SASE and the risk of over-rationalising

Chief information security officers (CISOs) are being encouraged to build a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) migration plan to create a robust Zero Trust architecture, while also consolidating the security vendor suite. Yet, while the concept of single vendor SASE solutions may appear to meet goals for rationalising security costs and complexity, it creates untenable

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Edinburgh start-up lands £750k investment for new research into falls by the elderly

An Edinburgh, Scotland-based start-up using artificial intelligence (AI) to help older people live independently for longer, has landed £750,000 (€887,623.76) in funding to explore the use of commercially available wearable technologies to predict the risk of falls and other age-related health issues.

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Shipshape adds pro HVAC solution to its proprietary home management platform

Shipshape’s Pro HVAC Solution helps homeowners monitor performance, maintain their systems, avoid unexpected repairs and prevent health risks. The solution leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology along with decades of experience in building science and mechanical engineering to deliver a HVAC solution in partnership with service providers.

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ClearBlade IoT Core launched as a ‘complete replacement’ for Google cloud platform’s IoT core

ClearBlade, the IoT Platform and Edge AI company, has announced a SaaS product offering, ClearBlade IoT Core. The ClearBlade IoT Core provides industry-standard IoT cloud service capabilities, efficient scaling, and hardened security for enterprise customers. For existing GCP IoT Core customers, ClearBlade provides a low-effort, one-click migration process and pricing consistent with GCP’s current offering.

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Mila and tado° announce installation partnership in the UK

Zurich, 17 August 2022 – Mila, the European provider of on-demand technical support, and tado°, a Munich-based European specialist in intelligent home climate management, announced an installation partnership for tado°’s smart home thermostat product line in the UK. According to IDC Insights, smart thermostat sales grew 24% last year as the technology approaches mainstream adoption in

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Strategy Analytics: Consumer AR device market triples from 2020-21

Boston, United States. 15 August, 2022 – The AR device market has so far been dominated by enterprise devices. Although AR has proven popular with consumers on smartphones with breakout hit apps such as Pokémon GO and Snapchat, consumer devices have yet to reach the mainstream. But there are encouraging signs – Strategy Analytics latest report, “Has

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Early fire detection with FLIR thermal imaging cameras saves assets and lives

Fire spreads quickly, destroying buildings, assets and lives. However, thermal imaging cameras from Teledyne FLIR can help prevent fires by detecting hot spots before they ignite. These automated, non-contact temperature measuring devices are prolific in potential fire detection, ensuring their increasing popularity in a host of industrial safety applications.

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SmartLink product family from Softing offers extended functionalities for plant asset management

The smartLink product family from Softing enables end customers to make efficient use of connectivity at the interface between OT and IT. The products allow simple and scalable integration of device data into plant asset management applications. The new versions of smartLink HW-DP v1.20 and smartLink SW-HT v1.20, which are now available, offer enhanced functionalities

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GigNet to provide high speed Internet and managed services to Aquaworld marina in Cancun

Cancun, Mexico. 15 August, 2022 – GigNet, a digital infrastructure company with an extensive regional fibre optic broadband network from Costa Mujeres, North of Cancun, through the Hotel Zone of Tulum, announced it has signed an agreement to provide high speed Internet and managed services to Aquaworld marina located in Cancun’s Hotel Zone. Aquaworld claims

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3 ways IoT is tackling the effects of political unrest, climate change and energy insecurity

IoT Analyst Insights by Robin Duke-Woolley, Founder & CEO of Beecham ResearchThis month we take a look at areas attracting particular attention in mid-year 2022, where the Internet of Things can help solve problems that are becoming more urgent. Recent global events of note include global supply chain disruption due to war, political unrest and

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HUAWEI IdeaHub S2 launched for smart office and education

Beijing, China. 16 August, 2022 – On August 8, 2022, CCTV news joined Huawei at the Intelligent Collaboration 2022 new product launch, which officially released the HUAWEI IdeaHub S2 – the HarmonyOS collaboration flat panel. The IdeaHub S2 is another success to add to Huawei’s portfolio of innovative, creating better value for customers.

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Nordic-powered smart utility access cover offers anti-theft protection and detects open/close events

Oslo, Norway – China-based Jian-IOT has launched a smart utility access cover that can detect when the cover has been opened or closed, records water level and temperature data, identifies any damage, and includes an anti-theft system that tracks the current location of the device. The ‘Integrated Intelligent Manhole Cover’ employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to both act

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Helbiz to offer on-demand taxi services to widen international intermodal offering

New York, United States – Helbiz, a global provider in micro-mobility, announced the beginning of a new chapter for its intermodal mobility offering, Helbiz Taxi. The micro-mobility company aims to integrate mobility services around the world in its app to widen the intra and extra urban mobility offerings to include vehicles from additional companies with

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Army’s new next generation squad weapon programme to launch ARC’s weapons intelligence platform

Washington – Armaments Research Company, Inc, a technology and data company serving national security and public safety customers, announced their Internet-of-Things (IoT) full-stack technology will be introduced in the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) programme of record, in partnership with Sig Sauer. For the first time in 65 years, the U.S. Army’s initiative will replace

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Connected logistics market to hit $47.6bn valuation by 2029 backed by MaaS for fleet management

The global connected logistics market stands at a valuation of US$22.2 billion (€21.61 billion) in 2022 and is projected to reach $47.6 billion (€46.34 billion) by the end of 2029. Demand for connected logistics is estimated to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% over the forecast period (2022-2029).

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Despite post-pandemic slump worldwide wearable shipments to reach 344mn by the end of 2022, says ABI

London, United Kinggdom. 11 August, 2022 – Demand for wearables and accessories slowed during 2021 due to economic and geopolitical factors impacting consumer’s priorities. Yet, despite this decline, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects continuous growth from now until 2027.

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