Nicholas Fearn
Connected tech adoption in manufacturing set to double
Despite the promises the IoT makes for more efficiency and cost reductions, many manufacturers have yet to get the message, according to a new study...
UK aims for world leadership in battery tech
The UK is looking to become a world leader and boost its expertise in battery technology through a new £246 million investment scheme announced...
Automotive insurers admit to being ill-prepared for digital risks
A study published this week has found that only 18 percent of motor insurers believe that the industry is capable of responding to digital...
Bullguard researchers find serious flaws in smart home alarm
A team of researchers at security specialist Bullguard has identified a range of serious flaws in a connected burglar alarm.
Security researchers at the...
Signagelive and Layered Solutions team up to transform emergency communications
Signagelive, which creates software to manage digital signage screens, has formed a strategic partnership with Layered Solutions to transform the way emergency events are...
Survey: Facilities managers look to IoT for building performance boost
A growing number of facilities managers are investing in IoT technology to improve the performance of the buildings they manage, according to a recent...
TUMI and AT&T launch tracking device for travellers
Luggage company TUMI has teamed up with US telco AT&T to launch a wireless device – the TUMI Global Locator – to help travellers...
ARM buys eSIM company Simulity Labs for £11.7 million
Semiconductor company ARM has acquired embedded software specialist Simulity Labs for £11.7 million from Foresight, a leading private equity investment company.
Simulity creates embedded operating...
Ford creates dedicated robotics and AI R&D team
Car manufacturing giant Ford has formed a dedicated team to extend its capabilities and research across robotics and artificial intelligence.
In a blog post...
Discovery Ag and NNNCo create rural IoT network for Australia’s farmers
Australian agritech business Discovery Ag and connectivity specialist the National Narrowband Network Company (NNNCo) are forming a new joint venture to develop and roll...
Actility adds Cisco to list of financial backers
Actility, a specialist in low-power, wide-area network (LPWAN) connectivity for the IoT, has announced Cisco as a participant in its $75 million Series D...
Persirai leads in botnet battle for connected cameras, researchers find
Research conducted by security software company Trend Micro has identified four types of botnets affecting connected cameras.
The company used custom http servers to analyze the...