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Smart cities, towns and villages built on data-driven insight are key to a better citizen experience

More and more of our population is migrating to cities. By 2050, almost 70% of us will live in cities, attracted by the prospects for employment, the cultural diversity and the extensive facilities. By 2030, forecasters predict that there will be 41 mega cities with over 10 million inhabitants. (more…)

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July 4, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Intelligent consumable and tool dispensers for e-commerce and Industry 4.0

The makers of the smart automatic vending machine claim to have everything under control so  that valuable tools or equipment are securely stored in separate drawer partitions. The electro-mechanically locked metal covers allow access only to the authorised persons identified by an ID card or a PIN code. (more…)

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July 3, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

WISeKey AI integrates swiss startup business investigation on its vertical platform

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”), a global cybersecurity, Blockchain and AI company announced today that in cooperation with Business Investigation, a Swiss algorithm based system solution startup, has implemented a proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) system, called WISeAI, (more…)

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June 30, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

EMFIT rolls out C-Series quasi-piezoelectric coaxial cable sensor

EMFIT, the Finnish company known for its electroactive ferroelectret sensors, sensor-integrated systems and the EMFIT QS quantified sleep monitor, expands into new IoT areas with the introduction of the C-Series™ quasi-piezoelectric coaxial cable. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

The IoT FUD factor: Debunking LPWA myths

There currently seems to be more noise than fact surrounding the IoT these days, as companies try to understand the new and evolving LPWA market. One of the biggest fallacies is that licensed solutions equals secure and reliable, while unlicensed means the opposite. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Progress acquires Kinvey, the provider of Backend-as-a-Service technology for $49 million in cash

Progress, announced it has acquired Kinvey, a privately-held company based in Boston and provider of Backend as a Service (BaaS) technology. Progress acquired Kinvey for a purchase price of $49 million in cash. (more…)

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June 29, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Smarter logistics: The rise of smart devices and IoT in fashion and logistics

Smart devices are becoming more ingrained in today’s technology-obsessed culture as we embrace the Internet of Things: particularly in the home, where smart thermostats are already paving the way for promised savings of up to 30%. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Premier Farnell launches MATRIX Creator Raspberry Pi add-on to support faster IoT device development

Premier Farnell has announced an exclusive partnership with MATRIX Labs to manufacture and distribute MATRIX Creator to a global network of developers and makers of all skills levels. (more…)

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June 28, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

‘Plant 4.0’ start-up incubator launched by France-based Total with five new partners

Total launched its second Plant 4.0 start-up incubator, joined this year by Air Liquide, AREVA, Eiffage, Solvay and VINCI Energies. This is the very first multicorporate Plant start-up incubator in the The partners’ common goal is to accelerate the deployment of digital technology in industry. (more…)

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Ayla Networks announces enhancements to its IoT platform

Ayla Networks, a global Internet of Things (IoT) platform for manufacturers, has announced enhancements to its IoT platform designed to help propel manufacturers of connected products toward the next generation of the IoT. (more…)

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June 27, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil