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The developer of the future

From Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, the pace of technology change is both exciting and daunting, especially for those tasked with enticing new talent to the industry. (more…)

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May 25, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Ayla Networks adds Google Cloud Platform (GCP) support to its IoT platform

Ayla Networks, whose Internet of Things (IoT) platform-as-a-service (PaaS) delivers industry-leading device virtualisation and management, announced that it will integrate its IoT platform device connectivity and management technologies to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), (more…)

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May 24, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

IoT device management revenues to climb to US$20.5bn by 2023, according to ABI Research

Device management services, which include device provisioning, software and firmware updates, and device monitoring, will generate revenues of US$20.5 billion (€17.20 billion) by 2023, says a US-based research house.

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May 11, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Sysdig integrates with new Google Cloud Security command centre to help enterprises optimise Kubernetes security

Sysdig, Inc. announced its partnership with Google Cloud to bring container runtime security capabilities to the Cloud Security Command Centre (Cloud SCC), a security and data risk platform helping enterprises to gather data, identify threats, and act on them before they result in business damage or loss. (more…)

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May 3, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Hubitat meets demand for reliable, non cloud-based home automation

Hubitat, Inc. has just unveiled the home automation platform designed to run 100% locally, greatly improving reliability compared to the cloud-dependent hubs currently on the market. The local approach to home automation also delivers faster device response and keeps personal data secure. (more…)

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April 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

devolo Home Control now works with Google Home: Voice control for the smart home

“Ok Google: Turn on the light!” Commands like this now work for devolo Home Control. After a quick set-up, Google Home users have a wide selection of smart home voice commands available, from controlling the lighting to arming an alarm system to adjusting radiator thermostats. (more…)

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April 27, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

OK, it’s ‘secure’ and ‘immersive’ but what will 5G actually do?

At MWC 18 in March you couldn’t move for proclamations of the benefits of 5G. It’s ‘seamless’, ‘inclusive’, ‘immersive’ and ‘secure’, to name a few. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

FIDO Alliance and W3C achieve major standards milestone in global effort towards simpler, stronger authentication on the web

The FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) have achieved a major standards milestone in the global effort to bring simpler yet stronger web authentication to users around the world. The W3C has advanced Web Authentication (WebAuthn), a collaborative effort based on Web API specifications submitted by FIDO to the W3C, to the Candidate Recommendation (CR) stage. (more…)

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April 11, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Mixed Reality apps to exceed 9bn by 2022, as industry aims to emulate Pokémon Go’s success, finds Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of MR (Mixed Reality) applications will reach 9 billion by 2022, rising from an estimated 3 billion in 2018, a growth rate of 212% over 4 years. MR applications display overlaid digital objects that co-exist with the physical world alongside the ability to interact in real time. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

New IDC smart home device tracker forecasts solid growth for connected devices in key smart home categories

International Data Corporation (IDC) published results from its newest Tracker research program covering the fast-growing market of Smart Home Devices. In this initial publication, the Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker focuses on market sizing and forecasting of IP-connected devices used in the home, (more…)

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April 3, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde