The networks that support the Internet of Things (IoT) rely on connections between a huge number of different devices, platforms and tools in order to function. The basic building blocks within these applications are the application programming interfaces (APIs) that are used to make the IoT work, writes Rami Essaid, the chief executive at Distil Networks. (more…)
July 11, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
We have been aware of global warming for decades, but 2015 saw world leaders take united action with the UN climate conference of parties (COP) reaching a landmark agreement to limit the rise of global temperatures to less than two degrees Celsius. This puts pressure on renewable energy to play a bigger role in how we power the world around us. However, can it keep up as we move into the age of the always-on smart city? Here Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist, REO UK, explores how the smart grid could hold the key if it evolves properly. (more…)
July 8, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Event date: September 7 – 9, 2016
Sands Expo, Las Vegas, NV
THE INDUSTRY HOTSPOT FOR EVERYTHING WIRELESS. Wireless innovation is changing everything. Join us in Las Vegas, September 7, 8 and 9, 2016, for CTIA Super Mobility 2016 and connect with the technology, people and ideas driving every aspect of the evolving wireless ecosystem—all in one Smart City. (more…)
July 7, 2016
Posted by: IoT global network
Every year in Louisville, Kentucky, hackers and security experts gather for DerbyCon, writes Rob Phillips, the sales and marketing director of Accutronics. While a get-together of hackers may sound troubling on its own, what’s truly disturbing is what came out of last year’s conference. Medical cyber crime is on the rise, and there are thousands of critical medical devices which can currently be located online and hacked directly. (more…)
Posted by: George Malim
Boardrooms need to change the way they look at IoT and frontline service teams if they want to retain customers and grow the business, writes Joe Kenny, the senior director of Global Customer Transformation for field service management specialist, ServiceMax.
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July 5, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
The Internet of Things (IoT) is clearly gaining momentum – a testament to its potential to improve customer experience, drive down costs, and transform business operations. As organisations evolve from successful, one off pilots into broader IoT deployments new thinking is required to ensure IoT truly delivers, writes Jason Kay, the chief commercial officer of IMS Evolve. (more…)
July 4, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
To many people, the Internet of Things (IoT) still sounds rather futuristic. However, it is already here and improving lives on a global scale. In 2015, Business Insider reported 10 billion devices were connected to the internet, with the prediction of this figure to increase by 28% to 34 billion devices by 2020, writes Jess Thompson-Hughes, the vice president of PayGo and partner solutions at Eseye. (more…)
July 1, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Jonathan Wilkins, the marketing director of EU Automation, continues his blog. The smart cities era will be made possible by a move towards sustainability and reduced power consumption, both of which are being led by industrial automation. Sustainability, in terms of energy and resource efficiency is a key ingredient for the success of the global manufacturing industry. (more…)
June 30, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
In 2015, market research firm Juniper Research declared Barcelona the smartest city in the world. As a result of the city’s support for local public transportation and electric vehicles, there are now 500 hybrid taxis on the streets of Barcelona, as well as nearly 300 public electric vehicles and an estimated 400 private electric cars. Barcelona has also implemented a programme that calls for the intelligent networking of energy and water supplies, recycling, lighting and mobility systems. The aim is to improve quality of life and protect the environment. (more…)
June 29, 2016
Posted by: George Malim
Event date: November 15 – 16, 2016
Chicago, USA
Insurance IoT USA (November 15-16, Chicago), is a two-day event bringing together over 200 insurers and IoT service providers together to talk about how to adapt to a connected world. This is the only event focusing 100% on IoT for insurance. (more…)
June 28, 2016
Posted by: IoT global network