SecuriThings, a provider of IoT security, has unveiled a new capability that enables system integrators to rapidly deploy the SecuriThings solution onto operating IP cameras for immediate monitoring and remediation. (more…)
June 20, 2018
Posted by: Zenobia Hegde
Masergy, a provider of global software defined networking, managed security and cloud communications solutions, announced the release of its new Network Visibility Tool. Bundled with the Masergy Managed Detection and Response service, the new tool leverages Netflow data, Active Directory, (more…)
September 28, 2017
Posted by: Avadhoot Patil
ENGIE Vianeo, the EV charging business of energy company ENGIE Group, announced on Tuesday a partnership with international communications enabler BICS to connect its charging stations to the Internet of Things (IoT). The solution will provide real-time data which allows for remote maintenance and enhanced decision-making. Partnering with BICS will deliver seamless connectivity, security and regulatory compliance to support ENGIE’s rapid European rollout plans.
As the EU aims to enhance the availability of EV stations, ENGIE Vianeo is upgrading its charger fleet by integrating real-time data for better analytics and more effective troubleshooting. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Europe – new electric car registrations reached nearly 3.2 million in 2023, increasing by almost 20% from 2022. However, this is driving demand for more accessible charging infrastructure.
Last year, the EU approved a new law to add more chargers across its member states, with specific targets for 2025 and 2030. This legislation put specific emphasis on installing stations across main highways. In response to this demand, ENGIE launched its charging business, ENGIE Vianeo, last year.
By utilising BICS’ IoT connectivity portal ‘SIM for Things’, ENGIE is upgrading its EV charging estate into a network of IoT devices to improve efficiency, reliability, and user convenience. The solution supports remote maintenance and troubleshooting, analytics on station activity, and enables remote software and firmware updates. These are determining rating criteria recognized by the users. Previous iterations of the technology have used a ‘black box’ fitted to the stations, these would collect data but have to be physically collected and processed, while this new solution means real-time, remote data collection from the highway to ENGIE Vianeo’s European supervisory centre.
The real-time data provided by the solution will also improve customer experience, described by ENGIE Vianeo as a ‘key element of the transition to a lower-emission mobility model.’ Users will be able to see live information, via their phone app, on nearby charger availability or the charging status of their vehicle. Answering such a need to guarantee the best charging experience leads to a significant increase in attendance.
“The appetite for electric cars is growing across Western Europe,” Clémence Fischer, managing director at ENGIE Vianeo, said in a media statement. “We aim to meet this demand by rapidly expanding our number of charging stations. In France alone, we aim to have 12,000 charge points by the end of 2025. In Belgium, we expect to double the current number of charging stations to exceed 5,000 charge points by the same date.”
Fischer added “Managing such a large, dispersed estate presents challenges, so alongside BICS, we’re investing in technology to give us complete visibility over our infrastructure. This will help us improve the prompt response of our services and keep stations maintained and running reliably, so they’re always ready and available when customers need them.”
Due to the typical locations of charging stations, in built-up metropolitan areas or remote highways, mobile connectivity (as opposed to fixed fibre) is a must. BICS is making this simple for ENGIE Vianeo, providing the internet connection, the SIM cards to connect the charging stations, and its SIM for Things platform for easy setup and maintenance. While the initial rollout for these ‘connected chargers’ will focus on Belgium, they will later expand across Western Europe, including France, Italy and Spain. Around 50,000 devices are expected to be deployed as part of the collaboration.
“IoT technology augments businesses by enabling real-time visibility across their operations, from the management of moving parts within factories to devices distributed across the globe,” says Mikael Schachne, CRO Enterprise at BICS. “Enabling EV vehicles to access charging stations anywhere is essential as we look to achieve a more efficient and carbon-neutral mobility infrastructure. We are very pleased to partner with ENGIE Vianeo to accelerate their rollout, reducing the complexity with ‘plug-and-play’ SIM connectivity to rapidly and easily connect smart chargers across Europe.”
July 10, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
UST, a digital transformation solutions company, has signed an agreement with Barbara to offer customers the benefits of orchestrating intelligent applications at scale across their edge infrastructure. The partnership between the two companies will leverage real-time data processing and local storage to accelerate the time to market for intelligent, cyber-secure, and decentralised applications for industry 4.0. (more…)
September 18, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Cambium Networks, a global provider of networking solutions, announced results from its GDS (Global Defense and Security) practice and that its fixed wireless infrastructure solutions continue to evolve and support broadband applications for national defense, federal and civilian agencies, public safety, and national law enforcement. Cambium Networks delivers field-proven wireless connectivity for military battlefield, border, garrison, and infrastructure deployments. (more…)
August 20, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Wiliot, an internet of things provider whose visibility platform is enabling trillions of “things” to gain intelligence, has announced that Frank Yiannas, a former deputy commissioner of Food Policy and Response of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has joined the company as a strategic advisor. (more…)
August 4, 2023
Posted by: Shriya Raban
3nets, a software and solution provider, driven to assist business’ digital transformation journey, is launching 3nets | CloudNavigator. 3nets | CloudNavigator leverages cloud computing and multi-cloud networking (MCN) constructs along with private/telecom networks in building a service delivery platform (SDP) that businesses or service providers may utilise to simplify IT functions. (more…)
July 17, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Bespin Global has declared the formation of a joint venture with e& enterprise, under the name “Bespin Global MEA – an e& enterprise company.” (more…)
June 21, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Cisco is on a mission to simplify IT, announcing its vision for Cisco Networking Cloud, an integrated management platform experience for both on-prem and cloud operating models. (more…)
June 14, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Juniper Networks, a provider in secure, AI-driven networks, has unveiled Juniper Beyond Labs, a new initiative focused on improving the future of the networking and IT industries with research, pathfinding projects and experimental technology developments. Juniper Beyond Labs will leverage innovation centres in Sunnyvale, Bengaluru, India and Westford, Massachusetts. (more…)
May 18, 2023
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar