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The internet of events: The challenge of scaling up IoT architectures

IoT networks which have any chance of true success depend on consistent connectivity. Without consistent connectivity and real-time data transmission across the network, says Swen-Helge Huber, director and principal architect IoT at Solace, the project is doomed to failure. (more…)

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December 3, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Eurotech simplifies IoT adoption combining its IoT edge technology with Orange IoT platform

Eurotech, a company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware, software, services and solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announces its collaboration with Orange to enable and simplify IoT adoption from edge to cloud. The collaboration aims to combine Eurotech’s IoT Edge capabilities with Orange’s IoT platform Live Objects. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cost-effective, energy-efficient IoT node HMI applications are the goal with advanced capacitive touch sensing

Renesas Electronics Corp, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA2 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 new RA2L1 Group MCUs, increasing the RA Family to 66 MCUs. The general-purpose RA2L1 MCUs use the Arm Cortex-M23 core operating up to 48 MHz. (more…)

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December 2, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How is the Internet of Things changing the online payment landscape?

By 2021, there will be 35 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices installed around the world. IoT devices are all around us, from the time we wake up until we enjoy the last moments of entertainment before going to bed. The numbers are a wake-up call to e-commerce companies to ensure that their payment systems boast connections to the many devices that can potentially be used to make a payment. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

A tale of two organisations – Role of service providers in extreme automation

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness…” – Opening paragraph of Charles Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities. (more…)

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December 1, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Accenture enhances cloud first capabilities in Australia and New Zealand with acquisition of AWS and Olikka

Accenture has acquired Olikka, a Melbourne-based provider of cloud migration and related services, enhancing Accenture’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure capabilities, as well as its broader cloud capabilities across Australia and New Zealand. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

VR consumer content revenue to exceed $7 billion In 2025, led by console gamers

A new report from Juniper Research has found that consumer virtual reality content will bring over $7 billion (€5.85 billion) in revenue in 2025, an increase of over 160% on the $3 billion (€2.51 billion) it is expected to generate in 2020. The primary driver for consumer content in this space will be console gamers, which will account for 41% of revenue generated in 2025. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Lookout Lab releases the Bluebot smart water app and flow meter

Lookout Lab announced the general commercial release of Bluebot, a unique smart home app and flow meter that helps users finally understand how they use water, and coaches users to help them save both water and money. Bluebot is ideal for consumers, homeowners, property managers, short-term and vacation property owners, and restaurants, hotels and other small businesses. (more…)

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November 30, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Mobile money users in emerging markets to exceed 1.2 billion globally by 2025

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of mobile money users in emerging markets will exceed 1.2 billion in 2025, up from 980 million in 2020; equating to just under 30% of all mobile phone users across emerging markets. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Agtech market value to soar, reaching over $22bn globally

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total value of the Agtech market (Agricultural Technology) will reach $22.5 billion (€18.85 billion) by 2025; rising from $9 billion (€7.54 billion) in 2020. This represents an average annual growth rate of 150% over the next five years. (more…)

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November 27, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello