Blogs

Printing the IoT

Dr Janos Veres, who leads Parc’s Novel and Printed Electronics programme, looks at turning printing into a manufacturing technique for electronics to meet the needs for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. (more…)

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October 10, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Are smart homes actually safe?

In 2017, online retail giant Amazon revealed its plans to introduce a smart home system that allows couriers to unlock its customer’s doors and leave packages inside. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

QR payments hit pay dirt!

Scanning a QR code to make a payment is somewhat incongruous in countries like the United Kingdom, but it’s exploding elsewhere. This technology, originally developed in Japan, has captured the Chinese and Indian markets, and the rest of the world is starting to pay attention. (more…)

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October 9, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

F-Secure, Zyxel bringing secure Wi-Fi to connected homes

Cyber security provider F-Secure and broadband networking solutions provider Zyxel are teaming up to bring fast, secure Wi-Fi to homes all over the world. The two companies have signed an agreement to offer service providers (more…)

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October 5, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Space limitations are no constraint for Aaeon’s latest IoT gateway

Aaeon, a developer of IoT solutions, releases the UPC-GWS01, the x86-based industrial computer. Just 91mm x 67mm x 55.2mm in size, the system is highly versatile and boasts onboard storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a comprehensive I/O interface. (more…)

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October 4, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How IR sensor 2.0 will improve IoT technology

The next generation IR sensor 2.0 will be more flexible, much thinner and cheaper to manufacture than old sensors. This opens up for a big improvement and more areas of use within IoT. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Wi-SUN launches FAN Certification Program for large-scale, outdoor IoT networks

The Wi-SUN Alliance, a global ecosystem of member companies seeking to accelerate the implementation of open standards-based Field Area Networks (FAN) and the Internet of Things (IoT), (more…)

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October 3, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Estonia’s first 5G network to go live at TalTech University

TeliaEricsson and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have joined forces to launch Estonia’s first 5G network by the end of 2018. The pilot network will be operated on the campus of TalTech and companies and startups will be invited to help develop future services and new business models.

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October 2, 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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September 28, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

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

Posted by: Anasia D'mello