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IoT data management issues are worrying UK consumer tech vendors

New research findings suggest that 78% of UK consumer technology and hardware vendors expect the Internet of Things (IoT) to have a significant impact on their ability to gather customer insight data across the supply chain. (more…)

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August 11, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Why IoT for the home needs to take the Industrial approach

Recently, there was an article in The Economist, which discussed the state of the connected home and the challenges with its adoption into mainstream markets. The article noted that 72% of consumers are unlikely to introduce smart home technology in the next two to five years. This is a very significant number and one that can’t, and shouldn’t, be ignored by Internet of Things (IoT) enabling businesses, writes Sanil Pillai, a director of Infostretch Labs. (more…)

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Posted by: George Malim

More haste, less speed – minimise the risks of IoT security

From smart thermostats to fitness trackers the race is on for companies to put out the next big connected product. However, during this foundation stage it’s essential that the companies developing or selling IoT technologies don’t take shortcuts when it comes to security protocol and ensure that the products they are selling do not pose any risk to the user’s security, writes Thomas Fischer, the principal threat researcher at Digital Guardian. (more…)

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August 10, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Connected horses – the future of equine training

As is the case with so many industries in the current climate, digital is taking over. The demand for real-time information, sourced quickly, easily and where necessary reported in a way that allows for instantaneous analysis is changing the world, and not just in business but also sport. (more…)

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August 9, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

u-blox sponsors a GNSS Summer School in Tokyo

u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, was one of the main sponsors of the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Summer School held at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT) on August 1-6. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

From frivolous to fundamental – the evolution of IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) could have profound implications on our everyday lives – including our everyday safety – but there needs to be much greater collaboration between vendors, partners and customers to make it a reality, writes Dermot O’Connell, the executive director and general manager for OEM Solutions at Dell EMEA. (more…)

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August 5, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Are ex-hackers the way to keep IoT secure? – Part One

Hacker is a dirty word. It conjures up images of someone locked in a dark basement coding into the night and unleashing digital horrors on the unsuspecting, writes Adrian Crawley, the regional director for Northern EMEA at Radware. (more…)

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August 3, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Verizon spends $2.4bn on Fleetmatics to boost role in mobile workforce solutions

Verizon Communications Inc. and Fleetmatics Group PLC have entered an agreement under which Verizon will acquire Fleetmatics, a global provider of fleet and mobile workforce management solutions. (more…)

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August 2, 2016

Posted by: Jeremy Cowan

Location of Things: The real value behind IoT

The wow factor has played a major role in the public’s perception of the Internet of Things or IoT, writes Jonathan Duffy, the EMEA managing director of Netclearance. There’s something about the idea of a world made up of objects all linked together that resonates with people, so it is understandable that there is currently a lot of hype surrounding it. (more…)

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July 28, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

The Internet of Healthcare

Event date: September 21-22, 2016
London, UK

Hear test bed experiences, learn from International advanced IoT case studies and talk to patients at Internet of Healthcare this September.

The Internet of Healthcare explores the real-life and transformative possibilities of IoT through early adopter case studies and expert-led discussion. From innovation strategy to data analytics and data ethics, the conference will allow you to get to grips with the implications of IoT and how to turn the promise into reality. By focusing on the key challenges, take away this knowledge and apply it to your own specific situations. (more…)

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Posted by: IoT global network