Mobile is already at the heart of the IoT, writes Graham Trickey, the head of the Connected Living programme at the GSMA. Each new device we connect to our own network, be it a home appliance, smart watch or thermostat, can be controlled by a smartphone. Put simply, mobile is the hub for which all other consumer-based connected devices depend on. (more…)
October 14, 2015
Posted by: Graham Trickey
There is an embedded science-fictional meaning in the term “robotics”. It recalls Isaac Asimov and his three laws of robotics. Our imagination goes to Terminator, Robocop, and other Hollywoodian imaginative vision of the future of machines and humankind. (more…)
September 14, 2015
Posted by: Saverio Romeo
Connected cars, fleet management and smart cities drive IoT growth in Thailand (more…)
September 2, 2015
Posted by: George Malim
Event date: October 6-7, 2015
Berlin, Germany
Internet of Things World 2015 is the region’s largest IoT event with over 500 attendees, 100+ industry thought leaders and 50+ exhibitors. (more…)
August 6, 2015
Posted by: IoT global network
In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires estimated to cost more than $250 billion, Dryad Networks, a pioneer in ultra-early wildfire detection technology, has announced a demonstration of the world’s first fully functional drone prototype solution to autonomously detect, locate, monitor and eventually extinguish wildfires.
April 1, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Telenor IoT has announced the launch of an expanded, dedicated team focused on the automotive industry. Marie Högberg, with extensive automotive connectivity experience both within and outside Telenor, has been appointed the head of automotive and will take permanent responsibility for leading the new unit. This team will drive the development of advanced value propositions and industry-specific solutions, reinforcing Telenor’s commitment to supporting automotive customers worldwide.
March 24, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Targa Telematics, one of the global players in the field of IoT and the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility, has announced a partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to expand its range of data solutions for fleet operators. The integration will involve dynamic vehicle data from fleet vehicles of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, Seat and Cupra.
February 7, 2025
Posted by: Marion Webber
Globalstar has announced Peiker Holding Gmbh and Globalstar have entered a partnership to bring satellite-based emergency services and telematics capabilities to the automotive industry. (more…)
January 9, 2025
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
The transformation of the automotive industry accelerated in the first half of 2024 with the steady rise in production and sales of new energy vehicles. By the end of June, the cumulative production and sales of domestically produced new energy vehicles in China exceeded 30 million, with the market share of Chinese brand passenger cars surpassing 60%. Looking ahead to the second half of 2024, as reported by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), steady growth is anticipated throughout the year with continued implementation of favorable policies such as “old-for-new” and “promoting new energy vehicles in rural areas.” (more…)
September 18, 2024
Posted by: Magda Dabrowska
ENGIE Vianeo, the EV charging business of energy company ENGIE Group, announced on Tuesday a partnership with international communications enabler BICS to connect its charging stations to the Internet of Things (IoT). The solution will provide real-time data which allows for remote maintenance and enhanced decision-making. Partnering with BICS will deliver seamless connectivity, security and regulatory compliance to support ENGIE’s rapid European rollout plans.
As the EU aims to enhance the availability of EV stations, ENGIE Vianeo is upgrading its charger fleet by integrating real-time data for better analytics and more effective troubleshooting. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Europe – new electric car registrations reached nearly 3.2 million in 2023, increasing by almost 20% from 2022. However, this is driving demand for more accessible charging infrastructure.
Last year, the EU approved a new law to add more chargers across its member states, with specific targets for 2025 and 2030. This legislation put specific emphasis on installing stations across main highways. In response to this demand, ENGIE launched its charging business, ENGIE Vianeo, last year.
By utilising BICS’ IoT connectivity portal ‘SIM for Things’, ENGIE is upgrading its EV charging estate into a network of IoT devices to improve efficiency, reliability, and user convenience. The solution supports remote maintenance and troubleshooting, analytics on station activity, and enables remote software and firmware updates. These are determining rating criteria recognized by the users. Previous iterations of the technology have used a ‘black box’ fitted to the stations, these would collect data but have to be physically collected and processed, while this new solution means real-time, remote data collection from the highway to ENGIE Vianeo’s European supervisory centre.
The real-time data provided by the solution will also improve customer experience, described by ENGIE Vianeo as a ‘key element of the transition to a lower-emission mobility model.’ Users will be able to see live information, via their phone app, on nearby charger availability or the charging status of their vehicle. Answering such a need to guarantee the best charging experience leads to a significant increase in attendance.
“The appetite for electric cars is growing across Western Europe,” Clémence Fischer, managing director at ENGIE Vianeo, said in a media statement. “We aim to meet this demand by rapidly expanding our number of charging stations. In France alone, we aim to have 12,000 charge points by the end of 2025. In Belgium, we expect to double the current number of charging stations to exceed 5,000 charge points by the same date.”
Fischer added “Managing such a large, dispersed estate presents challenges, so alongside BICS, we’re investing in technology to give us complete visibility over our infrastructure. This will help us improve the prompt response of our services and keep stations maintained and running reliably, so they’re always ready and available when customers need them.”
Due to the typical locations of charging stations, in built-up metropolitan areas or remote highways, mobile connectivity (as opposed to fixed fibre) is a must. BICS is making this simple for ENGIE Vianeo, providing the internet connection, the SIM cards to connect the charging stations, and its SIM for Things platform for easy setup and maintenance. While the initial rollout for these ‘connected chargers’ will focus on Belgium, they will later expand across Western Europe, including France, Italy and Spain. Around 50,000 devices are expected to be deployed as part of the collaboration.
“IoT technology augments businesses by enabling real-time visibility across their operations, from the management of moving parts within factories to devices distributed across the globe,” says Mikael Schachne, CRO Enterprise at BICS. “Enabling EV vehicles to access charging stations anywhere is essential as we look to achieve a more efficient and carbon-neutral mobility infrastructure. We are very pleased to partner with ENGIE Vianeo to accelerate their rollout, reducing the complexity with ‘plug-and-play’ SIM connectivity to rapidly and easily connect smart chargers across Europe.”
July 10, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro