Freddie Roberts
Japanese companies form alliance to accelerate smart factories
A group of companies in Japan have formed the Flexible Factory Partner Alliance (FFPA) in order to encourage the use of IoT in factories.
The...
Americans happy to share data in emergencies, but snooping fears remain
The majority of US consumers would happily share their personal data with police or healthcare providers via IoT devices, but there are limits to what...
Brewing company draughts in Rockwell Automation to boost production
Cleveland, Ohio-based Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) has invested in manufacturing analytics technology from Rockwell Automation to scale its production efforts.
As data proliferates, seemingly...
Harlequins expands use of wearables to improve player performance
London-based Premiership rugby union side Harlequins has expanded its partnership with sports technology company Catapult Sports to better track and improve player performance.
The club...
IBM launches new security services for connected cars and IoT
IBM Security today announced the launch of two new security testing practice areas focused on automotive security and the IoT. In other words, these...
Connected supply chains still a way off for consumer goods, says...
The digital transformation of consumer goods supply chains is being held back by legacy infrastructure, according to a recent survey from IoT start-up, Evrythng.
In...
Microsoft delves further into IoT with GLAS smart thermostat
Microsoft is delving further into the world of IoT and smart building technologies, via a partnership with Johnson Controls to introduce a new smart thermostat.
The...
Cyber amateurs protect smart home from real-time invasion
In a challenge set up by technology consultancy Roke and the UK Cabinet Office-backed Cyber Security Challenge UK, 42 cyber security amateurs have prevented...
Shell joins digital twin initiative for offshore oil and gas assets
Oil and gas company Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) has become the first operator to sign up as a participant in a two-year digital twin...
Chelsea FC teams up with Ericsson on connected football stadium
Networking and telecoms equipment company, Ericsson, has been chosen as the official connectivity partner for Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea Football Club.
As part...
Octo Telematics invests $40 million in IoT insurance platform
Octo Telematics, known for its telematics products for the automotive insurance industry, has developed an Internet of Things insurance platform.
Dubbed the Next Generation Platform...
Formula 1 challenges IoT community to enhance fan experience
Telecoms and cloud company Tata Communications, the official connectivity provider to Formula 1, is challenging the motorsports and technology communities to devise ways of...