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Using particle to power better business decisions

When a longtime Logical Advantage client came to us with an operational efficiency issue, we immediately starting thinking “IoT”. Service Thread is an industrial thread and yarn manufacturer based out of Laurinburg, NC. (more…)

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November 10, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

When nudging is not enough to entrench security best practices in IoT

Richard Thaler’s win of the Nobel Economic Prize last month for his behaviour economics theory reminds us of the important role of psychology in everyday decision making. He states that individuals make decisions not solely based on hard evidence but a combination of evidence and “irrational” inputs. (more…)

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November 9, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Inmarsat develops a comprehensive global IoT network with JT Group

Inmarsat has announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with international telecommunications provider JT Group (formerly Jersey Telecom), that will enable Inmarsat to deliver a holistic connectivity solution for Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The global network will combine Inmarsat’s existing satellite communication infrastructure and cellular data provided by JT. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Why Linux containers matter for the Internet of Things

Linux containers have become a standard tool in cloud development and deployment workflows. The benefits are numerous, including portability across platforms, minimal overhead, and more control for developers over how their code runs. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Ultra-low power Pervasive Displays e-paper screen added to pioneering IoT development board

Pervasive Displays (PDi), a provider in e-paper displays, announces its ultra-low power displays have been incorporated into a pioneering Internet of Things (IoT) development board from Cypress Semiconductor Corp. that enables device designers to benefit from a human-readable screen requiring very low amounts of power. (more…)

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November 8, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Software AG launches new Terracotta DB In-Memory Data platform for high performance computing at scale

Software AG announced the availability of Terracotta DB, a new generation, distributed, In-Memory Database platform that delivers high-speed performance for combined operational and analytical processing. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

ESA awards Blue Desert project to Blue-Value

Following a call for feasibility studies for space-based services integrating the Internet of Things (IoT), the European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded the Blue Desert project to the consortium Blue-Value. Utilising space-based assets and IoT technology, Blue Desert will conduct a feasibility study for the development of an integrated monitoring & control service to assist customers in desert areas to manage groundwater resources. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Multiprotocol Wireless Software from Silicon Labs advances IoT connectivity for next-generation applications

Silicon Labs has released new dynamic multiprotocol software for its Wireless Gecko system-on-chip (SoC) and module portfolio, enabling simultaneous operation of Zigbee®and Bluetooth® low energy (LE) on a single SoC and bringing together the key application benefits of both protocols. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Silver Spring Networks completes IoT network canopy rollout for DEWA

At WETEX, Silver Spring Networks, Inc. announced the initial successful completion of the deployment of its multi-application IPv6 network canopy for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). DEWA’s network canopy extends across the Emirate of Dubai and is based on Silver Spring’s Gen5 technology, (more…)

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November 7, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Farnell element14 introduces local language translations and adds new content to IoT Hub

Farnell element14, the Development Distributor, has launched local language versions of its IoT Hub, a major section of the company’s website containing a variety of IoT news items, feature stories and technical articles exploring the possibilities of IoT applications. At the same time, a range of new content has been added to the site. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde