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Software AG Cumulocity IoT named best enterprise IoT platform by IoT Breakthrough

Software AG announced that its Cumulocity IoT platform has been named “Overall Enterprise IoT Platform of the Year” by IoT Breakthrough, a market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet of Things (IoT) market today. This year’s programme attracted more than 3,700 nominations from companies all over the world. (more…)

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January 6, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Smart home connectivity: 3 steps to overcome major obstacles

Connected appliances, or sometimes referred to as ‘white goods’, have quickly grown to become the fourth largest category of smart devices, and they’re expected to dominate the smart home market in just two short years. (more…)

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January 3, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Talk2M Easy Setup aims to make machine connectivity easier

HMS Networks launched a new set of features in the Talk2M Easy Setup framework for Ewon Products. This is designed to make secure remote machine access connectivity even easier for machine builders and end users. (more…)

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Haltian achieves Amazon Web Services IoT Competency status for platform providers

Internet of Things (IoT) company Haltian Oy has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT Competency status. AWS IoT competency means deep domain expertise and solutions built on AWS from edge to cloud. (more…)

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January 2, 2020

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Amazon, Apple, Google, and Zigbee Alliance form smart home device connectivity standard working group

AmazonAppleGoogle, and the Zigbee Alliance, have created a new working group to develop and promote a new, royalty-free connectivity standard to increase compatibility among smart home products. Security will be a fundamental design tenet. (more…)

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December 24, 2019

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Romil Bahl of KORE

KORE acquires Integron to expand footprint in IoT solutions and managed services

Independent global IoT specialist, KORE has acquired Integron for an undisclosed sum. Integron is an IoT solutions and managed services provider with a focus on the connected health market. (more…)

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December 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Integrated SOM platform said to cut costs, reduce risks and speed time-to-market for IoT applications

Digi International, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, has expanded its ConnectCore family of products with the introduction of the Digi ConnectCore 8M Nano System on Module (SOM). (more…)

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December 6, 2019

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Sierra Wireless launches AirLink Managed Network Service with FirstNet connectivity

Sierra Wireless announced the launch of its AirLink Managed Network Service with embedded FirstNet connectivity. This bundled solution will help public safety agencies of all sizes take advantage of the benefits and capabilities enabled by FirstNet-connected solutions. (more…)

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November 22, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

How to Make Any IoT System Secure

Today, increasing numbers of home appliances are controlled remotely. Thanks to the speedy growth of the Internet of Things, we can manage our speakers, thermostats, ovens, and even cars, from anywhere in the world. But sometimes, such networks lack security.

VPNs are effective tools that will safeguard any IoT system. Learn about the best solutions on Cooltechzone, which offers useful tips and tricks for ultimate protection. Implementation of a virtual private network allows companies to create a secure environment for the transfer of data between their data centers and the numerous devices.

How It Works

The tech infrastructure supporting the system is interconnected with IoT devices, which form a unified private network. The latter makes all communication between the two primary system elements secure. Today, when hacking is rampant and data leaks are making headlines, IoT security is not an issue to overlook.

Data traffic is encrypted and tunneled over the Internet, eventually reaching a server within the private network. This secure tunnel essentially extends the private network over a public one via a special link. VPN is what enhances public networks with private network connectivity.

Taking advantage of a reliable VPN, you will make all communications with the linked devices secure. For this purpose, you are provided with a special Access Server, which forms the basis of your private IOT network, now impenetrable to external attacks. Any attempts at eavesdropping on the transmitted data are successfully averted.

There’s More

And this is only one of the many benefits of VPN. These systems are indispensable for any company and individual today. Aside from IoT architecture providers, they protect their customers from data leaks and hacking. Shielding users from all kinds of malicious third-party interferences, VPNs make the world wide web a safe environment.

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November 18, 2019

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Kerlink Low Power IoT reference design included in Objenious’s catalogue of LoRaWAN-certified products

Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), and Objenious (Bouygues Telecom IoT Business Unit), have announced that Kerlink’s Low Power IoT Reference Design has been certified on Objenious’s LoRaWAN network. (more…)

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November 15, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello