For years, London’s open-loop transport system has been heralded as an example of what is possible around the world. Transport for London (TfL) processes at least three million contactless journeys daily, accounting for more than 60% of pay-as-you-go transactions. The high demand for contactless ‘tap and go’ capabilities has enabled the UK government to extend that capability to 53 other stations outside London […]
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Nextbase has introduced Nextbase iQ, a smart, connected dash camera designed for any vehicle. Featuring the latest AI-powered technology and 4G IoT connectivity for real-time access from anywhere at any time through the iQ app, Nextbase iQ allows users to anticipate, prevent, and defend against incidents both on the road and while parked. iQ is […]
Australian company GreaseBoss has launched a flow meter designed to ensure appropriate machinery and equipment maintenance in manufacturing, mining, and utility applications. The ‘GreaseBoss Endpoint’ sensor is placed in line with grease points on machinery to monitor the flow of industrial lubricant. This helps companies remotely monitor their equipment, ensuring grease is being applied evenly […]
A Proof of Concept (PoC) is a small-scale project designed to assess the feasibility and viability of a concept or idea. It serves as a preliminary experiment that helps businesses understand whether a concept can be successfully executed and whether it aligns with their strategic objectives. Why Are Proofs of Concept Essential? Risk Mitigation: PoCs […]
The demand for smarter solutions for almost every aspect of our lives shows no signs of easing up. From smartwatches to automatic vacuum cleaners, more devices than ever need power to function. This means that more devices need charging cables, adaptors and plug sockets, says Mike McCamon, executive director at NFC Forum. Or do they? […]
In the UK, only 38% of rail passengers are satisfied with the way rail companies deal with delays that are often caused by asset failures. It speaks eloquently to the fact that while maintenance is the bulk of costs for the rail industry, the current approaches can’t provide an adequate service level. With the advent […]
From the 28 October 2024, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 12 tonnes will be required to have a minimum three-star DVS rating to continue operations in the Greater London area. Vehicles falling beneath the three-star threshold must fit a Progressive Safe System, which provides drivers with visual alerts of vulnerable road users, to remain operational […]
The manufacturing industry is robust and thriving, keeping the world running by producing the various goods and tools we use in our day-to-day lives. Because of this high importance, the manufacturing industry is currently one of the most targeted industries in cyberattacks. As with every other industry, there are unique practices and controls manufacturers must […]
As the world grapples with a cascade of environmental challenges, wildfires have emerged as one of the most significant threats to our economies and the planet, says Carsten Brinkschulte, CEO and co-founder, Dryad Networks. Over the course of the past year, we have faced a sobering reality as wildfires of unprecedented magnitude have spread across […]
Who controls your enterprise endpoints? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. Of course, if your company owns the device, common sense dictates that your company controls the device. But, Amazon’s recent erroneous banning of a device user throws this question into relief, especially as the Internet of Things (IoT) grows in value and […]