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Podcast: Building a Better Business Case for IoT

You’ve got the right technology for your IoT application, but do your customers expect free services? Listen as Nick Earle, Eseye CEO tells Jeremy Cowan and George Malim how to build the business case.
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June 2, 2020

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How to Make Any IoT System Secure

Today, increasing numbers of home appliances are controlled remotely. Thanks to the speedy growth of the Internet of Things, we can manage our speakers, thermostats, ovens, and even cars, from anywhere in the world. But sometimes, such networks lack security.

VPNs are effective tools that will safeguard any IoT system. Learn about the best solutions on Cooltechzone, which offers useful tips and tricks for ultimate protection. Implementation of a virtual private network allows companies to create a secure environment for the transfer of data between their data centers and the numerous devices.

How It Works

The tech infrastructure supporting the system is interconnected with IoT devices, which form a unified private network. The latter makes all communication between the two primary system elements secure. Today, when hacking is rampant and data leaks are making headlines, IoT security is not an issue to overlook.

Data traffic is encrypted and tunneled over the Internet, eventually reaching a server within the private network. This secure tunnel essentially extends the private network over a public one via a special link. VPN is what enhances public networks with private network connectivity.

Taking advantage of a reliable VPN, you will make all communications with the linked devices secure. For this purpose, you are provided with a special Access Server, which forms the basis of your private IOT network, now impenetrable to external attacks. Any attempts at eavesdropping on the transmitted data are successfully averted.

There’s More

And this is only one of the many benefits of VPN. These systems are indispensable for any company and individual today. Aside from IoT architecture providers, they protect their customers from data leaks and hacking. Shielding users from all kinds of malicious third-party interferences, VPNs make the world wide web a safe environment.

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November 18, 2019

Posted by: IoT global network

Smart dynamic LED street lights turn on in St. Gallen

The City of St. Gallen, Switzerland, has kicked-off a Smart Lighting project which is expected to save up to 65% of power thanks to the implementation of energy-efficient LED luminaires and an advanced remote control system. (more…)

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June 20, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Infineon launches new Development Centre for automotive electronics and artificial intelligence in Dresden

Infineon is setting up a new Development Centre at its Dresden location. The company is planning to create around 100 additional new jobs in the first phase. The new Development Centre is expected to employ a total of around 250 people in the medium term. (more…)

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May 14, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Communications advancement marches forward

FirstNet the future of critical communications is riding on this network. Traditionally first responders are LMR (Land Mobile Radio) users, however it’s clear the transition to LTE cellular is on the horizon. (more…)

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April 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Four big challenges for the industrial Internet of Things

A quest to become a smarter world where all systems with local processing and sensors are connected to share information is gaining momentum. Connecting these systems with each and other and users helps businesses make informed decisions.  (more…)

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April 24, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Energy industry looks to the IoT to cut waste and drive down emissions, research finds

Energy businesses are increasingly looking to leverage Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to manage and minimise the impact of their operations on the environment. This is a key finding from an independent study commissioned by global mobile satellite company Inmarsat, (more…)

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March 6, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Cradlepoint brings SD-WAN benefits to LTE mobile networks for first responders, transit operators and other fleet-based organisations

Cradlepoint, the global provider of cloud-delivered 4G LTE network solutions that provide a pathway to 5G, announced a solution package for its NetCloud service that includes the new IBR1700 mobile router.

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February 15, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Dublin Docklands Declaration on smart districts made at gathering of CTOs from over 20 cities

Convened by the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard, the Smart City Innovation Accelerator gathered one of the largest groups of city CTOs in Dublin’s Smart Docklands District. The focus was on the development of ‘Smart Districts’ using Dublin’s Docklands as an exemplar and a model for innovation. (more…)

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February 14, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Growth, investment and relocation to Wales accelerated by new IoT programme

Internet of Things (IoT) start-ups across the UK can apply for an accelerator programme based in Wales, launched to provide promising businesses with the financial investment, invaluable knowledge and extensive network needed to accelerate growth. (more…)

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November 29, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde