Rene Millman
Rene Millman is a freelance writer and broadcaster who covers IoT, mobile technology, cloud, and infrastructure. In the past, he has also worked as an analyst for both Gartner and IDC. He has made numerous television appearances discussing the technology trends and companies that shape our lives.
Protect IoT data, not IoT devices, says Verizon
Securing IoT implementations may involve concentrating on protecting data rather than devices, according to Verizon.
In many cases, it makes more sense to prioritize IoT...
Gemalto survey: Governments should intervene on IoT security
Confidence in IoT security is seriously lacking among both consumers and businesses, Gemalto's study finds.
Some nine out of ten consumers lack confidence in the...
Reaper IoT botnet proves less virulent than expected
Reaper madness fails to materialize, with the spread of the new malware not as extensive as originally estimated, claim Arbor Networks researchers.
The Reaper malware...
Homehack could turn LG appliances into spy kit for cyber criminals
Check Point researchers warn that criminals could turn vacuum cleaners and dishwashers from LG into equipment for espionage.
Researchers at IT security company Check Point have...
LeasePlan and TomTom partner on connected fleet management
Fleet management company LeasePlan is to offer TomTom’s cloud-based fleet management technology to its corporate customers.
Under the terms of a new agreement between LeasePlan...
New botnet could take down the internet in “cyberstorm”, says Check...
Researchers uncover a rapidly spreading botnet malware taking over IoT devices and posing risk of "cyberstorm".
A massive botnet is forming to create a “cyber-storm that could...
Telecom Italia launches NB-IoT network
Telecom Italia's NB-IoT network will cover three-quarters of country by end of month, the company claims.
Italian mobile operator Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) has launched...
European home automation market to reach $806.1 million by 2022
A new Frost & Sullivan report sets the scene for double-digital growth in the European home automation market.
The European home automation market is set...
Samsung unveils NB-IoT GPS smart tag
A new tag from Samsung can track pets, children and personal belongings indoors and out.
Samsung has launched a new tracking tag it claims is...
Akamai launches intelligent platform for IoT
Akamai Technologies has revealed its plan to help manufacturers integrate IoT devices with existing IT infrastructure.
Content delivery company Akamai's IoT strategy centres on its Akamai Intelligent Platform, which...
VMware, SAP team up for enterprise IoT adoption race
SAP and VMWare announce they will work together on a "pre-integrated, pre-tested solution" for fast IoT deployments.
VMware and SAP have unveiled a new partnership that they claim...
Husqvarna robotic lawnmowers to collect data in city parks
Robotic lawnmowers from Husqvarna are set to collect and report real-time environmental data from parks around the world.
IoT sensor company Telit has put wireless...