Press Releases

Ericsson fast tracks automated smart factory to become operational in China

September 2019 marks a milestone in Ericsson’s smart manufacturing capabilities as a SEK $500 million (€452 million) transformation of the company’s existing factory in Nanjing, China, reaches its conclusion. The resulting automated factory stands among the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the industry. (more…)

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September 18, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Kryton International adds wireless real-time concrete monitoring to smart concrete product

Kryton International Inc., a global provider of concrete technology, has acquired a 30% interest in Sensohive Technologies ApS of Odense, Denmark. The acquisition makes Kryton Sensohive’s largest shareholder. (more…)

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September 17, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT healthcare sensors revenue grows globally, driven by patient engagement and accuracy in data analysis

From monitoring and diagnostics to delivery methods, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in healthcare combine sensor output and communications to provide functions that were considered conceptual, until recently. (more…)

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Plextek and CNIguard develop new IoT system to prevent manhole cover explosions and fires on city streets

UK engineering and design consultancy, Plextek has been working with US-based CNIguard to develop a new IoT-based system to prevent manhole explosions, primarily caused by bad weather and flooding interacting with aging underground power infrastructures. (more…)

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September 16, 2019

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Understanding AoA and AoD: What do they mean for location?

Accurate location capabilities have become an important business enabler for many organisations across a variety of industries as they use Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to make processes more efficient, better understand employee and customer behaviour, and more effectively monitor and manage their key assets, says Fabio Belloni, chief customer officer and cofounder of Quuppa. (more…)

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September 13, 2019

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Zigbee Alliance adds another lab to its roster of accredited independent test service providers

The Zigbee Alliance, an organisation of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced that Dekra now provides Zigbee testing services from their laboratories in Málaga, Spain. (more…)

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Power in a connected world

According to Forrester research, over 85% of companies will be implementing or planning Internet of Things (IoT) deployments by the end of 2019. The fundamental goal of the IoT is to streamline processes and improve efficiency, and powering these devices is key. Here, J.D. DiGiacomandrea, applications manager at Ultralife Corporation, explains how Ultralife Thin Cell technology will help design engineers create the next generation of connected devices. (more…)

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Irdeto launches Trusted Home to enable IoT security through smart home gateway

Consumer demand for IoT devices is growing rapidly as they look to make the most of connectivity and the smart home. However, the increase in IoT devices also increases the number of security vulnerabilities and creates challenges for communication service providers (CSPs) and consumers alike around control of the smart home. (more…)

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Sierra Wireless appoints Lori O’Neill to board of directors

Sierra Wireless, the provider of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the appointment of Lori O’Neill, FCPA, FCA, CPA, ICD.D, to the company’s board of directors. Ms. O’Neill is an experienced independent corporate director, financial executive and advisor to growth-oriented companies. (more…)

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September 12, 2019

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MYTHINGS by BehrTech outperforms LoRa in Industrial IoT environments

BehrTech, a disruptive enabler of next-gen wireless connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), issued a report evaluating and comparing the quality-of-service of MYTHINGS and LoRa LPWAN under real-world interference conditions. Professor Dr. Thomas Lauterbach from the Nuremberg Institute of Technology conducted the independent study commissioned by BehrTech. (more…)

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September 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello