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Ways in which IoT is improving our lives

The term Internet of Things (IoT) is increasingly being used to define devices that specifically communicate with the local network, the internet, and each other, independent of human action. (more…)

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August 20, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Router guest networks lack adequate security, say researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

While many network routers offer separate host and guest channels to increase security and privacy, a new study by Ben-Gurion University indicates that routers from well-known manufacturers are vulnerable to cross-router data leaks through a malicious attack. (more…)

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August 16, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Growing adoption of IoT devices is the largest cyber security risk

Crimes of opportunity depend on vulnerabilities. Fast advances in technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) create vulnerabilities. You would be forgiven if you thought you were powerless to protect yourself against the shapeshifting, anywhere-in-the-globe virtual muggers who just invite themselves into your lives through your IoT devices repeatedly and relentlessly. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Consumer robotics shipments to reach 74mn by 2024 as coding tools become ubiquitous, says Juniper Research

A new study from Juniper Research finds that more than 74 million consumer robots will be shipped in 2024, up from an estimated 28 million in 2019. (more…)

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August 6, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Artificially intelligent industry: How to introduce AI successfully into an industrial business

It might be a common term that is integral to most modern technology, but the phrase artificial intelligence (AI) itself was only coined little over six decades ago. (more…)

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August 2, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Voice assistants used to control smart homes to grow by 769%, as competition from China increases

New data from Juniper Research found that the number of voice assistants used to access smart home devices will reach 555 million by 2024; up from 105 million in 2019. (more…)

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July 26, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Deutsche Telekom and Software AG partner to create global Cloud of Things platform

Deutsche Telekom and Software AG have announced a strategic partnership to deliver IoT services on a global scale. Deutsche Telekom and its enterprise customer unit T-Systems will expand their Cloud of Things offering, using Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform. (more…)

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July 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IoT and the connected home: 4 revenue and business assurance challenges

In the first and second series we were looking at the revenue and business assurance risks and challenges associated with new digital services enabled by 5G, we’ve featured fictional characters John and Alice who are looking to experience a live concert of their favorite rock band – John attending in-person and Alice planning to live stream the concert. (more…)

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July 3, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart home automation revenues to exceed $57mn by 2024, driven by smart security

New data analysed by Juniper Research indicates that automation revenues will exceed US$57 million (€50 million) by 2024. This is up from $18 million (€16 million) in 2019, and is driven by smart security solutions. (more…)

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June 19, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

IntelligentPOS entrepreneurs open crowdfunding round ahead of Boundary security system launch

Two technology entrepreneurs who sold intelligentPOS to iZettle are unveiling a new fundraising round as they prepare to launch their wireless smart security system. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello