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Understanding AoA and AoD: What do they mean for location?

Accurate location capabilities have become an important business enabler for many organisations across a variety of industries as they use Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to make processes more efficient, better understand employee and customer behaviour, and more effectively monitor and manage their key assets, says Fabio Belloni, chief customer officer and cofounder of Quuppa. (more…)

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September 13, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Zigbee Alliance adds another lab to its roster of accredited independent test service providers

The Zigbee Alliance, an organisation of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced that Dekra now provides Zigbee testing services from their laboratories in Málaga, Spain. (more…)

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Power in a connected world

According to Forrester research, over 85% of companies will be implementing or planning Internet of Things (IoT) deployments by the end of 2019. The fundamental goal of the IoT is to streamline processes and improve efficiency, and powering these devices is key. Here, J.D. DiGiacomandrea, applications manager at Ultralife Corporation, explains how Ultralife Thin Cell technology will help design engineers create the next generation of connected devices. (more…)

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IBM and Škoda Auto University collaborate on new digital skills for students

IBM announces that Škoda Auto University has signed an agreement of collaboration which will provide students from Škoda Auto University academic courses in new areas including artificial intelligence, Big Data and high performance computing across a broad range of Škoda Auto University study programmmes. (more…)

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September 12, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Dominik Müller named as new CEO of Swisscom Broadcast

The present head of Network, IT & Operations is to take over as CEO of Swisscom Broadcast following the retirement of Jean-Paul de Weck, who has been at the helm of Swisscom Broadcast for twelve years. Dominik Müller will commence his new role on 15 November 2019. (more…)

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Sierra Wireless appoints Lori O’Neill to board of directors

Sierra Wireless, the provider of fully integrated device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the appointment of Lori O’Neill, FCPA, FCA, CPA, ICD.D, to the company’s board of directors. Ms. O’Neill is an experienced independent corporate director, financial executive and advisor to growth-oriented companies. (more…)

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Mastercard and R3 partner to develop new blockchain-powered cross-border payments solution

Mastercard and R3, a blockchain software provider, have announced a strategic partnership to develop and pilot a new blockchain-enabled cross-border payments solution that will initially focus on connecting global faster payments infrastructures, schemes and banks supported by a clearing and settlement network operated by Mastercard. (more…)

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September 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

3G is dead – what next for product designers?

Whether you are imminently bringing out a new Internet of Things (IoT) product or have heard the rumours about 3G switch-off, it is a pivotal time in wireless networks. With 5G on the horizon and 2G beginning to close down, choosing the right technology to future-proof devices is a real challenge, says Dunstan Power, director at ByteSnap Design. (more…)

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Nokia, NTT Docomo and Omron bring 5G to the factory floor in Industry 4.0 trial

NokiaNTT Docomo, Inc. and Omron Corporation have agreed to conduct joint field trials using 5G at their plants and other production sites. As part of the trial, Nokia will provide the enabling 5G technology and Omron the factory automation equipment while NTT Docomo will run the 5G trial. (more…)

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September 10, 2019

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Fountech.ai partners with Bloktide, bringing AI and blockchain together

Artificial intelligence (AI) developer and thinktank Fountech.ai has announced its partnership with London-based blockchain consultancy firm Bloktide. (more…)

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