IoT
Standardising IoT Connectivity by the Kilometer: SIGFOX, LoRa, or LTE?
As everyone is probably tired of hearing, the Internet of Things is supposed to connect everyone with everything connectable, everywhere. So far, there's been little tangible evidence of this, as it's being driven initially not by consumers but by industrial, government and other applications that are more difficult to spot.
Radio module for EMEA delivers long range connectivity
Provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, Digi International has announced the immediate availability of the Digi XBee SX 868, a Surface Mount (SMT) radio communication module with interference blocking for noisy wireless environments.
IoT modules join Digi-Key global linecard
IoT modules, embedded and device gateway solutions will be available for immediate shipment worldwide as a result of a new distribution agreement between Lantronix and Digi-Key. Lantronix has been delivering robust and secure connectivity solutions for machine to machine (M2M) and IoT applications for more than 25 years.
Wireless design supports smart home applications
Cypress Semiconductor has announced an updated version of its turnkey development platform for the IoT that simplifies the integration of wireless connectivity into smart home applications. The Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) Studio platform now adds iCloud remote access support for Wi-Fi-based accessories that support Apple HomeKit.
Partnership develops a complete IoT solution
Global software services company, Mobica, has announced a collaboration with Advantech to provide an end to end Internet of Things (IoT) solution. Mobica, a Silver member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN) and global provider of software engineering, testing and consultancy services, developed a solution which aggregates data from a variety of sensors and sends it to the Oracle Internet of Things Cloud Service for analysis and integration.
The IoT journey: from prototype to production
At this month’s Hardware Pioneer event, we saw another large group of technology enthusiasts eager to learn about bringing IoT products to market, from prototype to production. Hardware Pioneers, a company that aim to connect and inspire professionals are building a smarter future in IoT, invited Microchip, Cypress Semiconductors and Koobe along to share their knowledge.
File management system achieves UL/IEC 60730 certification
Worldwide provider of royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), Express Logic, has announced that its industrial-grade FileX high-performance FAT-compatible file management system has achieved compliance with UL 60730-1 Annex H, CSA E60730-1 Annex H, IEC 60730-1 Annex H, UL 60335-1 Annex R, IEC 60335-1 Annex R, and UL 1998 safety standards for software in programmable components.
Fuzzing report highlights vulnerabilities of IoT software
Software company Synopsys has released its fuzzing report, which provides deep analysis on potential zero-day exploits in the open source protocols and common file formats used across six key industries, including automotive, financial services, government, healthcare, industrial control systems, and IoT. The results stem from more than 4.8 billion fuzz tests conducted by Synopsys’ customers in 2016 using the Defensics Fuzz Testing solution...
Bluetooth IoT gateway awarded ATEX certification
The ODIN-W2 stand alone IoT gateway module from u-blox has achieved ATEX certification for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (zone 0). Already designed to withstand harsh environmental and electrical conditions, the professional grade, dual band WiFi and dual‑mode Bluetooth module is now certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, found in the oil and gas, mining and petrochemical industries.
IoT tech brings smart metering to rural locations
Bordering the western branch of the Tennessee River and often referred to as the gateway to Middle Tennessee is Benton County. Aside from the city of Camden, the only other largely populated areas are the agrarian communities of Big Sandy and Holladay. The county’s electricity requirements are met by Benton County Electric System (BCES), whose 38 employees work to deliver power to more than 10,000 customers. BCES’s philosophy is ...