Category Archives: Industry

The smart hospitals of tomorrow need smarter software

Smart Healthcare’ may be one of the most exciting and beneficial technologies of our times but IoT is nothing without the right software management tools, says Dan Teare, sector director at mpro5. The Internet of Things is one of the most exciting fourth-generation technologies being adopted today. It is certainly the most useful and not […]

Getting on top of the home worker IoT security challenge

As the lines between work and home environments continue to fade away, so does the separation between corporate and personal connected devices. This is exposing new cybersecurity challenges that will require a coordinated response from everyone including home workers says Greg Day, VP and CSO EMEA, Palo Alto Networks. Non-business IoT flooding onto business networks […]

Internet of packaging to bring the industry at the cusp of revolution?

Internet of Things (IoT) has become the buzzword for all businesses these days. The concept of connecting everything- from your watch to door locks- has grabbed the fancy of many consumers and industry honchos alike. At present, between 20 and 50 billion devices are internet compatible. Inevitably, the conclusion is that the industry is becoming […]

5 things to keep in mind when designing for IoT

“It’s the beginning of machines taking over the world.”  The IoT (Internet of Things) is an exciting set of new technologies designed to connect various devices and networks in a wide range of applications. The IoT landscape is changing rapidly. More devices are being connected to the internet every day. IoT devices can range from […]

Powering up the future: Wireless power industry outlook in 2022

The concept may still sound futuristic to some, but wireless power is already changing the world today, with endless applications powering consumer and industrial devices and the wireless power industry poised to grow exponentially. It’s going to have a significant impact on virtually every sector as wireless power finally allows the IoT to live up […]

A good connection is not just for Christmas

Peak season trading this year is set to be more difficult than ever for retailers. Unprecedented supply chain disruption is threatening to decimate stock levels. Post-COVID customer behaviour is unpredictable with some customers relying ever more heavily on ecommerce; others heading to the high street to get ahead on Christmas buying in response to fears […]

Three obstacles to overcome before smart cities become a reality

Smart cities used to be a vision of the future, thought of as a time when connectivity will be omnipresent in all aspects of everyday, metropolitan life. Some still view this as the enabler for a truly smart city, says Peter Clapton, CEO, Vysiion. But, with the likes of Singapore, Dubai and Oslo already claiming their place as “smart city” […]

The challenges of securing the IoT supply chain

IoT brings opportunities across the whole technology stack, making it an extremely high growth market. In Europe, IoT spending is expected to increase to $202 billion (€179.97 billion) in 2021 with spending projected to grow at 26.7% every year thereafter, especially with the arrival of 5G, Not only have workforces moved to a more remote […]

How the IoT enables more effective air quality monitoring

Many cities on the U.S.’s West Coast recently endured the worst air quality in the world due to ongoing forest fires. In addition to the suffering from damage wreaked on homes and infrastructure, exposure to toxic particles produced by the fires can cause long term health problems for residents in the affected regions, especially in urban […]