Blogs

Hyperconvergence and the Internet of Things: Part 1

Hyperconvergence is a relatively new marketing term, says Bob Emmerson. Unfortunately, it can come across as a hyped-up version of regular voice/data convergence, which became an overused term many moons ago.  (more…)

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November 27, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Matsui MFG., DOCOMO and DOCOMO ASIA to demonstrate mobile-connected IoT platform for plastic-molding manufacturing

Matsui MFG. Co., Ltd., NTT DOCOMO, INC. and NTT DOCOMO ASIA Pte. Ltd. announced that they will launch a proof-of-concept demonstration of an IoT platform for plastic-molding operations using a mold-temperature controller equipped with sensors and connected to a mobile communications network, (more…)

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November 24, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Arrow Electronics and Cypress team up to provide ubiquitous IoT connectivity

Global technology-solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Cypress Semiconductor Corp., a provider in wireless connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) have announced the Titanium board, a technology ecosystem designed to enable developers to create products using Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), cellular and LPWAN technologies, while taking advantage of Cypress’ low-power edge computing capabilities. (more…)

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November 23, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Huawei rotating CEO Ken Hu: Building intelligent networks and reshaping the world with mobile

The 8th Global Mobile Broadband Forum kicked off in London yesterday, gathering over 1,400 leaders from mobile telecom operators, vertical industries, standards organisations, and industrial alliances around the world. Ken Hu, the deputy chairman and rotating CEO at Huawei, (more…)

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November 20, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Gemalto and Huawei claim a ‘cost-effective’ narrowband solution for mass market IoT

To help device manufacturers meet a growing demand for long-lasting low-power NarrowBand (NB) IoT modules, Gemalto and Huawei – via its semiconductor arm, HiSilicon – are working together to develop the next generation of modules that combine an extra level of security and consume very low power. (more…)

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November 16, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Technology, solution, and services partners experience growth and opportunity as part of PTC’s partner program

PTC, announced that its partner program continues to show momentum, with more than half of partners experiencing double-digit growth in the last year. Over the past three years, the number of PTC partners has grown by 45%, today totalling approximately 1,150 companies worldwide. (more…)

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November 14, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Inmarsat and Pessl Instruments to deliver IoT solutions to the agriculture sector around the world

Inmarsat, the global mobile satellite communications provider, has agreed to enter into a strategic partnership with Pessl Instruments, a provider of advanced agriculture technology solutions, to become its sole connectivity and platforms provider. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Put to the test: Why vendors shouldn’t shy away from attack testing

IoT testing can be a complex process and as a result many vendors aren’t yet onboard with it. Concerns over their intellectual property, the level of commitment required and how to interpret and act upon the results deter many from embarking upon breakpoint testing. (more…)

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Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Gemalto launches ‘all-in-one’ IoT module with global LTE connectivity

Gemalto, a provider of digital security, is expanding Industrial IoT connectivity with a significant breakthrough in wireless engineering – the industry’s first IoT module to provide global connectivity on 12 LTE bands plus, 3G and 2G cellular coverage all from a single device. This greatly simplifies logistics and distribution and lowers the cost of global IoT deployments. (more…)

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November 13, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Why Linux containers matter for the Internet of Things

Linux containers have become a standard tool in cloud development and deployment workflows. The benefits are numerous, including portability across platforms, minimal overhead, and more control for developers over how their code runs. (more…)

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November 9, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde