IoTNews

IBM to acquire WDG Automation to advance AI-infused automation capabilities

IBM today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Brazilian software provider of robotic process automation (RPA) WDG Solucoes Em Sistemas E Automacao De Processos LTDA (referred to as “WDG Automation” throughout). The acquisition further advances IBM’s comprehensive AI-infused automation capabilities, spanning business processes to IT operations. Financial terms were not disclosed. (more…)

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July 10, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Laird’s BL653 modules support long-range BLE applications in harsh environments

New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor, Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the BL653 Series of modules from Laird Connectivity. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Nestwave names Popper as CEO to lead next phase of IoT growth

Nestwave, a provider of geolocation IP and cloud services for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, announced today that Ambroise Popper has been named chief executive officer (CEO).  (more…)

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July 9, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT cyber security demand to boost embedded hardware sales

In the ongoing push for more secure IoT devices and applications, the hardware choices for embedded security are growing dynamically. (more…)

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July 7, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Cyber researchers accurately locate malicious drone users

Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have learned how to pinpoint the location of a drone operator who may be operating maliciously or harmfully near airports or protected airspace. They do so by analysing the flight path of the drone. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

5G ‘continues progress’ despite COVID-19

5G progress in connections and deployments continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn. So says, 5G Americas, the wireless industry trade association and voice of 5G and LTE for the Americas. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Widespread adoption of EVs is being held back by a poor charging service

If you ask anyone buying a new car what is holding them back from choosing an electric vehicle (EV), the chances are they will either cite concerns about range or a lack of charging infrastructure. (more…)

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July 6, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Edge network appliance from Advantech designed ready for 5G and Wi-Fi 6

Advantech, a global specialist in IoT, has launched its FWA-1112VC network appliance which introduces a series of features to its range of entry and mid-level white boxes for software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) and universal Customer Premises Equipment (uCPE). (more…)

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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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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

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Valid provides its secure eSIM Operating System to Infineon’s new OPTIGA™ Connect IoT solution

(IoTNewsNet.com – Sponsored News) Madrid, Spain – July 02, 2020 – Valid, the leading provider of technology solutions for the mobile, identity, data and payments industries, designed the eSIM Operating System (OS), trademarked as mioSIMTM eSIM (embedded SIM) M2M, to help securely provision, identify, manage and connect devices to cellular networks.

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July 3, 2020

Posted by: Jeremy Cowan