Press Releases

Truphone for Things launches to ‘unlock the power of eSIM’ on the IoT

A new global connectivity solution has been launched to break down complexities in IoT connectivity. Using Truphone’s global network and eSIM technology, Truphone for Things is designed to connect devices anywhere in the world in a few clicks. This is a new solution for companies building anything from smart home devices, asset trackers to connected cameras. (more…)

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May 6, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Number of voice assistant devices in use to overtake world population by 2024

A new report from Juniper Research has found that consumers will interact with voice assistants on over 8.4 billion devices by 2024; overtaking the world’s population and growing 113% compared to the 4.2 billion devices expected to be in use by year end 2020. Despite this, monetisation of the voice assistants themselves remains a challenge. (more…)

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April 29, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Mitigating the cyber risks of IoT and finding solutions

The last decade has seen unprecedented development of the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, enabled by new distributed network technologies. McKinsey estimates that by 2025, the world will own 50 billion networked devices, up 400% from 2010, and contributing US$11 trillion (€10 trillion) to economies. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The Coca-Cola company announces strategic partnership with Microsoft

The Coca-Cola Company, announced a five-year agreement with Microsoft Corp. to standardise its business operations on Microsoft’s cloud and deliver rich new digital experiences that will provide innovative solutions to modernise how the company engages with employees and customers. (more…)

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April 28, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Is this the first IoT winter?

Is the Internet of Things (IoT) going through its ‘First IoT Winter’ between 2015 and 2020? Based on his recent book ‘The Internet of Things Myth’ and work by Transforma Insights looking at IoT deployments, says Matt Hatton, founding partner, Transforma Insights.

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April 27, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Saving us from demented smart things

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of IoT security regulations

From smart cars to smart factories, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming every aspect of modern life. Deployment of smart, connected devices delivers many benefits, says Steve Hanna, senior principal, Infineon Technologies, but also brings a very real threat of cyberattacks that can harm innocent users. (more…)

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Recab UK becomes primary UK INSYS icom distributor

Embedded computing specialist Recab UK has become the primary distributor of INSYS icom equipment and support services for the UK market. This will allow Recab UK to support businesses in markets such as water treatment, utilities and sanitation with high quality products suited for automation and remote-controlled IT applications. (more…)

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April 24, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Collaboration is essential to advancing IIoT and Digital Transformation

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will transform the global economy and individual businesses through the proliferation of connected devices and innovative uses of data. So says Ken Figueredo, one of oneM2M‘s contributing members and Market Development consultant for Chordant Inc. (more…)

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Security and performance are the focus as Canonical launches Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, has made Ubuntu 20.04 LTS generally available, with a particular emphasis on security and performance. (more…)

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April 23, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT in healthcare: 8 Examples from around the world

Demand for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in healthcare is rising as healthcare systems around the world race to adopt the latest remote monitoring tools, devices and technologies that enable more efficient disease tracking, early diagnosis and treatment. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello