Matter is an industry-unifying IoT wireless network standard that still needs to be released. It strives to become a reliant, frictionless, safe communication basis for connected objects. The project was announced and started in 2019. By utilising a specific collection of IP-based networking technologies, initiating with Thread, wi-fi, and Ethernet, Matter is a platform built […]
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Stuart Waine of Spry Fox Networks explains the key role of mobile connectivity in climate change initiatives and carbon reduction strategies. In September 2020, in New York’s Union Square, the bright orange letters of the then new climate clock counted down the critical time window remaining for humanity to take action and save the world from climate […]
The shift from in office work to hybrid and fully remote work is causing revenue and valuation pressure on commercial building owners. As a result, building managers are exploring ways to optimise their expenses by reducing maintenance costs while still providing a tenant experience, says Nick White, senior partner solutions architect, Jameson Bass, partner solutions architect, […]
Just as with many other industries, estate agents (a.k.a. realtors, depending on which side of the Pond you’re located) have a lot to gain from using the Internet of Things (IoT). As Forbes highlights, there is a serious promise to be realised in using IoT in combination with data to help along realty, but there is a […]
Essential telcos continue to explore now business-building initiatives as a way of tackling market commoditisation. Despite this, over the last seven years there has only been a 28% growth in total shareholder returns, says Mark Wass, strategic sales director, UK and North EMEA at CloudBlue. The B2B sector provides forward-thinking telcos with numerous opportunities for […]
The pandemic has accelerated immeasurable changes using technology such that we’d never dream of going back to the way we lived before. As citizens, we’re taking advantage of the impact of digitalisation in so many industries, for instance online university courses, online passport applications and digital vaccine passports. In the travel sector, we’ve experienced the […]
Did you hear that noise? The announcement that the iPhone 14 will be eSIM-only in the US sounds the death knell for roaming agreements, as the journey to plastic SIMs (subscriber identity modules) being replaced by electronic profiles continues, says Nir Shalom, CEO of floLIVE. With an immediate impact on consumers, I believe this news […]
The IoT is diverse, with a broad range of devices and applications each with a cellular connectivity solution to match. By weighing up a range of factors, product designers can ensure they make the best connectivity choices to fit the IoT solution. That way, they optimise the in-life operation of devices once they have been […]
As 5G continues to roll out globally, the end of 2G and 3G is drawing near. When it does, it will have an impact on IoT deployments using those technologies. Here we explore what enterprises need to know about the closing of 2G/3G networks and how best to prepare, says Martin Whitlock, chief technology officer […]
Forward-looking savvy businesses are planning to capitalise on the immense data opportunities presented by the Internet of Things. There are already billions of sensors and devices connected, with some analysts claiming the value of the IoT market will be US$650.6 billion (€668.45 billion) by 2026. A 2020 Juniper Research study suggests the total number of […]