Press Releases

Ericsson and Telstra complete new long-range NB-IoT connection

Ericsson and Telstra have successfully deployed and tested Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) data connections up to 100km from a base-station in Telstra’s commercial network. This is said to be the longest-range NB-IoT connection of its kind,

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September 28, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things: Time for biometrics?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at a rapid pace, with connected devices and white goods entering our domestic and working environments faster than ever before. (more…)

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Alexa Guard makes waves for DIY security and insurance – but only a ripple for security providers

Announced last week by Amazon, Alexa Guard turns any Amazon Echo into a security device, using what the company calls “guard mode.” (more…)

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September 27, 2018

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A day in the life of the IoT home

By 2020 the Internet of Things is expected to have exceeded 50 billion devices but based upon previous predictions it is likely that this will be smashed by some margin. (more…)

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InfluxData offers real-time collection and analysis of streaming machine data for self-learning and self-healing of systems

InfluxData, the open source platform that aims to let developers build next-generation monitoring, analytics and IoT applications, (more…)

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Maxim unveils first wrist-worn platform for monitoring ECG, heart rate and temperature

Designers seeking to enable continuous monitoring of various health parameters can now quickly create unique, highly accurate wearable solutions using Health Sensor Platform 2.0 (HSP 2.0) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (more…)

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UK businesses of all sizes says Internet of Things ‘Vital for success’

A new report from Vodafone highlights that more than half of business providers in the UK (58%) believe it is essential to embrace Internet of Things (IoT) technology to be successful. (more…)

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September 26, 2018

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Hand-to-hand combat among the surprises at Economist Innovation Summit, as delegates urged to augment not replace human skills

It was inevitable that the technology du jour, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated opening exchanges at today’s Economist Innovation Summit (#EconInnov). And for those – like me, admits Jeremy Cowan – who believed that AI is still mostly a series of chatbots and pilot projects there was an early wake-up call. (more…)

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September 21, 2018

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Will artificial intelligence have an impact on IoT sooner or later?

The market intelligence company IDC estimates that the number of connected devices and sensors to the internet will surge from 11 billion in 2016 to 80 billion by 2025. These devices and sensors will produce huge amount of big data, says Tushar Bhatnagar, IoT project manager with TechMahindra. (more…)

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September 20, 2018

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LoRa-based IoT solution from Semtech ‘saves Costco 22% in water management’

Apana, a technology company focusing on smart water utility systems, has incorporated LoRa devices and wireless radio frequency technology (LoRa Technology) from Semtech Corporation, a supplier of analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors and algorithms, into its smart water sensors. (more…)

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September 19, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello