Blogs

Bricks and mortar stores step up

Long drives to stores, items out of stock, no staff available to help – these common complaints about brick-and-mortar shops have made it easy to see why e-commerce has enticed customers away from physical retailers over the last decade. (more…)

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July 7, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Tomorrow’s C-suite for today’s business challenges

Specialist expertise has never been more valuable at executive level. The business landscape is becoming increasingly complex – frequent political and economic curveballs, our thirst for instant information and the continuing march of technology has created a challenging environment for companies large and small, with the pressure evident in the boardroom. (more…)

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July 5, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

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

NotPetya ransomware Frequently Ask Questions

Here are some FAQ’s about the NotPetya ransomware virus attack. The NotPetya ransomware appears to be a derivative of the Petya ransomware, but with some differences says Matt Hillman, principal security researcher on MWR Infosecurity’s Countercept division. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Blockchain is coming of age: Three developments to look out for this year

This time last year multiple firms in the technology industry were working on a blockchain proof of concept. Across multiple industries, the possible applications of blockchain were being explored. (more…)

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July 3, 2017

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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June 30, 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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June 29, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Industry 4.0 – How to do it right

Since the term Industry 4.0 was coined in 2011, companies have been rushing to transform their organisations and get them ready for the next industrial revolution. We certainly see the movement gaining momentum, but the progress is very slow. (more…)

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June 28, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Cloudy with a patch of fog – the retail response to IoT

The rapid rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is causing a shift in many industries – no more so than the retail industry where it is fast shaping the way businesses and customers interact. (more…)

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June 27, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

The challenge of comms education, and what the Internet of Things will do next

Ronan Kelly, ADTRAN’s chief technology officer for EMEA and APAC, is a provider of light in the software-defined access space and chairman of the FTTH Council. Here he tells us what guided him here and what matters to him. (more…)

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June 26, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil