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3G is dead – what next for product designers?

Whether you are imminently bringing out a new Internet of Things (IoT) product or have heard the rumours about 3G switch-off, it is a pivotal time in wireless networks. With 5G on the horizon and 2G beginning to close down, choosing the right technology to future-proof devices is a real challenge, says Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design. (more…)

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September 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Senet and SimplyCity partner to expand LoRaWAN network connectivity and IoT solutions in Australia

Senet, Inc., a provider of cloud-based software and services platforms designed to enable global connectivity and network build-out for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a technology partnership with SimplyCity, an end-to-end IoT solution provider and systems integrator based in Australia. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

iBasis and Nordic ‘remove question marks on eSIM NB-IoT and LTE-M’ tech with successful field-testing in 24 countries

Nordic Semiconductor claims that, in conjunction with iBasis, a provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, it has completely invalidated any question marks over cellular IoT and eSIM technology used in NB-IoT and LTE-M Low Power Wide-Area (LPWA) use cases. This follows reports of successful field-testing across 30 countries using a single eSIM from iBasis. (more…)

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September 10, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Increasing urbanisation, globalisation and ease of communication are driving use of IoT connected machines, says TMR study

According to a new market report pertaining to the global IoT connected machines market published, the global IoT connected machines market is projected to reach a value of approximately US$1.3 trillion (€1.1 trillion) by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of approximately 24% from 2019 to 2027. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Fountech.ai partners with Bloktide, bringing AI and blockchain together

Artificial intelligence (AI) developer and thinktank Fountech.ai has announced its partnership with London-based blockchain consultancy firm Bloktide. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

UK IoT security regulation encourages consumers to be more aware

The UK government is moving forward with its plans to create regulation for IoT devices. The move follows a broad global trend to try and lock down the burgeoning but insecure world of the IoT, says Mike Nelson, vice president of IoT Security at DigiCert. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Xcelerator unites core Siemens Digital Industries software portfolio with Mendix

Siemens has announced Xcelerator, an integrated portfolio of software, services and application development platform that can be personalised and adapted to fit customer and industry-specific needs to help companies of all sizes become digital enterprises. (more…)

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September 9, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

NFC PRO series from Smartrac aims to take secure product authentication to higher levels

Smartrac Technology Group, a global provider of RFID technology and IoT solutions, has launched the new PRO series of its portfolio of NFC tags and inlays. (more…)

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September 6, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT and environmental sustainability: Helping cities to be greener than ever

The climate crisis is high on the UK’s agenda right now. This follows the country’s recent 2050 net-zero emissions target pledge, various Extinction Rebellion street protests and the UK recording the longest period without burning coal since the Industrial Revolution. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Articulated robot demand to surge with increasing applications in electronics industry, finds FMI study

According to a new report, the global industrial robotics market is projected to indicate substantial growth over the forecast period due to multiple driving factors such as adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in industries and growing digitalisation of manufacturing industry across geographies. (more…)

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September 5, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello