The Internet of Things (IoT) has the power to not only cause a digital revolution, but a fundamental shift in the way businesses and enterprises operate across the world.
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North and Nokia in 5G pilot automating last mile logistics with 40-tonne HGVs
A pilot project which will see 5G technology used in a operational automotive environment in the UK, has been unveiled.
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Baidu and China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at driving the intelligent transformation of the energy industry.
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IoT allows us to streamline workflows, optimise resources, and deliver better customer service. The rollout of 5G and the impact on download speeds and scalability has driven even greater demand for IoT solutions for consumers, businesses, and the government, says Toby Bargar, the senior tax consultant at Avalara.
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Transforma Insights published a White Paper, written in collaboration with network operator Telia, which finds that companies could save US$117 billion (€96.57 billion)by using a ‘Hyperscale IoT Connectivity’ solution. This equates to 28% of IoT connectivity costs.
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TELUS’ strategic investment arm, TELUS Ventures, is investing $26.3 million CAD (€17.35 million) in Eseye, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions.
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Whether you are dealing with a manufacturing plant or a smart city, the architecture of a distributed Internet of Things (IoT) system depends on several design considerations. So says Ingo Freise, software architect at Deutsche Telekom.
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While organisations have talked of the benefits of digital transformation for some time, the pandemic has forced many to pull the trigger on those plans. The crisis accelerated the adoption of digital technologies, says Eric Newcomer, CTO, WSO2.
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It’s not common knowledge that port cities often suffer from worse air quality than their inland counterparts. Residents in idyllic beach resorts and maritime trade hubs are choking on air pollution caused by a combination of large ships and high volumes of traffic on the one hand, and certain weather effects that cause toxic particles to linger in higher concentrations.
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It’s been a big year for all of us. Now it’s time to look forward, says Roy Aston, chief information officer at Paysafe, to how evolving tech including distributed cloud, automation and Artificial intelligence (AI) will help bolster consumer confidence, create great experiences and combat fraud now and beyond the pandemic.
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IOTech is bringing a range of computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to the Internet of Things (IoT) edge market with the delivery of its latest Edge Xpert edge software platform.
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WeMaintain, a provider in the lift market, has acquired French property technology start-up Shokly. The latter’s solution has, says WeMaintain, “revolutionised fire alarm maintenance and management, to increase its presence in the smart buildings sector”.
Continue reading “WeMaintain buys property tech start-up Shokly, takes steps to smart building”IoT-CaaS offers all connectivity types to overcome lack of IoT standards
An IoT-dedicated portfolio under a new brand, IoT- CaaS (IoT Connectivity as a Service) has been launched by Comms365. The company specialises in 5G-ready Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions.
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The fourth industrial revolution is underway. What is it? How do we know it’s happening? What will it mean? And how do we prepare for it?
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In order to navigate the troubled waters of 2020, many companies were forced to invest in remote working technology, cloud adoption and the provision of online services.
Continue reading “Five ways businesses can prep for growth amid the caution of 2021”Cloud climbs priority list for FTSE 350, says Accenture
New analysis from Accenture in London indicates that technology and digital transformation (DX) continue to grow in importance among organisations on the FTSE 350 index.
Continue reading “Cloud climbs priority list for FTSE 350, says Accenture”Cognizant completes acquisition of Magenic Technologies
Cognizant has completed the previously announced acquisition of Magenic Technologies, a privately-held custom software development services company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Enterprises around the world are being confronted by a basic law of physics — distance neutralises speed, causing latency or a delay between an action and an application’s response.
Continue reading “Global business leaders say latency is higher priority than speed”Data from IoT devices will breed next Uber or Netflix, says Eseye
What organisations can do with data is set to dramatically shift in 2021 and beyond, according to Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity provider Eseye, as more IoT devices are deployed and the data they generate dwarfs that collected through traditional online channels.
Continue reading “Data from IoT devices will breed next Uber or Netflix, says Eseye”Why 5G matters in a world of IoT, VR, AR, AI and Edge
When 4G launched, it offered some significant performance improvements over 3G. But with 5G, says Guy Matthews, editor of NetReporter, something far more profound is going on. The doors of possibility have been blown off their hinges. So what lies beyond?
Continue reading “Why 5G matters in a world of IoT, VR, AR, AI and Edge”BICS and Kurgan agree his departure, Gatta named new CEO and Burton to lead TeleSign
The board of directors of BICS (Belgacom International Carrier Services) and CEO, Daniel Kurgan have come to the mutual conclusion to end their collaboration. The board of directors has approved the appointment of Matteo Gatta as new CEO of the company.
Continue reading “BICS and Kurgan agree his departure, Gatta named new CEO and Burton to lead TeleSign”Loon is popped by sharp truths: Balloons won’t be ‘Connecting people everywhere’
(A Week in Digital Transformation) – When the news came on Friday that Loon’s journey is coming to an end it was a disappointment if, like me, you’re an admirer of flights of scientific and engineering ambition that combine business opportunity and social benefit. To be fair though, the news did not come as a shock, says editorial director, Jeremy Cowan.
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The new state of work will be incredibly different from office life prior to the coronavirus pandemic. But while addressing the needs of supporting employees throughout the ongoing remote work period, it’s equally important for organisations to think about their long-term strategies to help their business and people thrive.
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Technology evolution and the growth of LPWA (low power wide area) services necessitates a different approach to forecasting Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. This is demonstrated by Transforma Insights’ analysis in its new Hyperconnectivity forecasts.
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Where should you invest in IoT? It’s easy to say just throw money at your weakest areas or go and spend money without knowing about the payback. If we want to be a good steward of our resources, we need to be smart with our resources and specifically your money! Baseline, where are you, asks Joseph Zulick of MRO Electric and Supply?
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the expansion of its RZ/G2 general-purpose 64-bit microprocessors (MPUs), delivering improved AI processing for a wide range of applications.
Continue reading “General purpose MPU group launched by Renesas for improved AI processing”Tuya Smart and Gartner Release the “2021 Global AIoT Developers Ecosystem White Paper”
(Sponsored News) – On December 29, 2020, Tuya Smart and Gartner jointly released the “2021 Global AIoT Developer Ecosystem White Paper” with the witness and presence of Eva Na, CMO of Tuya Smart and Guo Lei, China Vice President of Gartner.
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