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IoT relies on securing the Identity of Things

In its report, The Identity of Things (IDoT) for the Internet of Things, analyst firm Gartner lays out how it believes the Internet of Things (IoT), or what is often now referred to as the Internet of Everything (IoE), cannot and will not prosper unless organisations knuckle down and come to grips with how to manage multiple identities, writes Neil Chapman, the senior vice president and managing director for EMEA of ForgeRock. (more…)

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December 3, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

M2M gives the Internet of Things a mainstream makeover

As the hype transitions to commercial deployment, it seems the M2M industry is starting to fulfil the early potential by driving the kind of innovation that is set to make tangible impact on how we live our lives, writes Phil Cole, the sales director of Wireless Logic. (more…)

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December 2, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

1776 Challenge Cup goes to Ukraine in search of the next great idea

Just over a week ago, I had the opportunity to attend the first ever 1776 Challenge Cup in Ukraine, writes Olena Kaplan, a senior analyst with Beecham Research. (more…)

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December 1, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Facilities managers in the frontline of IoT revolution

We are in the middle of a new industrial revolution brought about by the Internet of Things (IoT), writes Keith Minster, a product manager at Drax Technology. (more…)

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November 30, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Ericsson and Orange launch IoT trials covering LTE and GSM

Ericsson and Orange have announced a trial of optimised, low-cost, low-complexity devices and enhanced network capabilities for Cellular IoT over GSM and LTE. (more…)

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November 27, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Phill Pexton, senior analyst, Beecham Research

Phill Pexton’s research covers the broad topic of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Specifically, his current remit allows him to delve deeper into IoT security, service enablement platforms and the industrial internet, with a focus on the monetisation and new business opportunities as well as underlying technologies.

Prior areas of research have included network infrastructure, data centers and unified communications. Phill holds an MSc in International Economics and Public Policy from Cardiff University and a BSc in Accounting and Finance.

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November 24, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Does Unified Communications have a role to play in the Internet of Things?

The development of the Internet of Things (IoT) will see multiple systems be linked in order to realise automation, data sharing and efficiency benefits, writes Phill Peston, a senior analyst at Beecham Research. (more…)

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Posted by: George Malim

Bob Driver

Cambridge Wireless selected as IoTUK Boost local partner

Following a competitive application CW (Cambridge Wireless) has been chosen as one of four successful organisations that will deliver IoTUK Boost, a series of local IoT innovation challenges and rapid incubation activities taking place over the next five months. (more…)

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November 23, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Nokia Networks and Oi set up Latin American LTE IoT Lab

Nokia Networks and Oi Brasil are to set up an LTE IoT lab and create a working group to study solutions and opportunities in IoT, develop joint projects and test innovative solutions. The investments in innovation will be supported by a fund that will finance projects within IoT verticals such as agribusiness, connected cars, homes and smart cities and e-health. (more…)

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November 20, 2015

Posted by: George Malim

Maria Hernandez, Internet of Everything lead, UK & Ireland, Cisco Systems

Having been with Cisco since 2000, Maria Hernandez is the UK & Ireland lead for the Internet of Everything. She is responsible for ensuring Cisco brings to the UK market the business and social benefits that the IoE can offer.

Previously, she has focused on the public sector’s usage of ICT across the world and acted as the lead in Cisco’s business and sales initiatives.

Before turning her focus to the use of ICT within the public sector, Hernandez held various positions as a finance manager within the technology sector in the UK and Spain. She holds an MBA in Accountancy and an Economics degree.

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November 18, 2015

Posted by: George Malim