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The IoT and perimeter security: a hole in the wall? – Part Two

In the first part of this two-part series, Tyco’s Simon Gawne examined the technical obstacles to a cyber-secure IoT-based security network. Here, he outlines the cultural changes which organisations must go through if they are to ensure that every entry point is effectively guarded. (more…)

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September 1, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

The IoT and perimeter security: a hole in the wall? – Part One

The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing an increasingly large role in physical security, as perimeter-guarding devices such as CCTV and access management begin to take advantage of IP-based communications. Devices now have the power to share information faster than ever before and across a far wider physical area – but how secure are the security devices themselves? In a two-part series, Simon Gawne, director of integrated solutions and innovation at Tyco, investigates the need for security teams to consider not only the man outside the gate, but also the ghost in the machine, as hackers attempt to exploit vulnerable system backdoors. (more…)

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August 31, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Huawei joins ZigBee Alliance as a Promoter, takes seat on Board of Directors

The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of companies creating, maintaining and delivering open, global standards for the low-power wireless Internet of Things (IoT), reported that Shenzhen, China-based ICT solutions provider, Huawei has joined the ZigBee Alliance. (more…)

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August 30, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Wirepas and u-blox partner for scalable and easy-to-use industrial Internet of Things solutions

Wirepas and u-blox, a global provider in wireless and positioning modules and chips, have partnered to offer an advanced decentralised radio communications solution (comparable with advanced mesh technology) for demanding industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. (more…)

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August 29, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

North America’s first LTE Cat M1 modules launched by Telit

Four new LTE Cat M1 modules are to be launched for the U.S. and one LTE Cat NB1 for Europe at CTIA Super Mobility 2016, according to Telit. (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

How homeowners can protect themselves from IoT threats – Part Two

Ralph Goodman, a professional writer and the resident expert on locks and security at the Lock Blog continues his article on how homeowners can protect themselves from the threats posed by IoT. (more…)

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August 26, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Teradata Aster Analytics speeds time to value to benefit users of big data on Hadoop and AWS

Analytics solutions company, Teradata Corp., has announced new deployment options for Teradata Aster Analytics: Teradata Aster Analytics on Hadoop and Teradata Aster Analytics on Amazon Web Services (AWS). (more…)

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Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Improving business practices with the Location of Things

In his first blog post, John Duffy from Netclearance introduced the Location of Things (or LoT) concept and discussed how adding context to data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) in terms of location, can add real value to the IoT. (more…)

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August 25, 2016

Posted by: George Malim

Scottish start-up brings farming to the table with IoT technology

A Scottish start-up is bidding to educate children about biology, tackle childhood obesity and bring nature back to the home through the design of an Internet of Things (IoT), Tamagotchi-style toy for plants. (more…)

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August 24, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil

Telit and Tech Mahindra collaborate on enabling end-to-end IoT solutions

Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced its multi-faceted collaboration with Tech Mahindra on developing complete solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). (more…)

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August 22, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil