Everyone is talking about the Internet of Things. Connected devices are gaining momentum in homes, businesses and public service infrastructure. These devices are not only creating new possibilities for how we work and communicate but fundamentally transforming every aspect of life, from automated drug administration devices to traffic lights and air sensors in buildings, writes Paul German, the vice president EMEA of Certes Networks. (more…)
May 27, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
The largest ant colonies in the world contain over 300 million individuals and cover areas that are several kilometres wide. Ants mostly rely on tactile and chemical means of communication to keep these huge systems in order. Luckily, as humans, we have additional tools at our disposal to make our homes and cities more efficient, more organised and, to put it simply, better places to live in. (more…)
May 13, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
IIoT is already having a significant impact on industrial performance in two primary areas: asset performance management and operator efficiency, writes Dave Sutton, a product marketing manager at Schneider Electric, in the second part of his blog on Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things. (more…)
February 12, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
The evolution of smart, connected and autonomous products is reshaping the manufacturing industry and its ecosystem. The convergence of operational technology and information technology is opening a completely new axis, and a large one at that, for creating path breaking innovations and opportunities in the manufacturing ecosystem. (more…)
October 29, 2015
Posted by: Sudip Singh
Make UK and Make UK Defence will, for the first time, host a joint pavilion at Advanced Engineering 2026, bringing together two of the UK’s most influential industrial advocates in a single, visible platform.
June 26, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specialising in next-generation short-range wireless communications, has announced its membership in the FiRa Consortium. As an associate member, SPARK will align with vendors in the ultra-wideband (UWB) technology community to cultivate interoperability in wireless ranging and positioning.
June 9, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Telit Cinterion, a global Internet of Things (IoT) enabler, has announced a partnership with New Frontier Communications, a Denver-based technology and communications consultancy. This partnership broadens the reach of resilient, enterprise-grade cellular connectivity solutions across the U.S.
May 12, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Telenor IoT has announced that Axentia, a provider of battery and solar-powered display systems for public transport, has become the first customer to receive and commercially deploy a standardised SGP.32 solution from Telenor IoT, including both SIM cards and remote SIM provisioning capabilities, marking an important step in next-generation IoT connectivity.
May 5, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
Identiv, a global contributor in RFID- and BLE-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced the expansion of its ID-Safe product family, a portfolio of advanced HF and NFC tags designed to support product authentication, tamper detection and secure traceability across pharmaceutical, healthcare, retail, food and beverage, electronics and smart packaging applications.
April 21, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber
NextPlat, a global consumer products and services company providing healthcare and technology solutions through e-commerce and retail channels worldwide, has announced that its Global Telesat Communications Ltd (GTC) subsidiary continues to see strong demand for satellite-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) hardware from providers including Globalstar and Iridium, receiving new orders valued at approximately $400,000 in support of an existing military end-user in Eastern Europe and a new customer in Asia.
April 16, 2026
Posted by: Marion Webber