Blogs

IoT heralds a new era for the high street

Matt Sebek, vice president of Digital at WWT, explores how carefully implemented IoT technology can be crucial to transforming the retail experience and preventing further high-street casualties. (more…)

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January 16, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Passive RFIDs have competitive edge over active but tech advances may close the gap, says Frost

The growth of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud have given a huge boost to the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in Manufacturing 4.0. (more…)

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January 15, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

When the IoT meets robotics, wonders can happen

Most technologies today have been developed to make our lives easier. And that’s exactly what the Internet of Things (IoT) aims to do. If you think of the IoT, images of smart connected appliances will probably pop into your mind. (more…)

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January 14, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Sierra Wireless reports mass production of industry’s first Ready-to-Connect cellular modules

Sierra Wireless, a provider of integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced its award-winning Ready-to-Connect solutions are in mass production. (more…)

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January 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

€1bn in cyber security research funding evaluated, revealing academic trends and threats ahead

Cyber security technology commercialisation company, Crossword Cybersecurity plc, has released insights from its global review of academic cyber security research. The new database looked at nearly 1,200 current and past research projects from academic institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Australia, and Africa.  (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Arm reaches out to retailers with offer to unify and manage siloed customer and in-store IoT data

Arm has revealed a full, “easy to deploy” retail solution that is said to enable retailers to securely consolidate, unify and manage their previously siloed digital customer data and physical in-store (Internet of Things) IoT data to provide more personalised offers, build brand loyalty and drive better operations. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Alibaba, Xiaomi and others join new Bluetooth SIG Smart Home Subgroup to boost mesh networking in the market

In response to growing adoption of Bluetooth mesh networking in smart home solutions, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has formed a new Smart Home Subgroup. (more…)

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January 10, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Will Release 16 deliver the full ambition of 5G?

3GPP Release 15 delivered the essential New Radio (NR) milestone needed in the definition of every new generation, but, alone, this will deliver only a few of the early promises of 5G. Alan Carlton, VP of InterDigital Europe, says what comes next in Phase 2 (and beyond) will be what really defines this wireless generation. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

G.hn technology is expanding into new markets, says HomeGrid Forum at CES

The demand for smart cities across the world has led the HomeGrid Forum to expand its work for 2019 into smart grids, Internet of Things (IoT), connected cars, and Visible Light Communication (VLC). (more…)

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January 9, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Taoglas acquires ThinkWireless to grow in trucking, bus, off-road and motorcycle industries

Taoglas, a provider of IoT and automotive antenna and RF solutions, has completed its acquisition of ThinkWireless, Inc., an antenna provider that specialises in the design, development and production of combination antenna systems for the commercial vehicle market. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello