IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) is misunderstood by most small and mid-sized manufacturers who neither have the funding nor the inclination to gather, cull, and use big data. What these organisations need is to preserve thin margins to survive (and hopefully thrive). Too often the lack of pricing comparison and routinised purchasing from distributors and […]
IoT Now Magazine Q1 – New issue out now! Is IoT ready for mass-market adoption?
IoT Now Magazine (ISSN 2397-2793) explores the evolving opportunities and challenges facing service providers across this sector. Our exclusive interviews pass on the key lessons learned by industry leaders in next gen Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) services.
Shadow IT: Gaining control of a parallel universe
For network managers, merely the thought of unknown or even partly unknown IT infrastructures on a network can be enough to send a shiver down the spine. In shadow IT networks, complex infrastructures can develop from everyday practice, without the approval or knowledge of the IT department. These infrastructures can range from manageable hardware environments […]
Securing the IoT from the network layer to the application layer
Security in the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a critical requirement, with recent legislation mandating ‘reasonable security features.’ It is very clear that the cost of implementing security within the IoT is necessary, and far outweighs the cost of not doing so. Security is built up in layers; the first layer needing to be […]
Siemens’ MindSphere Continues Industrial IoT Momentum
Siemens’ MindSphere Named an Industrial IoT Software Platforms Leader by Independent Research Firm Partner ecosystem now includes SAS, AWS, Microsoft, Alibaba and Arrow Electronics MindSphere extends Xcelerator portfolio to enable tomorrow’s engineering, today The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has the potential to significantly improve global productivity and growth, with Accenture estimating that this latest […]
Enterprise mindsets need to transform for the truly connected world
SPONSORED INTERVIEW Bernd Gross is the chief technology officer of Software AG, having joined the company following its acquisition of Cumulocity, which he founded in 2012 as part of a management buy-out from Nokia Siemens Network. With 25 years of international experience in the IT industry and in management positions, including in the UK, Finland […]
U.S. Cellular Launches LTE-M Network Optimized for IoT
U.S. Cellular today announced that it has launched its LTE-M network on more than 90% of its cell sites nationwide, with plans to have them 100% covered in the second quarter of 2020. The LTE-M network is a reliable, secure and cost-effective way for businesses to connect large amounts of Internet of Things (IoT) devices […]
Altair Semiconductor’s ALT1250 Dual-Mode Cellular IoT Chipset is Now Globally Certified
Deutsche Telekom’s Certification Completes Chipset’s Global Certification. Altair Semiconductor, a leading provider of cellular IoT chipsets, received its fifth operator certification of 2019 for its dual-mode cellular IoT Chipset, ALT1250, from Deutsche Telekom AG, one of the world’s leading mobile operators. The ALT1250 is now globally certified, with 15 carrier certifications dating back to 2018. […]
Breaking tradition: Why collaborative solutions trump siloed working
Technology experts are increasingly working together to solve customer problems, Here Rob Lamb, client principal and CTO Officer at Dell Technologies, explores the benefits of breaking down siloes – and moving away from traditional practices – by delving in to the telco and manufacturing industries. The digital revolution has blown traditional business mindsets out of the water […]
STMicroelectronics Unveils Secure Cellular-Connectivity Offering for Industrial IoT and Automotive Applications
STMicroelectronics in collaboration with trusted partners, has created a complete ecosystem for securely connecting Industrial IoT (IIoT) and automotive systems to cellular networks. Offering uncomplicated access to diverse networks and services worldwide, ST’s solution simplifies connectivity for IIoT use cases such as remote condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, as well as connected-driving services such as […]