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Ways in which IoT is improving our lives

The term Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly being used to define devices that specifically communicate with the local network, the internet, and each other, independent of human action. (more…)

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August 20, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

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

Verizon approves use of MultiTech MultiConnect microCell USB cellular modem on its network

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a global supplier of M2M and IoT communication solutions, reports that its MultiConnect microCell LTE Category 1 USB cellular modem with dual-carrier capability has been approved for use on the Verizon network. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

California-based Mobileum to acquire roaming, fraud and revenue management firm WeDo Technologies

Two specialists in roaming, revenue assurance, and fraud management are joining forces to strengthen their solutions and support for the telecommunications industry. Cupertino, California-based Mobileum Inc., a global provider of analytics-based roaming and risk management solutions, is to acquire WeDo Technologies. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

See the latest in sensors at Materials Testing 2019

Inspection and monitoring technologies will play a key role in IoT and the transition to Industry 4.0, as installed sensors will provide much of the data to make the revolution possible. (more…)

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August 13, 2019

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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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Are low-energy Visible Light IoT systems the birth of a new discipline?

New Enlight’em project, coordinated by IMDEA Networks Institute, is set to use Visible Light Communications (VLC) technology to bring connectivity and sustainable ubiquitous communication networks to every LED bulb. (more…)

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August 12, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Alberta IoT Association announces executive director

The Alberta IoT Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Beckedorf as the executive director of the organisation as of August 1, 2019. (more…)

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August 9, 2019

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

Securing IoT through deception

The momentum of IoT adoption is showing no signs of slowing, and with it comes increasingly material risk for both businesses and households. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello