Internet of Things

Internet of Things
EU Proposes Tougher Cybersecurity for ‘Internet of Things’ Products
September 07, 2022

A proposed European Union bill will fine makers of “internet of things” (IOT) products if they don’t meet stringent rules aimed at cutting down on cyberattacks, the Financial Times (FT) wrote Wednesday (Sept. 7). Companies will have to get certificates showing they’re meeting the basic...

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New FTC Data Directives Driving Change at Car Dealerships
July 19, 2022

When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) posted an article about internet of things (IoT) devices that can derive highly sensitive information about users and are subject to regulation, connected cars were high on the list, second only to smartphones.  The July 11 blog post referenced...

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Auto, Industrial Uses Driving Growth in IoT Market 
June 24, 2022

The total addressable market (TAM) for Internet of Things (IoT) applications is expected to grow between 8% and 10% over the next three years, BlackBerry executive chairman and CEO John Chen said Thursday (June 23) during the company’s quarterly earnings call.  BlackBerry’s own IoT revenue...

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IoT Gives Fleets an Edge in Safety, Efficiency — and Customer Service
June 17, 2022

The digital transformation enabled by Internet of Things (IoT) devices and services has driven improvements in everything from vehicle maintenance and asset management to employee engagement and customer satisfaction, according to two customers of connected operations cloud provider Samsara. Read more: IoT Helps Freight Companies...

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IoT Helps Freight Companies Tackle Inflation
June 06, 2022

Companies are investing in digital transformation to fight inflation and overcome other challenges, Samsara executives said Thursday (June 2) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. Those in such essential industries as transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, utilities and farming are using data-driven...

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EU Report on Internet of Things Highlights Potential Competition Concerns 
January 25, 2022

The European Commission published a sector inquiry into consumer Internet of Things (IoT) last Thursday, analyzing the competitive landscape, emerging trends and potential competition issues.  The report summarizes the responses from more than 200 companies active in the manufacturing of smart devices, the provision of...

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China’s Xiaomi Champions New Global Common Standards for IoT Security
January 17, 2022

Chinese consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company Xiaomi is championing a new global standard for artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) security that aims to reassure people about data safety while using IoT products, according to a Monday (Jan. 17) press release. “Users’...

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IoT Platforms Aim to Speed Connected Economy’s Evolution
January 04, 2022

Weave the web of connectivity — with 5G, with all manner of mobile devices — and the Internet of Things takes shape. Add platforms into the mix, and the rise of a truly seamless continuum of services takes shape, with a single point of entry...

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AWS, 1NCE Team to Scale IoT Platform Globally
January 04, 2022

Internet of things (IoT) connectivity provider 1NCE is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to advance the growth of 1NCE’s IoT platform globally, deepen the association between both companies, and establish the next level IoT software to accelerate the deployment of projects worldwide. 1NCE offers...