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The IoT and perimeter security: a hole in the wall? – Part One

The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing an increasingly large role in physical security, as perimeter-guarding devices such as CCTV and access management begin to take advantage of IP-based communications. Devices now have the power to share information faster than ever before and across a far wider physical area – but how secure are the security devices themselves? In a two-part series, Simon Gawne, director of integrated solutions and innovation at Tyco, investigates the need for security teams to consider not only the man outside the gate, but also the ghost in the machine, as hackers attempt to exploit vulnerable system backdoors. (more…)

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August 31, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Huawei joins ZigBee Alliance as a Promoter, takes seat on Board of Directors

The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of companies creating, maintaining and delivering open, global standards for the low-power wireless Internet of Things (IoT), reported that Shenzhen, China-based ICT solutions provider, Huawei has joined the ZigBee Alliance. (more…)

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August 30, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Wirepas and u-blox partner for scalable and easy-to-use industrial Internet of Things solutions

Wirepas and u-blox, a global provider in wireless and positioning modules and chips, have partnered to offer an advanced decentralised radio communications solution (comparable with advanced mesh technology) for demanding industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. (more…)

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August 29, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Improving business practices with the Location of Things

In his first blog post, John Duffy from Netclearance introduced the Location of Things (or LoT) concept and discussed how adding context to data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) in terms of location, can add real value to the IoT. (more…)

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August 25, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Slotting into the future city with smart intersections

Andrew Lee, the head of Market Intelligence and analysis at Octo Telematics examines worsening road congestion and the possibility of using wearable technology to integrate everyone using the roads to create a smooth traffic flow. (more…)

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August 24, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

How social media is changing ERP for the better

Social media and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are not two things you’d immediately group together, writes Andres Richter, the chief executive of Priority Software. (more…)

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August 23, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Iot at work – don’t fall foul of the hidden dangers

The Internet of Things is growing fast. According to analysis from ABI Research for Verizon, the number of IoT devices is expected to expand from 1.2 billion devices in 2015 to 5.4 billion connected devices worldwide by 2020. But this exponential growth also brings with it higher security risks, writes Mike Simmonds, the managing director of Axial Systems. (more…)

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August 22, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Purpose-built IoT network extended to Phoenix by Ingenu for smart energy and agriculture

Ingenu Inc.™, has announced the availability of its Machine Network™ in Phoenix.

With a coverage area of more than 1,850 square miles, the network provides Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity to the sixth largest city in the United States, serving a population of over 3.1 million. (more…)

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August 16, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

The brave new world of packaging

The IoT genie is out of the bottle. It’s not going back in, and its promising to deliver on consumer desire: 24 billion IoT devices by 2020, $6 trillion spent on IoT solutions over the next five years, generating an estimated $13 trillion by 2525 – a digital ecosystem encompassing businesses, consumers and government at a global level. The next Industrial Revolution is in the post, writes Paul Simonet, the European strategic director of Anthem. (more…)

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Posted by: George Malim

European home and commercial automation provider SOMFY joins ZigBee Alliance board of directors

SOMFY has joined the ZigBee Alliance at the Promoter level and accepted a seat on its Board of Directors. (more…)

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August 12, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil