Press Releases

Embedded car OEM telematics subscribers to reach 317 million worldwide by 2025

According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7% from 102.8 million subscribers at the end of 2019 to 317.2 million subscribers at the end of 2025. (more…)

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December 22, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Edge computing investment by network operators to hit $8.3 billion by 2025

A new study by Juniper Research has found that network operator spend on MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) will grow from $2.7 billion (€2.22 billion) in 2020, to $8.3 billion (€6.83 billion) in 2025, as operators invest heavily in upgrading network capacities and infrastructure to support the increasing data generated by 5G networks. (more…)

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December 15, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

PREMO combines use of narrowband and broadband communication in the same inductive coupler

PREMO, a manufacturer of inductive components, has launched an extensive MICU devices family to cover a wide frequency range for power line communications in Smart-Grid applications. It is also for use in the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for communication protocol diagnosis. (more…)

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December 4, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How IoT can revolutionise parking

The Internet of Things (IoT) is already making a powerful, positive impact on our lives, with its various applications being identified as quickly as the technologies behind it are developed. (more…)

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November 9, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Self-driving boost as automotive specialist teams with Vodafone to deploy 5G at UK HQ

In a welcome boost for the self-driving revolution, automotive company HORIBA MIRA is teaming up with Vodafone to bring 5G to its UK Midlands headquarters. (more…)

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November 2, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Can the prin­ciples of Zero Trust be applied to IoT?

The perception that security has never been a core component or key consideration for the Internet of Things (IoT) has even been highlighted in the familiar joke: ‘the ‘S’ in IoT stands for security. Yet with tens of billions of connected devices, the safety and financial implications of even small security breaches can be vast, as has already been demonstrated by the likes of the Mirai botnet which compromised over half a million IoT devices. (more…)

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October 20, 2020

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KDDI and Orange to connect over 1 mn Toyota and Mazda vehicles in Europe with IoT services

KDDI, a Japanese telecommunications service provider, has selected Orange Business Services to provide a customised Internet of Things (IoT) platform for Japanese automotive manufacturers Toyota and Mazda. The platform will allow them to offer connected car capabilities in their vehicles sold across Europe. (more…)

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October 14, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Traveo II Body microcontroller family launched by Infineon

As drivetrain electrification and advanced driver assistance systems change the way we drive, the number and complexity of comfort features and other body functions in cars increases constantly. (more…)

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October 5, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

GeoSpock attracts another $5.4mn investment to speed adoption of database tech

GeoSpock has announced $5.4 million (€4.60 million) in additional funding. This is to accelerate the development and adoption of what is claimed to be the fastest, most scalable database on the market. This strategic investment round brings the total GeoSpock has raised to date to more than $32 million (€27.28 million). (more…)

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October 2, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Six steps to securing embedded systems in the IoT

Security continues to be an overriding concern for a vast array of embedded systems in the Internet of Things (IoT). If infiltrated, systems buried in the electrical grid, power generation, manufacturing, automotive systems, medical devices, building management, gas pumps, toasters and much more, can be a significant risk, Mark Pitchford of LDRA reports. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello