Wearables are experiencing one of the longest gestational periods of any technology. For a long time, says Rufus Grig, CTO of Maintel, gadgets like Google Glass and the Apple Watch were perceived by many as being a bit “emperor’s new clothes”: intriguing conceptually, but disappointing functionally. (more…)
July 3, 2018
Posted by: Zenobia Hegde
NFV will transform the way networks are run and managed, but the area also represents a major security challenge. As the authors, Igor Faynberg, chairman, and Alex Leadbeater, vice chairman, ETSI NFV Security Working Group ask, how can this be overcome? (more…)
June 28, 2018
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In a constantly connected and mobile society, providing an omnichannel customer service has become indispensable for brands looking to connect with busy customers. (more…)
June 27, 2018
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While Alexa for Hospitality offers numerous features that will appeal to hoteliers and their guests, privacy concerns will likely limit growth and prevent broader implementation of the technology in a majority of the world’s hotels. (more…)
June 25, 2018
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Why is it that some solution vendors ‘get’ the Internet of Things (IoT) and others don’t? Is it an understanding of what customers want? Jeremy Cowan is hearing conflicting messages as network operators admit IoT is failing to meet their expectations, while solution vendors say it works well. (more…)
June 20, 2018
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As per the 2011 Census, 31% of the population lives in urban areas, and by 2030, 50% of India’s population would reside in urban areas. This will create a massive need for intelligent urban transport networks, smart energy, safe and secured public spaces, upgraded water supply, waste disposal facilities, and environmentally compatible buildings. (more…)
June 15, 2018
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is still in its initial stages but it’s already having a huge effect on our daily lives and will greatly influence the driving experience, writes Andrew Till, vice president of Technology, Partnerships & New Solutions, Connected Services Division, HARMAN International. (more…)
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Tracking personnel and physical assets is an established IoT application. Enabling a global service that provides real-time tracking and messaging with personnel using vehicles, vessels and aircraft takes it to the next level. (more…)
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I find myself sitting in Schiphol Airport, trying to switch off. But I can’t, says Lina Andolf-Orup of Fingerprints. As with everyone that went to Money 20/20 Europe, I’m exhausted. But I leave the show excited by the progress the payments community has made in the last year, (more…)
June 14, 2018
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Arm’s vision of a trillion connected devices by 2035 is driven by many factors, including the opportunity for companies to derive real business value from IoT data. The benefits of leveraging this data are often obvious, says Hima Mukkamala, senior vice president and general manager, IoT Cloud Services, Arm: greater efficiencies, (more…)
June 13, 2018
Posted by: Zenobia Hegde