Cast your mind back to the winter of 2014. The UK was at a complete standstill because of unexpected snow. Thousands of cars were left on the side of roads as the public was forced to trudge home in the freezing cold, the thought of being back in their home with the central heating on full blast the only thought encouraging them to keep on walking, writes Martin Woolley, the Bluetooth SIG technical programme manager. Alas! Nearly half way home they realised that they forgot to set the timer for the heating. If only they could set the timer remotely. (more…)
April 29, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are becoming two of the most overused industrial automation buzzwords today, writes Dave Sutton a product marketing manager at Schneider Electric. The explosion in domestic Internet of Things (IoT) applications, such as smartphones, wearables and even fridges is a key driver for this, but is there more to it than the surrounding hype? (more…)
February 10, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) will see multiple systems be linked in order to realise automation, data sharing and efficiency benefits, writes Phill Peston, a senior analyst at Beecham Research. (more…)
November 24, 2015
Posted by: George Malim
We have been working with the IMC – International M2M Council – on a large survey of adopter members which has just been published. The findings from this are revealing and help to confirm important trends going on in the M2M market that we have also measured elsewhere in other research activities and survey work. (more…)
July 2, 2015
Posted by: IoT global network
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Platform, has announced that the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry is standardising on its platform. From large producers and distributors to local grocery markets, Samsara helps F&B leaders improve operations with real-time insights and provide a best-in-class customer experience.
January 22, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured a lineup of global industrial leaders making their first appearance at a manufacturing exhibition in Morocco, signalling unprecedented international confidence in the kingdom’s emergence as a hub for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing across Africa.
January 19, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Wi-Fi Alliance released a new certification for client devices operating only in 20 MHz channels that want to take advantage of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 features. The new certification extends the benefits of Wi‑Fi 7 to a wider range of connected products in smart homes, industrial environments and healthcare settings. This new certification promotes Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the IoT market.
January 8, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Eagle Electronics has announced the acquisition of Wireless Mobility and rebrands as Eagle Wireless. The combined company will be the defining Western module vendor serving both the automotive and IoT markets at scale with equally strong US and international presences.
December 18, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
SkyMirr, a contributor in IoT/wireless innovation, has announced that its advanced 5G wireless router, Sky5G, has officially achieved certification for use on T-Mobile’s network. This step reinforces SkyMirr’s commitment to delivering high-performance wireless solutions that extend reliable broadband and IoT connectivity across diverse environments.
December 16, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Digi International, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, has announced SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, marking a step in the company’s ongoing commitment to security, reliability and transparency.
December 4, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber