Press Releases

Paris partners with Nodle to track public furniture and urban structures to reduce theft

Nodle.io, an Internet of Things (IoT) and connectivity network provider, is partnering with the City of Paris, France to deploy 3,000 Bluetooth-enabled benches and other urban installations in new Métro stations and parks. (more…)

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August 22, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Router guest networks lack adequate security, say researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

While many network routers offer separate host and guest channels to increase security and privacy, a new study by Ben-Gurion University indicates that routers from well-known manufacturers are vulnerable to cross-router data leaks through a malicious attack. (more…)

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August 16, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Verizon approves use of MultiTech MultiConnect microCell USB cellular modem on its network

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a global supplier of M2M and IoT communication solutions, reports that its MultiConnect microCell LTE Category 1 USB cellular modem with dual-carrier capability has been approved for use on the Verizon network. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Sun of a breach: Don’t bring cyber risks back to work from the beach, urge cybersecurity experts

As people go on their annual holidays, could they be risking the cybersecurity of their workplaces? A new finding from the Palo Alto Networks Trust in the Digital Age online survey, suggests many people could be taking work-issued devices like smartphones and tablets on holiday and using them on unsecured Wi-Fi networks, despite the known security risks. (more…)

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August 14, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Are low-energy Visible Light IoT systems the birth of a new discipline?

New Enlight’em project, coordinated by IMDEA Networks Institute, is set to use Visible Light Communications (VLC) technology to bring connectivity and sustainable ubiquitous communication networks to every LED bulb. (more…)

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August 12, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Zain Saudi and Nokia use 5G network to support remote viewing of Hajj events via live, advanced VR

Zain Saudi Arabia and Nokia successfully demonstrated a 5G-enabled VR (Virtual Reality) advanced use case in Mashaer area and the Holy Mosque area in Makkah. This technology allows visitors to experience Hajj remotely as if they are present on site. (more…)

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August 9, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

You’ve got IIoT all wrong: Focusing less on tech and more on impact is key to success in the 4IR

Industry 4.0. The Industrial Internet of Things. Digitalisation. Smart manufacturing. The fourth industrial revolution. There are dozens of different names for the uptake in connected technologies and the convergence of IT and OT systems taking place in industry at the moment. One thing most people do agree on, however, is that it’s tech-driven. But should this really be the case? (more…)

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August 7, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Global satellite operator SES selects Amdocs NFV for network automation and to move to the cloud on Microsoft Azure

Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, announced that it will provide SES, a global satellite operator, with its Amdocs Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) solution to modernise and automate its network platforms in the cloud, in an open, software-centric way. (more…)

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August 6, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT traffic in the enterprise is rising, and so are the threats

Enterprises around the globe have been adopting Internet of Things (IoT) products to improve organisational efficiency, enhance communications, and to gain insight into system performance. IoT devices have become commonplace in enterprises from all industries. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Accenture acquires Northstream, Stockholm-based consultancy to communications service providers

Accenture has acquired Northstream, a Stockholm-based consultancy to communications service providers (CSPs) and networking services vendors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. (more…)

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August 5, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello