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Securing the IoT from the network layer to the application layer

Security in the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a critical requirement, with recent legislation mandating ‘reasonable security features.’ It is very clear that the cost of implementing security within the IoT is necessary, and far outweighs the cost of not doing so. (more…)

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February 10, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Why do IoT projects fail?

There was a time when the fact that large IT projects went way over budget and were delivered well past the delivery date wasn’t particularly unusual; it was almost par for the course. So why should the Internet of Things (IoT), which encompasses computing and communications technologies be any different, asks freelance technology writer, Bob Emmerson? (more…)

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February 5, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How is the Internet of Things making our offices more productive?

When most of us are spending approximately 10 hours at work, every day, offices ought to be our second homes. Irrespective of what organisation you work for, every office is getting smart so that the second home feels equally comfortable and secure, says Yash Mehta, an IoT and Big Data Science specialist. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Senet and Digital Matter partner to deliver LoRaWAN asset tracking and management solutions

Senet, Inc., has announced a partnership with Digital Matter, a developer of battery-powered tracking devices and telematics software for asset and fleet management applications. Senet is a provider of cloud-based software and services platforms to enable global connectivity and the on-demand network build-out for the Internet of Things (IoT). (more…)

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February 3, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Enhanced mass notification portfolio links comms systems, event triggers and people to stay safe and connected

Mitel, a global provider of business communications, is preparing organisations to better respond to emergency situations requiring real-time, effective communications with citizens, students, staff and dispersed teams. (more…)

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January 29, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Innovators invited to participate in Smart Community Challenge by Itron

Itron, Inc. is calling for hardware and software vendors to submit their products and solutions to the Itron Smart Community Challenge. Itron aims to innovate the way utilities and cities manage energy and water. (more…)

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January 28, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT hackers will be welcomed with a warm deception: It’s crazy simple!

At the time of writing, Iran threatens to be thoroughly hacked off with us. Are we really on the brink of World War Three, asks freelance technology writer, Nick Booth? Remember the new combat will feature cyber conflict – it’ll be WW IoT. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Esri partners with OSI to provide advanced GIS capabilities and real-time monitoring to utilities

Esri, the global provider of location intelligence, announced it has entered into a partnership with Open Systems International, Inc. (OSI). Their joint customers in the electric, gas, and water utility industries will now be able to leverage both Esri’s ArcGIS Utility Network Management as part of their geographic information system (GIS) and OSI’s monarch operational technology (OT) platform. (more…)

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January 27, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

HFS ranks Accenture the topmost service provider for Industry 4.0 and IoT

Accenture was ranked topmost in two recent reports by industry analyst firm HFS Research. The first report covers services providers for Industry 4.0; the second assesses service providers for the Internet of Things (IoT). (more…)

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January 24, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

MachNation software for IoT platform performance testing also verifies vendors’ scalability claims

MachNation, a testing and benchmarking firm for IoT platforms, has launched MIT-E Performance (MIT-E Pf). (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello