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IoT: What, Where, When, Why and How?
A major industry trend in the telecom industry and beyond is IoT (The Internet of Things). It is generally agreed there is no shortage of potential on many different fronts. IoT brings the potential for businesses to be much more efficient due to the ability to analyse data that was previously locked within non-IoT enabled equipment. Guest blog by Jeff Gowan.
Why does Smart Metering need next‑gen cellular technology?
Not being the most obvious application for next-generation cellular technology, smart metering can be beneficial. Utility metres don’t need the high data speeds of up to 100Mbps that are designed for consumer mobile video streaming. The amounts of sent data are small, the speed of transmission is not critical and low power operation is desirable.
Can you vandalise an anti-vandal switch?
Writing blogs, especially on technical subjects, is a strange way to make a living. What is even stranger is when blogs start to write themselves. When I started researching and preparing for this blog, my intention was to discuss a new range of vandal resistant switches. With my interest in applications, materials and performance, I was fascinated to understand exactly what 'vandal resistance' actually means in the world of switches.
A tailored approach to High Net Worth marketing
New technologies such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing and virtual reality only just warming up, the pace is unlikely to let up. In this environment is it easy to become convinced that, when competing in a global marketplace, speed is the greatest of virtues. Indeed, in The Great Acceleration, author Robert Colvile argues that speed has become the defining feature of the modern economy, the driving force behind wealth creation in the ...
What is Personal Manufacturing?
There's a lot of buzz floating around these days about 'Personal Manufacturing'. I'll do my best to describe it, and what it can do for you. The short answer: personal manufacturing is building your PCB boards on your terms, not on the terms of some nameless, faceless factory. The longer answer is probably more useful. Duane Benson, Chief Technology Champion, Screaming Circuits, explains.
Partnerships help build next geneartion networks
As a member of Canada’s CENGN (Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks) consortium, Wind River will now be working with a set of talented individuals who are committed to keeping Canada’s place on the map as a technology and innovation power house. Guest blog by Ron Breault.
Security gets FASTR for automotive
The world we live in is a very connected world, with very few worthwhile things happening in isolation. This is especially true of automotive security and privacy. That’s why the Future of Automotive Security Technology Research (FASTR) consortium recently released a very formal and detailed manifesto, and with it, a call‑to‑action to the entire automotive supply chain.
Wind River’s presence at Aviation Electronics Europe
Last week was the Aviation Electronics Europe 2017 conference, in which Wind River attended. The conference, held in Munich for the third consecutive year, proved to be just as popular, which maybe down to a popular location due to its excellent transport links, Bavarian cuisine, and of course weissbier. Guest blog by Paul Parkinson.
Everybody’s fool... Spotting the April Fool's jokes
Steve Rogerson looks at some of the news that may have missed the front page. As April Fool’s Day fell on a Saturday this year, it was not hard to spot the joke press releases, and the car companies as usual were at their best with Honda’s in-car dating app and MG’s voice controlled emoji windscreens. And well done Waze for its satellite navigation app for, wait for it, Mars. However, I never did work out whether Fenix Group was...
Securing the E-Enabled Aircraft
As Aviation Electronics Europe has just finished in Munich, it continues to grow and this year was no exception, with some interesting keynotes from EASA and Airline for Europe, A4E. The UK standing out in Europe was noticeable as there was a strong presence. Guest blog by Alex Wilson.