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How IoT can help with HVAC big data: Part 2

IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, which are embedded within the electronics, software, and actuators of a typical HVAC system, provide a slew of valuable information that can be later analysed for purposes of energy consumption, peak demand reduction, and systems efficiency. (more…)

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January 31, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Why big data and building analytics aren’t going anywhere: Part 1

In 2014, businesses around the globe collectively produced a whopping 8.4 zettabytes (or 8.4 trillion gigabytes) of digital content, up from 2.7 zettabytes in 2012. That’s a lot of information to parse — hence the term “big data,” which describes the trend of processing high-volume and highly variable information to (more…)

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January 30, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Passwords have had their day: Why we can expect an accelerated shift towards biometrics in 2019

This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the first ever internet transmission in 1969. As we near this milestone, says Andrew Shikiar, chief marketing officer of the FIDO Alliance, contentions regarding privacy and security online abound. (more…)

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January 24, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Commercial drones: 7 rules for securing data in the ecosystem

Drones are no longer just for hobbyists. Their soaring commercial popularity has led to the International Standards Organisation (ISO) announcing the first ever worldwide drone standards for the industry; a move that will inevitably provide the framework for global regulation and legislation moving forward. (more…)

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January 18, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Is AI the antidote to the cybersecurity minefield?

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. With 20% of the C-suite already using machine learning and 41% of consumers believing that AI will improve their lives, wide scale adoption is imminent across every industry – and cybersecurity is no exception. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

The Future of IoT and IoT Testing

It goes without saying that for IoT to be effective, apps and devices must be tested in real world conditions. For example, says Pooja Tyagi, testing engineering specialist, NTT DATA UK, in conditions where there is poor connectivity and in less than favourable environments to ensure high quality at all times, (more…)

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January 17, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT heralds a new era for the high street

Matt Sebek, vice president of Digital at WWT, explores how carefully implemented IoT technology can be crucial to transforming the retail experience and preventing further high-street casualties. (more…)

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January 16, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT: Preparing our future workforce

Data scientists have often been compared to the heart and soul of the running of Internet of Things (IoT) projects, says Anthony Sayers, IoT Evangelist at Software AG. As the gatekeeper to every organisations capability to make more informed decisions with their data, these individuals are considered vital for successful IoT projects. (more…)

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January 15, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

BLE tech scoops new biz in indoor asset location for healthcare, offices and even the army: Part 1

As Jeremy Cowan, IoT Now’s editorial director, finds talking to Thomas Hasselman, chief marketing officer of Finland-based Quuppa, there is a thread running through all of these. It starts with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and takes us to the door of mobile network operator, Orange. (more…)

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January 14, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

When the IoT meets robotics, wonders can happen

Most technologies today have been developed to make our lives easier. And that’s exactly what the Internet of Things (IoT) aims to do. If you think of the IoT, images of smart connected appliances will probably pop into your mind. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello