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Skills gap in the IoT market

Introduction

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term broadly associated with the connection of sensors or other devices to the Internet and to other associated gadgets. The IoT is a massive system of things which gather and offer information about the way they are utilised and incorporate a remarkable number of objects of every kind – (more…)

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April 10, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Premier Farnell announces new global franchise with Nordic Semiconductor

Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, announced the addition of Nordic Semiconductor to their extensive product offering, providing Farnell element14 customers with access to a market brand that provides a world class range of wireless devices. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Edge computing and flat rate NB-IoT

This is the 3rd blog in the series of blogs on Edge computing by Bob Emmerson titled, “Edge computing adds virtualisation and hyperconvergence: Part 1” & “Edge computing adds virtualisation and hyperconvergence: Part 2” focused on a development that looks set to have wide-ranging implications for the future of IoT. (more…)

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April 9, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

The next big thing is IoT connectivity is smaller: Digi Xbee3

As intelligence continues to move out to the edge of IoT networks, the need grows for hardware devices that provide more capabilities, adaptability, security, and extensibility. The next generation of IoT solutions must be able to aggregate and analyse data where it’s captured on a distributed network, (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Actility opens IoT Lab in Paris with widespread 3GPP industry partner support

Actility, a provider of Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networks connectivity, has opened an IoT Lab in the 9th Arrondissement of Paris, home to technology giants and start-ups. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Europe left in the 5G starting blocks as US and Asia dominate early adoption

CCS Insight has raised its near-term forecast for global 5G connections following impressive progress made by the industry over the past six months. This headway has been accelerated by agreement on standards, trials, deployment of chipsets and infrastructure, and operator commitments to the technology. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cloud-native IoT platform delivers Sigfox LPWAN connectivity across borders on per-use basis

SORACOM, Inc., provider of the cloud-native platform for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced availability of pay-as-you-go, pay-as-you-grow service for the Sigfox global Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN). The Sigfox network, available in over 45 countries and territories, is used to connect millions of objects collecting and transmitting IoT data. (more…)

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April 6, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

ForeScout reveals that almost 2.7m UK businesses are vulnerable to IoT hack

2.7 million businesses in the UK are leaving their corporate networks vulnerable to IoT hacks, new research from ForeScout has revealed. The survey of 500 CIOs and IT managers found significant cause for concern with almost half (47%) of respondents having allowed IoT devices onto their corporate network (more…)

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April 5, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

iPhone X impresses former Samsung owners, finds Strategy Analytics

Analysing early adopter reviews of Apple’s iPhone X from major online retailers, a new report from the Consumer Sentiment Analysis (CSA) service at Strategy Analytics “iPhone X Impresses Former Samsung Owners, but Price Dampened Conversion Enthusiasm” has found that more than four out of five iPhone X buyers (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Wi-SUN Alliance announces 60% growth in global membership in 12 months

Wi-SUN Alliance, a global member-based association driving the proliferation of interoperable wireless solutions for use in smart cities, smart utilities and other Internet of Things (IoT) applications, has seen a significant increase  in membership by more than 60% in the last year. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde