Press Releases

Nawa ultracapacitor integration aims to cut IoT device costs, boost efficiency

NAWA Technologies’ new ultracapacitors will, says the company, revolutionise the growing global market for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, offering huge benefits in operational lifetime, cost, efficiency, safety and environmental impact.  (more…)

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June 23, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT and the pursuit of accessibility

Disability has a huge impact across the planet, with up to 1 billion people – 15% of the world’s population – diagnosed with some form of disability, according to the World Bank, says Jocelyn Brown. (more…)

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June 8, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Korean healthcare firm chooses Vonage to power smart healthcare solutions

Korea-based Insung Information, a healthcare solutions firm, has chosen Vonage , a global business cloud communications leader, to bring telehealth services to patients, medical professionals, and healthcare facilities in Korea. (more…)

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June 4, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Mexico City deploys over 13,000 surveillance cameras in four months

Eagle Eye Networks, a provider of cloud video surveillance, announced today one of the fastest completions of a large scale, fully integrated city-wide surveillance program, installing 13,720 cameras in 4 months. This project has been a large success for Mexico City C5, contributing to Mexico City’s larger “Citizen Safety” mobile application. This mobile application facilitates content sharing for more effective neighborhood watch and a panic SOS button.

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May 14, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Intel buys app builder Moovit for $900mn to speed Mobility-as-a-Service offering

Intel Corporation has acquired Moovit, a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) solutions company, for approximately US$900 million (€831 million). Moovit is known for its urban mobility application that offers travellers around the world the best multimodal trip planning by combining public transportation, bicycle and scooter services, ride-hailing, and car-sharing. (more…)

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May 8, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Low-cost safe distancing devices alert wearers within two metres

Pathfindr, the asset tracking and IoT tech specialist, has developed a wearable personal safety device to assist workplaces in meeting social distancing protocols, as governments around the world introduce strict measures to limit the spread of Coronavirus. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT solution launched to minimise risk of COVID-19 contagion in physical spaces

Retail technology company Beabloo has launched Interaction Care, a technology solution designed to guarantee compliance with safety measures, including social distancing, body temperature, and traffic imonitoring in enclosed physical spaces. (more…)

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May 1, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Telemedicine search queries jump by 525%, Ethiopia ranks highest

As quarantine goes on, interest in the “telemedicine” keyword is rising globally. Data compiled by Atlas VPN reveals that in 2020, the interest rate in telemedicine has increased by 525% worldwide. (more…)

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April 24, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

No quick fix for healthcare security

From test results and lab equipment to monitoring equipment and patient records, the healthcare industry is increasingly reliant on digital solutions. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Telecoms operator revenue in developed markets to fall by 3.4% due to COVID-19

Revenue for telecoms operators will fall by 3.4% in 2020 compared to 2019 due to COVID-19, before returning to growth (0.8%) in 2021. This is according to a new impact assessment report published by Analysys Mason. (more…)

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April 22, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello