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IoT integration takes centre stage in the smart homes market

As the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) picks up pace, the adoption of smart home devices is steadily increasing. By 2023, the average UK smart home will have 50 connected devices, according to Marc Allera, the CEO of BT‘s consumer division. (more…)

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April 20, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

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Podcast: Real world tech: Edge AI drives car-making, healthcare and retail

Artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge is changing healthcare, retail and Audi cars, as Intel’s IoT Group vice presidentJohn Healy tells Jeremy Cowan and George Malim. It’s cutting auto safety inspection costs in half, speeding life-saving cancer diagnoses, and creating Covid-safe shopping in Latin America. Plus we learn how chipmakers globally are tackling supply problems that have halted vehicle production. The semiconductor industry is facing an “awakening”, says Healy, as it shape-shifts to meet “insatiable demand” for silicone. Finally, we hear which African country is a leader in satellite cartography, and how Amazon is playing games with its warehouse staff.

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April 19, 2021

Posted by: IoT global network

Where will IoT fit into the future of transport?

Technology has been behind many of humanity’s most significant developments. From transport to communication, the world would be a very different place without many of the innovations, especially the Internet of Things (IoT). (more…)

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April 13, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Why does a diversified energy sector need smaller RTUs?

Smaller RTUs can gather data from sites that are too small for economic data collection by existing equipment. As the energy industry diversifies often by connecting smaller power generation assets to the main grid a problem has arisen. (more…)

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April 12, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Buildings can be key to a sustainable future – but first, business models need to change

The World Economic Forum was right to say in a post this month that buildings could be the key to building a sustainable society post-pandemic. (more…)

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April 8, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Before the deluge: How cyber security must evolve to keep up with incoming levels of 5G data

The torrents of data that will be transmitted via 5G technology will make today’s 3G and 4G networks look like gently babbling streams, with it substantially expanding network capacity, reducing overall network costs, and delivering seamless connectivity. So says, John Vestberg, CEO of Clavister. (more…)

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April 1, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The early indications of a breach: Cyber kill chain analysis

There has been a significant uptake of notifiable ransomware events, the majority of which presented in the media have been high-profile attacks. This is not new news, says Eleanor Barlow, content manager at SecurityHQ. (more…)

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March 24, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Qualcomm acquires NUVIA for US$1.4bn

Qualcomm Inc.’s subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, has completed its acquisition of the CPU and technology design company, NUVIA for $1.4 billion (€1.17 billion) before working capital and other adjustments. (more…)

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March 18, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5 IoT pricing trends to watch in 2021

Every IoT project starts with a plan. As IoT deployments scale up in 2021, it’s become clear that the plans that consider the cost and flexibility of connectivity up front will be the ones that don’t end up with big “gotchas” when the bills come due, says, Alexis Susset, VP global product & EU sales, Soracom. (more…)

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March 17, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

CTOs and job satisfaction: The state of play

The modern chief technology officer (CTO) has to contend with a vast array of responsibilities and challenges, many of which have been drawn into sharp relief in the past year. (more…)

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March 11, 2021

Posted by: Anasia D'mello