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Untethered ‘hearable’ technologies offer new monetisable opportunities, say analysts

A hearable is defined as an intelligent in-ear audio product that uses wireless technology to connect via a smartphone or other device that streams content from the Internet. (more…)

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May 15, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Home tech will be the most profitable area of technology to sell, say consumers

The technology buying-and-selling sector can yield impressive profits. Gaming and recreational tech have led for many years, with the likes of retro consoles and Polaroids dominating the cashback limelight. But with the increase in smart home technology, perhaps collectors’ interest could shift towards a new area of investment? (more…)

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Get smart: The future of your home

According to Statista, the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices installed worldwide is predicted to reach 75 billion by 2025. While Zion Market Research indicates the value of the global smart home market will exceed US$53.45 billion (€47.60 billion) by 2022. (more…)

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Berg Insight says cellular IoT connections now exceed 1 billion worldwide

A new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight estimates that the global number of cellular IoT subscribers increased by 70% during 2018 to reach 1.2 billion. Growth was driven by exceptional adoption in China, which accounted for 63% of the global installed base. (more…)

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May 14, 2019

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i4Things attracts LIOF as a strategic investor

i4Things, based in Roermond, The Netherlands, has won a new strategic partner. LIOF, the (Province of) Limburg Development and Investment Company, is now supporting the further growth of i4Things in the international smart home market in the coming years. (more…)

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The IoT opportunity: Your network is a competitive advantage

Recently an ‘IoT Breakfast’ brought together CIOs and CEOs to ask the question: How can businesses thrive as the Internet of Things (IoT) changes the landscape? The message was clear: IoT is upon us and failing to prepare means you should prepare to fail. (more…)

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May 10, 2019

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Sectigo acquires Icon Labs, claiming industry-first end-to-end IoT security platform

Sectigo (formerly Comodo CA), which is said to be the world’s largest commercial Certificate Authority (CA) and a specialist in web security solutions, has acquired Icon Labs. Icon Labs is a provider of cross-platform security solutions for embedded original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturers. (more…)

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Staying connected: Top considerations when purchasing an industrial router

It is universally acknowledged that a plant manager in search of Industry 4.0 functionality requires a router. But it’s also true that you get what you pay for. If you buy a pair of knock off designer sunglasses while on holiday, its performance will no-doubt fall short of the real thing. The same goes for your industrial router. (more…)

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May 9, 2019

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GEO Business 2019 Strategic Conference

In the world of the IoT, when does cool become creepy?

This year’s GEO Business show (21-22 May) in London includes a-free to-attend half-day Strategic Conference plenary session. Attracting a slate of high level thought leaders and opinion formers drawn from across the geospatial business spectrum to address the growing awareness of the concept of the Digital Twin. (more…)

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Plextek launches new innovation business unit – Ignite Exponential

UK-based engineering and design consultancy, Plextek is launching a new innovation business unit called Ignite Exponential, to help established companies compete with agile and fast moving start-ups that are driving new disruptive technologies. (more…)

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