IoT
Overcoming IoT latency, security and scalability issues
The Hardware Pioneers’ gatherings are becoming a vital knowledge source for those involved in Internet of Things (IoT) endeavours. Their latest seminar, hosted in Central London in May, was entitled ‘Building Smarter IoT Products at the Edge’. By Mark Patrick, Mouser Electronics
IoT drives digital transformation at IoT World Forum
IoT is changing the business playing field, creating opportunities for new sources of revenue, smarter interactions with customers, and greater efficiencies. As the IoT spreads, the implications for business model innovation are huge. Filling out well-known frameworks and streamlining established business models won’t be enough.
Battery-powered all-in-one smart home alarm
It has been announced that Nordic Semiconductor's nRF9160 System-in-Package (SiP) LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT module is being employed to provide LTE-M cellular wireless connectivity in the formerly WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy-only, battery-powered 'Point' smart home alarm developed by Swedish startup Minut.
Integrated SIM solution for IoT
It has been announced by Tiempo that Deutsche Telekom has listed Tiempo’s TESIC Secure Element as a dedicated hardware enclave in the latest nuSIM Security Specification. nuSIM is an integrated SIM solution for IoT developed by Deutsche Telekom together with renowned industry partners for chipsets, modules and digital security.
Analytics solution to maximise smart spaces
Commercial building property managers are under pressure to maximise value per square foot and deliver optimal experiences for their occupants. The Internet of Things (IoT) can help solve these challenges by providing better insights and predictability for space usage including room occupancy, resource trends and traffic patterns. By Dave Weidner, senior director, ISG Market Development, Arm
Global deal buttresses IoT security
A global agreement with Infineon and Arkessa will extend Arrow Electronics’ ability to support customers with cellular communications for the Internet of Things (IoT). Security remains one of the top concerns for organisations for connected devices.
New cellular connectivity service for Arduino IoT Cloud
Arduino has launched Arduino SIM, a SIM-only service exclusively for IoT devices based on the Arduino platform, to give developers and manufacturers cellular access to the Arduino IoT Cloud platform from over 100 countries with a single data plan and competitive pricing. Arduino SIM aims to provide the simplest path to cellular IoT device development in an environment familiar to millions.
Electrical professionals not up to speed with smart home technology
A poll carried out by online wholesaler ElectricalDirect, has found that despite the ever-growing popularity of smart home products, many tradespeople are unprepared for the increasing customer demand. The poll, which was conducted in the lead up to Smart Home Week (20th to 26th May), found that 82% of tradespeople have never undertaken any form of training in smart home technology.
IIoT solution Cumulocity IoT Edge powered by Dell Technologies
The newly available ‘Cumulocity IoT Edge powered by Dell Technologies’ is a joint, rapidly deployable IIoT solution from Dell Technologies and Software AG. With this solution, the OEM & IoT Solutions team at Dell Technologies enables companies to quickly and efficiently implement industrial IoT projects. Developed by Dell Technologies' OEM & IoT Solutions team in partnership with Software AG, the solution combines the com...
Will 2019 be the year of cellular IoT?
It’s a bold claim, but 2019 should see cellular IoT finally become a large-scale commercial reality. This prediction comes even as competitive low power wide area network (LPWAN) technologies, such as those from LoRa and Sigfox, appear to have taken an early lead on the back of publicly-announced commercial successes and cheaper per module prices. By Svein-Egil Nielsen