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Smart cities, towns and villages built on data-driven insight are key to a better citizen experience

More and more of our population is migrating to cities. By 2050, almost 70% of us will live in cities, attracted by the prospects for employment, the cultural diversity and the extensive facilities. By 2030, forecasters predict that there will be 41 mega cities with over 10 million inhabitants. (more…)

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July 4, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Intelligent consumable and tool dispensers for e-commerce and Industry 4.0

The makers of the smart automatic vending machine claim to have everything under control so  that valuable tools or equipment are securely stored in separate drawer partitions. The electro-mechanically locked metal covers allow access only to the authorised persons identified by an ID card or a PIN code. (more…)

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July 3, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Progress acquires Kinvey, the provider of Backend-as-a-Service technology for $49 million in cash

Progress, announced it has acquired Kinvey, a privately-held company based in Boston and provider of Backend as a Service (BaaS) technology. Progress acquired Kinvey for a purchase price of $49 million in cash. (more…)

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June 29, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Cloudy with a patch of fog – the retail response to IoT

The rapid rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is causing a shift in many industries – no more so than the retail industry where it is fast shaping the way businesses and customers interact. (more…)

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June 27, 2017

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Itron finalises Comverge acquisition to expand grid and customer experience solutions

Itron, Inc., a technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of privately held Comverge by purchasing its parent company, Peak Holding Corp., for approximately $100 million. (more…)

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June 8, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Smart farming and food production must accelerate rapidly to keep pace with population growth

Internet of Things (IoT) analyst firm Beecham Research has launched a new report highlighting the importance of harnessing new technologies to address the vital need for sustainable food production to support the current rate of population growth. (more…)

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June 2, 2017

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Exchange IoT marketplace for digital ecosystems designed to optimise connected product development

Exosite LLC, a platform provider in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, has announced Exchange, a curated library of reusable IoT elements, including industry-proven services, products and content, that enables industrial manufacturers to rapidly solve common IoT challenges. (more…)

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June 1, 2017

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The enterprise manager’s checklist to getting to grips with DDoS attacks and the Botnet army

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks jumped into the mainstream consciousness last year after several high-profile cases – one of the largest and most widely reported being the Dyn takedown in October 2016. (more…)

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May 25, 2017

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The bustling growth of IoT-connected smart cities

Technology is growing beyond our palm-held smartphones. It is now sizing up to empower cities and nations to become true global powers. (more…)

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May 19, 2017

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Which UK industries will benefit the most from artificial intelligence in 2017?

Inc Magazine recently reported 2017 as the “year of artificial intelligence” – the catalyst year that stands to kick-start it all. (more…)

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May 16, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil