Beecham Research publishes new IoT in Retail sector chart

Beecham Research has been working with specialist IoT event organiser Vinelake to create a new series of IoT events organised specifically around business users (see outline of events at this link). The aim of these, explains Robin Duke-Woolley, the chief executive of Beecham Research, is to be user centric and to explore the opportunities that M2M and IoT have for business users by assessing the business benefits they can gain from introducing connected device solutions. (more…)

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February 10, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

CES 2016 – where are we heading?

In the first week of January, while many were still recovering from their Christmas break, the tech of tomorrow was at full blast in new inventions at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Beecham Research’s Olena Kaplan and Matthew Duke-Woolley report. (more…)

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January 20, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Jedi-OT knights and the SIMless wonders

Long ago, in a cellular galaxy not too far away this ubiquitous device was specified by ETSI and in 1991 the first batch were produced by G&D. It provides secure, authenticated access for billions of people globally to cellular networks. It is of course the dear old SIM card. This invention has been an enabler for the growth of mobile telephony but has it done the same for M2M? And will it do so for the IoT in the future, asks David Parker, the senior analyst with Beecham Research. (more…)

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January 12, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

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Internet of Things gives new dynamism to digital health

There is a new vigour in the digital health space write Dr Therese Cory, a senior analyst and Saverio Romeo, a principal analyst with Beecham Research. (more…)

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December 15, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

1776 Challenge Cup goes to Ukraine in search of the next great idea

Just over a week ago, I had the opportunity to attend the first ever 1776 Challenge Cup in Ukraine, writes Olena Kaplan, a senior analyst with Beecham Research. (more…)

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December 1, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Phill Pexton, senior analyst, Beecham Research

Phill Pexton’s research covers the broad topic of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Specifically, his current remit allows him to delve deeper into IoT security, service enablement platforms and the industrial internet, with a focus on the monetisation and new business opportunities as well as underlying technologies.

Prior areas of research have included network infrastructure, data centers and unified communications. Phill holds an MSc in International Economics and Public Policy from Cardiff University and a BSc in Accounting and Finance.

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November 24, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Does Unified Communications have a role to play in the Internet of Things?

The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) will see multiple systems be linked in order to realise automation, data sharing and efficiency benefits, writes Phill Peston, a senior analyst at Beecham Research. (more…)

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Posted by: George Malim

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Beecham Research calls for more support for IoT policy makers and adopters

Beecham Research met with a delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam last week as part of a drive to support the development of IoT technology policies at national and international levels. (more…)

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November 13, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Robin Duke-Woolley

Towards better IoT market forecasting

Every new technology that receives a lot of attention ends up being subjected to exaggerated claims of its growth potential. Such is the case for Internet of Things, or IoT. Beecham Research’s press release last week on this has been well-received among some of the more established market players. It is felt that a correction in market expectations for IoT is needed – a return to reality. (more…)

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November 9, 2015

Posted by: IoT global network

OMG – What’s that and what does it have to do with IoT?

The Object Management Group (OMG) is a non-profit technology standards organisation. Located just inside what was once called America’s Technology Highway – Route 128, which traverses the greater Boston, MA, metropolitan area, OMG was founded in 1989 by eleven companies that included tech heavyweights of the day. (more…)

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October 13, 2015

Posted by: Bill Ingle