When it comes to disruptive change, the emergence of the smart home is driving demographic, economic, and technological advancement as never before, says David P. Maher, executive VP and chief technology officer of Intertrust. (more…)
April 1, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
The Internet of Things (IoT) presents a unique cybersecurity challenge. A combination of low computational power, a wide variety of communication protocols, and a lack of security standards leaves a myriad of channels open for hackers. (more…)
March 26, 2020
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The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) smart home devices market which includes smart home appliances, home monitoring/security, lighting, smart speakers, thermostats, and video entertainment devices saw strong growth in the final quarter of 2019. That’s according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC), which shows that the market expanded 35.6% year on year in Q4 2019 to reach 5.3 million units. (more…)
March 17, 2020
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Leaving home does not mean leaving your worries behind. For many, pulling out of the driveway can bring on anxiousness about the stove being left on or forgetting to close the garage door. Most people don’t even think about risks associated with leaky or frozen water pipes that could cause serious water or flood damage. Nationwide‘s new smart home programme can help alert customers about these problems from wherever they are, before they become a nightmare. (more…)
February 20, 2020
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Dusseldorf-based Renesas Electronics Corporation reports that the ZMOD4410 gas sensor is at the heart of the Safera Sense smart cooking sensor. The sensor enables the Safera Sense to determine when airborne concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and CO2 in users’ kitchens are at unhealthy levels. (more…)
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Smart home products have drastically transformed the way in which people live. Essentially devices/appliances that can remotely be controlled over Wi-Fi by smartphones and tablets – they provide individuals with increased control and convenience when dealing with various aspects of a property such as temperature and lighting. (more…)
February 17, 2020
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TactoTek, a Finland-based company that develops, industrialises and licenses in-mould structural electronics (IMSE) technology for smart surface solutions, has closed €23 million in Series C equity financing. (more…)
February 6, 2020
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Irvine, California-based Global Telecom has received certification for its Cat 12/15 module on Sprint Curiosity IoT. This is said to be the first fully virtualised and distributed core network dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT). (more…)
February 3, 2020
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Electriq Power, a developer of intelligent and integrated home energy storage, management, and monitoring solutions, announced at the DISTRIBUTECH conference that it has signed an agreement for IoT solutions from Sierra Wireless, the IoT solutions provider that combines devices, network services, and software to unlock value in the connected economy. (more…)
January 30, 2020
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Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), announced its expansion into South Africa and a distribution agreement with IoTdc, a distributor of connected hardware and device-related applications for the IoT in that country. (more…)
January 15, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello