Press Releases

Roki sensor node integrates multiple sensors with Bluetooth 5 / Bluetooth Low Energy SoC

ROHM and Kionix, Inc. have introduced the RoKi Sensor Node, a key component in the new RoKi IoT Platform. The sensor node utilizes Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Bluetooth 5/Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE) advanced multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC), (more…)

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June 25, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Telcos say the IoT is underperforming, but Heppelmann tells us ‘IoT is working fantastic here!’

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…)

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June 20, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Smart dynamic LED street lights turn on in St. Gallen

The City of St. Gallen, Switzerland, has kicked-off a Smart Lighting project which is expected to save up to 65% of power thanks to the implementation of energy-efficient LED luminaires and an advanced remote control system. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Experts and government at New Delhi event urge collaboration to build future-ready, sustainable and smart cities

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…)

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June 15, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

NB-IoT, CAT-M, SIGFOX and LoRa battle for dominance drives global LPWA network connections to pass 1bn by 2023

Cellular and non-cellular LPWA network connections will grow globally at a 53% CAGR until 2023, driven by market growth in smart meters and asset trackers, according to a new report from ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies. (more…)

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June 12, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

eleven-x launches LoRaWAN wireless connectivity solutions for smart city and enterprise IoT applications

eleven-x Inc., operator of Canada’s first and only coast-to-coast public low power network optimised for the Internet of Things (IoT), is pleased to announce the launch of a new platform that includes a lineup of interface units (more…)

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June 6, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Case Study: Reducing logistics’ environmental impact by air quality monitoring in the Baltic sea port of Gdansk, Poland

More than 84% of world trade is mobilised by maritime transport. The integration of land transport with ports has become essential and has had an impact in the complexity of logistics connections. The dynamic nature and importance of maritime transport have repercussions on the environment in the form of noise and air pollution or traffic congestion, among others. (more…)

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June 5, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

CARL Software acquired by French smart cities software specialist Berger-Levrault Group

The Berger-Levrault Group, publisher of software for administrative and local public bodies and the healthcare, medico-social, education and business sectors, acquired CARL Software on May 18th. CARL Software specialises in technical asset and maintenance management (CMMS / TAM). (more…)

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May 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Ranplan showcases advanced indoor/outdoor network modelling for small cells, DAS and Wi-Fi at SCWS World in London

At Small Cells World Summit in London, Ranplan Wireless will be featuring Ranplan Professional, its flagship product that bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor design to plan and deploy Small Cell, DAS and Wi-Fi networksacross in-building and densified urban environments in coordination. (more…)

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May 21, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cool IoT Use Cases: Smart parking relieves traffic congestion

Market overview

Facilitating parking in city centres is good for the local economy. If the political will is there it’s relatively easy to deploy smart parking systems and many authorities see them as the logical first step of large smart city projects. (more…)

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May 11, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde