IoT solutions provider, Sierra Wireless, has announced the commercial availability of its first-to-market EM919x 5G NR Sub-6 GHz and mmWave embedded modules. Based on the industry-standard M.2 form factor, the 5G modules will enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deploy secure connectivity worldwide at the highest possible speeds with ultra-low latency for mobile computing, routers, gateways, industrial automation, and many new Industrial IoT applications. Sierra Wireless combines devices, network services and software for the connected economy. (more…)
August 20, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
TactoTek, a Finland-based company that develops, industrialises and licenses in-mold structural electronics (IMSE) technology, announced that Nalin Advani has joined the company’s advisory board. Mr. Advani brings technology business expertise in operational, entrepreneurial and governance roles in Asia that augments TactoTek’s growing presence in the region. (more…)
August 18, 2020
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
Everything that gets stored, shipped or delivered spends some time on or in a crate, pallet, bin or some other container. While recent years have seen a shift away from single-use, one-way platforms and containers towards those designed for multiple use, more can be done to increase sustainability within the logistics industry. For example, says Damien Stephens, associate vice president – Mobility & IoT at Tata Communications, each year 10% to 40% of the supply chain assets disappear, almost without any trace. (more…)
August 13, 2020
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Arrow Electronics and Exor Embedded have announced the availability of nanoSOM nS02. This they describe as a high-performance, energy-efficient system on module (SOM) for Internet of Things (IoT) edge deployments. (more…)
August 10, 2020
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Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s integrated telecom providers, announced a multi-year, Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver a comprehensive set of innovative cloud solutions to large enterprise and small and medium enterprise (SME) customers in India. (more…)
August 6, 2020
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There is an insatiable demand for tracking objects with small, battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It’s a demand that was recently exacerbated by the supply chain disruption during COVID-19, says Maria Kalama, business development director, Lacuna Space. (more…)
August 4, 2020
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The agricultural industry is just one of many now recognising the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT), as farmers turn to IoT for everything from improving field practices with connected irrigation for crops and silo monitoring to managing entire herds easily. At Sencrop, we are taking advantage of the benefits that IoT, and 0G, offers in terms of connectivity for agricultural success. (more…)
August 3, 2020
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The announcement of a new standard for Internet of Things (IoT) security by the ETSI technical committee in June 2020 was very much welcome in the infosec industry. ETSI EN 303 645 puts in place a security baseline for internet-connected products, and lays out 13 provisions outlining the steps manufacturers can take to secure devices and ensure compliance. Alan Grau, vice president of IoT and embedded solutions, Sectigo reports. (more…)
July 30, 2020
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In a new partnership with Myriota, Future Fleet International plans to reduce the carbon footprint for multiple industries by developing a new vehicle and asset tracking technology. The NX-01 intelligent tracking solution is underpinned by Myriota’s low-power IoT technology and satellite connectivity. (more…)
July 29, 2020
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Excellent device management is critical to any Internet of Things (IoT) deployment, says Josh Taubenheim, IoT analyst at the US-based IoT test and research organisation, MachNation. Here he describes the four requirements to consider when choosing an IoT device management vendor. (more…)
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