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The ETSI IoT standard: are regulators doing enough to protect IoT devices?

The announcement of a new standard for Internet of Things (IoT) security by the ETSI technical committee in June 2020 was very much welcome in the infosec industry. ETSI EN 303 645 puts in place a security baseline for internet-connected products, and lays out 13 provisions outlining the steps manufacturers can take to secure devices and ensure compliance. Alan Grauvice president of IoT and embedded solutions, Sectigo reports. (more…)

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July 30, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

UP is on the edge with Xtreme Lite

AAEON, a developer of edge computing solutions, has introduced the UP Xtreme Lite. This brings the powerful 8th Generation Intel Core processors on a platform that is claimed to be even easier for developers on a budget. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Farmbot inks IoT deal with Inmarsat, Pivotel to enable water management for Australian farmers

Inmarsat, a specialist in global, mobile satellite communications, has entered into an agreement to ensure that farmers anywhere in Australia can use Farmbot’s new solutions to remotely monitor water tanks, dams and reservoirs and activate pumps and other machinery in real-time, as and when required. (more…)

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July 24, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson strengthen partnership with 5G deal

Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom AG, the telecommunications service provider in Europe by revenue, have strengthened their partnership with a new multi-year deal to deploy the service provider’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) across Germany. (more…)

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July 23, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Trusted Connectivity Alliance elects Dietze as new chair and adds members to expanded board

The Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA) board of directors has elected Claus Dietze of Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security as its new chair. (more…)

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July 22, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Europe, N America hit 27.5mn active insurance telematics policies in 2019

According to a new research report from the Internet of Things (IoT) analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of insurance telematics policies in force on the European market reached 12.8 million in Q4 2019, says Martin Svegander, senior analyst at Berg Insight. (more…)

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July 21, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Curve smart GPS tracker launched in Europe by Vodafone to track cars, laptops, keys and other valuables

Vodafone UK has expanded its consumer smart tech offering with the launch of smart GPS tracker, Curve. Curve allows users to stay connected to the people and things they love, sending them alerts and updates straight to their mobile from a distance. (more…)

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July 20, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How to ensure a safe return to the office

As the lockdown restrictions continue to ease in the UK, businesses are starting to prepare for their return to the office. However, there are many key considerations for companies to think about, says Matt Richards, CMO at Datto. (more…)

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July 15, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Horizons and Microsoft team up to develop onboard AI assistants for HiPhi

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2020 (WAIC 2020), which was held online this year, Human Horizons announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to jointly develop the onboard AI assistant HiPhiGo for HiPhi -Automobile. (more…)

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July 14, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Austria’s S&T AG to acquire Iskratel Group for €37.5mn for industrial IoT skills

S&T AG has agreed to acquire the Iskratel Group for €37.5 million. Based in Kranj, Slovenia, Iskratel is a European ICT provider for digital transformation of the telecoms, transport, public safety and energy industries. (more…)

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July 6, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello