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IoT Newsletter Roundup
Industry Insights
2nd May 2024
What will the NIS2 Directive mean for smaller organisations
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First established in July 2016, The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS), encompassed two groups— the operators of essential services; and relevant digital service providers. The aim of the directive was to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and, while somewhat effective, it was seen to have limitations. Not least the narrow scope of organisations covered.  This was…
IoT Insights
2nd May 2024
Managing a busy multi-point wireless network
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Wireless telemetry systems are a crucial tool for effective data monitoring in industries such as aerospace, agriculture, construction, engineering, marine, mining, petrochemical and utilities. While classic master-slave systems, typically used when sending data from a single point to a top end system like SCADA, are relatively straightforward to install, multi-point wireless networks can be much…
IoT Insights
2nd May 2024
IoT’s role in driving a sustainable future
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Climate change is a global issue, putting organisations under increasing pressure to become more sustainable and reduce waste. There is always a delicate balance that needs to be struck between decreasing the businesses’ impact on the environment while also keeping an acceptable level of growth and output, which can be a complex puzzle for decision-makers…
IoT Insights
2nd May 2024
Why the FCC misses the mark on IoT security
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Last month, merely days after the EU passed the landmark Cyber Resilience Act, the Biden Administration proudly announced its own achievement: a cybersecurity labelling programme for connected products. However, one need only read as far as the third word of the press release — “voluntary” — to understand that the programme lacks any real enforcement…
Products
2nd May 2024
Interpro now offers GE&EL Regenerative Load & Grid Simulator
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Intepro Systems, a supplier of test and measurement solutions, has unveiled the GE&EL+ vAC/DC SiC, developed by Cinergia, a comprehensive and adaptable Regenerative AC/DC Electronic Load Converter and Grid Simulator currently available. The GE&EL+ vAC/DC SiC boasts groundbreaking regenerative AC/DC technology. Starting at 50kW, this device is ideally suited for testing a diverse array of applications, including renewable energy, power HIL (hardware in the loop), smart grids, batteries, and electric vehicles. Notably, it serves as both an AC and DC grid emulator, doubling as a load.
Products
2nd May 2024
What can we learn from the 2G sunset in the US?
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3G has already gone or going fast. Now the 2G network is shutting down around the globe. In the UK and Germany, the intention is to phase out 2G services by 2033 at the latest but other regions including the Netherlands, France, Nordics are ahead of that timeline. The USA has almost completely shutdown 2G and 3G already. The pitfalls some companies encountered there remind enterprises with IoT devices and solutions to prepare for network sunsetting and have their 2G migration plans ready. Failing to do so could result in disruption or loss of service when networks are switched off.
News
2nd May 2024
Listening to the plants: Cisco’s solutions to support coffee farmers
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In an effort to explore more sustainable approaches to coffee farming in challenging environments as climate change proves a hurdle for farmers, Cisco has forged a partnership with the ConSenso Project, a coalition of Tanzanian espresso farmers and Italian plant and technology researchers, with the aim of employing the Internet of Things (IoT) to “listen…
News
2nd May 2024
QT Group and Qualcomm collaborate to improve industrial IoT devices
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Qt Group and Qualcomm Technologies have joined forces to enhance the development of advanced graphical user interfaces (GUI) and software quality assurance for industrial IoT devices. The collaboration between Qt’s cross-platform development tools and Qualcomm Technologies’ expertise empowers IoT manufacturers to accelerate the release of their devices to market. Qualcomm Technologies, renowned as one of…
Security
2nd May 2024
PSTI Act enters into law to enforce security in smart devices
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For manufacturers selling smart devices in the UK, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act came into force on 29th April 2024, stipulating that smart devices sold to the UK must be designed to enforce greater security. The purpose of the legislation is to ensure enhanced security around devices which have been subject to…
Events
2nd May 2024
Delta showcased smart manufacturing and e-Mobility at Hannover Messe 2024
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Delta showcased its unique capabilities under the theme “Realising an Intelligent, Sustainable and Connecting World” at Hannover Messe 2024. The exhibition featured a new generation of collaboration robots (cobots) for smart factory automation applications, and a new 500kW DC ultra-fast charger for traditional and heavy-duty EV. At the press conference held that day, Dalip Sharma,…
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