Press Releases

Growing adoption of IoT devices is the largest cyber security risk

Crimes of opportunity depend on vulnerabilities. Fast advances in technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) create vulnerabilities. You would be forgiven if you thought you were powerless to protect yourself against the shapeshifting, anywhere-in-the-globe virtual muggers who just invite themselves into your lives through your IoT devices repeatedly and relentlessly. (more…)

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August 16, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Virtual and augmented reality headset shipments ready to soar, says CCS report

The market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices is on the brink of taking off, according to a new forecast by global technology analyst firm CCS Insight. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Harvesting energy for the Internet of Things

With the predictions of billions of devices connected to the Internet of Thinks (IoT), the idea of having to change all the batteries is a logistical, practical and financial nightmare. Here, Henry Wadsworth, project engineer at Plextek, charts the rise of new energy harvesting technologies which are helping to power the growing Internet of Things (more…)

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August 13, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

New vulnerability found in internet-connected building automation devices

Critical internet-connected smart building devices used in many commercial and industrial properties, have been found to be vulnerable to a new malicious attack. This is according to a report from cybersecurity researcher Bertin Bervis. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Iotic partners with IET Academy to deliver e-learning course on IoT security

With increasing concerns about the security of the fast-growing Internet of Things (IoT), the IET (Institution of Engineering & Technology) Academy has teamed up with UK-based Iotic to develop and release a course titled ‘Securing the Internet of Things Networks’. (more…)

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August 8, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Consumer robotics shipments to reach 74mn by 2024 as coding tools become ubiquitous, says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research finds that more than 74 million consumer robots will be shipped in 2024, up from an estimated 28 million in 2019. (more…)

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August 6, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT traffic in the enterprise is rising, and so are the threats

Enterprises around the globe have been adopting Internet of Things (IoT) products to improve organisational efficiency, enhance communications, and to gain insight into system performance. IoT devices have become commonplace in enterprises from all industries. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Former Tata Communications’ director joins SIMO Corporation as CEO of IoT & B2B Business Unit

SIMO Corporation, the parent company behind Skyroam, a portable Wi-Fi device brand, announces the establishment of a new IoT & B2B business unit, with Ludovic Lassauce, former head of mobile and Internet of Things in the Asia-Pacific region for Tata Communications, appointed as CEO. (more…)

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August 1, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Hyundai Mobis claims to develop South Korea’s first camera monitor system

The side-view mirror, which has been obstructing drivers from parking in narrow parking spaces, will be moving inside cars. Plus, the provision of a field of view significantly wider than the existing one and enablement of even more innovative design through the use of the space that used to house the side-view mirror are a bonus. (more…)

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July 30, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Voice assistants used to control smart homes to grow by 769%, as competition from China increases

New data from Juniper Research found that the number of voice assistants used to access smart home devices will reach 555 million by 2024; up from 105 million in 2019. (more…)

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July 26, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello