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IoT – the Information of Everything

For the first time in history, we are witnessing a massive disruption and the phenomenal adoption of getting everything connected and talking to each other, writes Subramanian Hariharan, a senior director at Mindtree. (more…)

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June 1, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Safeguarding the connected car

The Internet of Things is one of the most interesting technological advancements we have today. And within this spectrum, the connected car is perhaps the most exciting and advanced ‘thing’ in that ecosystem, writes Mark Hughes, the chief executive of BT Security. Connected cars have a range of wildly clever features; from intelligent driver assistance and predictive systems that help bypass traffic jams, to sensors that help track driver behaviour and reduce emissions.  (more…)

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May 31, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Protect industrial and healthcare networks from IoT and M2M risks

When it comes to technological trends, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a very big thing indeed. Approximately 3.9 billion connected things were in use in 2014. Gartner expects this figure to rise to at least 25 billion by 2020. Connected devices are certainly changing the way our global economy and societies function, and they are dramatically changing the rules for IT security, writes Myles Bray, the vice president of EMEA sales at ForeScout Technologies. (more…)

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May 26, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Keep IoT security under close surveillance

The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has seen substantial momentum in the last two years. With Gartner predicting that 21 billion active devices will be in use by 2020, and massive growth in wearable, non-computing devices and business to business (B2B) IoT technology, the prospects for the sector are extremely healthy, writes Matt Walmsley, the EMEA director of Vectra Networks.
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May 25, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Six top tips for IoT success

From cars to kitchen appliances, warehouse management and agriculture to smarter cities, the pervasive opportunities presented by connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) to every imaginable industry are infinite. Even though we are still early in the adoption stages of IoT, there is widespread belief that we are teetering on the edge of an explosion that will make previous technology revolutions – such as the rise of social media – seem like small fry. If you think of the web browser as the first dimension of the internet and mobile the second, then IoT is the third, writes Matt Clarke, the chief technology officer at digital marketing, technology and commerce consultancy Amaze. (more…)

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May 23, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

The road to smart cities starts with data – Part Two

Johannes Petrowisch, a partner account manager at industrial automation software expert COPA-DATA, continues his discussion of the role of data collection and analysis in the smart cities of tomorrow in the second part of his blog. (more…)

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May 16, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

The road to smart cities starts with data – Part One

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…)

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May 13, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Smart cities: What can we learn from the past ?

According to reports published by ARUP the global Smart Cities Market is expected to grow to $1,134.84 billion by 2019. While this looks promising for all involved, writes David Rolfe, the Big Data Platform product manager at Openet, the challenges in supporting a connected city are a lot more complex than simply implementing the latest technology.  (more…)

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May 9, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

From stand-alone to IoT – a practical solution for the OEM – Part 2

In the second part of his blog, Dennis Poulsen, the general manager of Spirent’s IoT Connectivity Products, concludes his exploration of the IoT options for the OEM. The most immediate solution would be to buy SIM card reader components and build them into the product, which can then be sold as “Internet enabled”. The customer then buys the device, chooses a suitable mobile service provider and a suitable connection package, inserts the SIM card and configures and customizes the product themselves. (more…)

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May 5, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Johannes Petrowisch, COPA-DATA

Johannes Petrowisch is a partner account manager at industrial automation software company COPA-DATA.

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Posted by: George Malim