Blogs

Getting started: What is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things (or as it’s also known, IoT) isn’t new: tech companies have been discussing the idea for decades, and the first internet-connected toaster was unveiled at a conference in 1989. (more…)

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June 9, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Saverio Romeo promoted to Beecham chief research officer

Beecham Research has announced the appointment of Saverio Romeo as chief research officer to broaden and strengthen the company’s programme of international market research and analysis in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) market. (more…)

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June 8, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

How the Internet of Things can completely redefine your kitchen

IoT technology has proven itself to be a useful application in many fields, including education, entertainment, and even automobiles. Now, it’s becoming a cornerstone of the modern kitchen as well. Families can conveniently control cooking tools and kitchen appliances all from their smartphone, tablet, or other mobile devices. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

RealWear collaborates with HPE to create a head-mounted tablet for connected industrial workers

RealWear has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to incorporate the HPE MyRoom Visual Remote Guidance (VRG) solution into the RealWear HMT-1. This is claimed to be the first voice-driven, completely hands-free, head-mounted tablet for connected industrial workers. (more…)

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June 7, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Connected complexity could see rise in recalls

The WannaCry ransomware attack this week shocked the world, and the ripples will be felt for months to come. It demonstrates that cyber criminals are stepping up their campaigns and one sector increasingly at risk is autonomous vehicles. (more…)

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June 6, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Industrial IoT makes things Edgy

Some of the buzzwords gaining steam in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT (IIoT) world are “fog computing” or “edge computing.” My preference, says R. Scott Raynovich, founder and chief analyst of Futuriom, is for the term edge computing, because it accurately describes the IoT market, (more…)

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June 5, 2017

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

China’s ZTE 5G enables subsea VR video transmission and signs 5G and IoT partnership with Telenet

ZTE Corporation, an international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, is to unveil its remote control service for 5th Generation mobile virtual reality (5G VR) underwater vehicles at the 5G World Summit 2017, London. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Letting IoT bloom

Case Study: The benefits of a flower or plant are more than aesthetic; not only can plants reduce stress, but according to NASA, they also remove toxins to improve the quality of air. (more…)

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Guiding principles for IoT privacy and security issued by ACM public policy groups

The ACM US Public Policy Council (USACM) and the ACM Europe Council Policy Committee (EUACM) have released a Statement on IoT Privacy and Security addressing existing and expected privacy and security concerns in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. (more…)

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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

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil