IoT

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Manufacturers understand the importance of leveraging technologies to stay ahead in the market. Whether referred to as Industry 4.0 (I4.0), smart manufacturing, or the 4^th industrial revolution, data is the biggest asset, says Francisco Almada Lobo, chief executive officer and co-founder at Critical Manufacturing.

Ordr, a provider in security for enterprise IoT and connected devices, has been selected by the UK’s  University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM Trust) to provide a new cyber security solution that will improve patient safety.

While many businesses have invested in securing their data centres to ensure their protection from outside intruders, hacks and ransomware incidents, the vast majority have failed to shore up interconnected access points from edge devices, leaving them susceptible to attack.

PaperCut, an innovative print management software provider that allows users to track, control, and enable more thoughtful printing, has announced the public launch of its cloud-native print management solution, PaperCut Hive.

The week started with some sensible guidance on cyber security. By Wednesday the theory became a nightmare reality for one of the Internet of Things (IoT) majors, Vancouver-based Sierra Wireless as it was halted by an all-out ransomware attack.

Unplanned downtime is a million-dollar problem. Unexpected stops during production or operations can cost organisations on average $2 million (€1.70 million) a time, and 82% of companies experience at least one unplanned outage every three years (according to Aberdeen research).

Telefonica Tech, Fibocom Wireless Inc., and aitos.io, have signed a collaboration partnership to create joint solutions combining IoT and Blockchain technologies. Telefonica Tech is the unit that encompasses the digital businesses of Cloud, Cybersecurity and IoT, Big Data & Blockchain. Fibocom Wireless Inc. is a global supplier of wireless communication modules and solutions in the sector of IoT, and aitos.io, is a technology start-up focusing on integrated innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain.

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.

A pilot project which will see 5G technology used in a operational automotive environment in the UK, has been unveiled.

Baidu and China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at driving the intelligent transformation of the energy industry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Cognizant has completed the previously announced acquisition of Magenic Technologies, a privately-held custom software development services company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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.

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.