-Gen Wi-Fi Solution, enabling a three-fold bandwidth increase and four-fold increase in the number of concurrent access users. (more…)

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Napier University-Spiritus pilot project seeks to demonstrate assurance layer for tracking medical devices

The Data Lab announced the kickoff of a pilot project involving Edinburgh Napier University, NHS National Services Scotland and industry collaborator Spiritus Development Limited intended to demonstrate the benefits of a blockchain-enabled assurance layer for tracking medical devices through their lifecycle. (more…)

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Hardware Pioneers to host it’s second IoT Showcase in London

Following the success of the company’s first event two years ago, Hardware Pioneers will host it’s second IoT and Connected Hardware Showcase in London on Thursday October 5th. (more…)

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September 13, 2017

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Avast reports an increase in mobile cyberattacks

New research from Avast, the provider of digital security products, reveals an uptick in attacks targeting android smartphones and tablets in Q2/2017 of nearly 40% as compared to the same period last year. (more…)

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Silver Spring Networks to build network canopy for future smart city applications

Today at the IES street & area lighting conference, Silver Spring Networks, Inc. announced that Acuity Brands, Inc., through its subsidiary Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., is a new technology and channel partner. Acuity Brands’ field sales organisation will deliver Silver Spring’s technology for smart street lights and smart city services (more…)

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