News
Internet of Things (IoT)
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December 18, 2018
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Dec'18
Vodafone spreads Christmas cheer with a 4G drone
Vodafone has conducted a test flight of the UK’s first drone delivery controlled over its 4G network
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December 18, 2018
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Dec'18
Mobile security needs a rethink for the 5G era
A report released through the government’s 5G Testbeds and Trials programme has recommended the UK rethink its mobile security strategy
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December 18, 2018
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Dec'18
Ofcom fires starting gun for new mobile spectrum auction
Mobile spectrum in the 700MHz and 3.6-3.8GHz bands will be put up for auction either late in 2019 or early in 2020
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December 17, 2018
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Dec'18
Top 10 ASEAN stories of 2018
Organisations across Southeast Asia have been doubling down on efforts to take the lead in digital transformation initiatives
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December 10, 2018
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Port of Rotterdam uses floating lab to learn about automation in harbour
A ship will soon be converted to a floating laboratory to test automation technologies at the Netherlands port
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December 04, 2018
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Financial institutions’ data at risk despite security spending
Despite increased spending on cyber security, digital transformation and advanced attacks mean financial institutions’ data is still at risk, a report reveals
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November 30, 2018
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APAC healthcare providers reaping digital transformation returns
Digital transformation could potentially double the improvements in integrated care by 2020, study finds
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November 29, 2018
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UK cyber security strategy making ‘good progress’
The National Cyber Security Strategy is making good progress, but there is much left to be done, according to a Cabinet Office official
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November 28, 2018
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HPE shows off first fruits of $4bn edge computing investment
Tech supplier has beefed up its Edgeline portfolio with new hardware and software offerings to make it easier to manage edge devices, applications and data
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November 27, 2018
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Billions missing out on digital society as internet use soars
As global internet usage continues to soar, billions of people around the world are missing out on the potential benefits of getting online, according to Cisco
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November 27, 2018
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Nov'18
Poor Wi-Fi connectivity damaging to home life, say UK consumers
A study for BT has revealed a substantial proportion of UK families feel they are being let down by poor in-home Wi-Fi networks
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November 27, 2018
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Nov'18
Oslo: A hub for the social startup scene
The Norwegian capital is thriving from a unique combination of business agility, a cultural receptiveness to technology, and a social desire to do good
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November 22, 2018
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Nov'18
Smart meter benefits cut by old technology and rising costs
Energy companies may end up spending billions unless they can install smart meters more cheaply
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November 13, 2018
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Nov'18
5G will unleash digital transformation for UK enterprises
Mobile operator EE is working hand-in-hand with its largest enterprise customers to realise the potential of its future 5G mobile network
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November 08, 2018
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Researcher urges IoT security legislation
Suppliers of internet connected devices are largely failing to improve the security of their products, exposing users to privacy risks, so there is no choice but to legislate in this area, says a researcher
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November 08, 2018
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Nov'18
Self-driving cars may have to break law, says Law Commission
Self-driving cars may have to break the rules of the road to operate safely, and the Law Commissions of England, Wales and Scotland are embarking on a consultation to seek input on how to manage this
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November 06, 2018
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Nov'18
Smart Dubai platform is the backbone of the city's transformation
Aisha bin Bishr, director general at Smart Dubai Office, talks about the Smart Data platform and soon-to-be-unveiled UAE Pass, a digital ID and signature which is being touted as one of the foundations a city needs to transform
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November 05, 2018
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Future Decoded 2018: How Seadrill uses IoT 3km undersea
Sensors on deep sea rigs are part of Seadrill's digital transformation strategy, which combines advanced analytics, the internet of things and machine learning
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November 01, 2018
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Nov'18
Robotic delivery service hits the streets of Milton Keynes
Following extensive testing and a limited commercial roll-out in campus enterprise environments, Estonian robotics firm Starship Technologies is launching a direct-to-consumer robot delivery service in Milton Keynes
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October 31, 2018
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IoT R&D projects missed out on £10m of government funding
A series of delays and disruption caused chiefly by changes in project ownership meant the government’s IoT UK Research and Innovation Programme failed to use a quarter of its allocated budget between 2015 and 2018
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October 31, 2018
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Oct'18
Inside Schneider Electric’s Batam smart factory
The French energy management and automation firm has nearly halved material wastage by applying smart manufacturing technologies at its Indonesia plant
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October 26, 2018
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IoT ecosystem needs to be investigated, say experts
A conference of IoT experts convened by Enisa and Europol has made key recommendations to ensure security vulnerabilities do not overshadow benefits
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October 25, 2018
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Oct'18
Vodafone claims UK 5G first
Mobile network operator Vodafone claims the activation of a trial site in Manchester marks the first time mobile data traffic has been streamed to and from the internet exclusively over 5G technology
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October 24, 2018
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Autonomous taxi trials underway in Dubai
Dubai’s transport authority has started road testing the region’s first autonomous taxi, designed in partnership with Dubai Silicon Oasis and DG World
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October 23, 2018
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HP ties up with Singapore university on Industry 4.0
The personal computing and printer giant has opened a research facility at Nanyang Technological University to advance digital manufacturing technologies
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October 22, 2018
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Cab firm to map 250,000 miles of London roads for CAVs
Cab operator Addison Lee has teamed up with CAV software specialist Oxbotica to start preparing the streets of London for self-driving cars
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October 18, 2018
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Drivers have dangerous misconceptions about self-driving cars
People seem to be confused about the difference between autonomous and assisted driving technology, with worrying implications for road safety, says Thatcham Research
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October 18, 2018
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Internet of things challenges in storage and data
The internet of things (IoT) brings challenges, with a host of new edge devices and data. We look at edge and core processing, compliance and information lifecycle management in IoT
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October 18, 2018
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Middle East gears up for 5G
The race for 5G is well and truly under way, and the UAE and Saudi Arabia are well positioned to be among the first countries in the world to deliver the benefits of this new telecoms protocol
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October 17, 2018
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Nordic CTO interview: Anders Johanson, Husqvarna
Husqvarna is on a journey to transform itself into a product and services company by using the latest digital technology and Anders Johnson is a driving force behind it
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October 16, 2018
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UK faces 10 cyber attacks a week as hostile states step up hacking, says NCSC
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has thwarted more than 1,600 attacks over the past two years – many by hostile nation states
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October 15, 2018
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Oct'18
Big expectations, huge presence: Gitex 2018 opens
Artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality are all in the spotlight at Gitex Technology Week 2018 in Dubai
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October 15, 2018
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Oct'18
IoT firms sign up to UK security code of practice
Internet of things technology firms have begun signing up to a UK code of practice to strengthen the security of internet-connected devices. The code is expected to form the basis of an international standard
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October 11, 2018
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Highways England demonstrates connected cars in Kent
Connected cars are being demonstrated on roads in Kent as part of a project to improve safety and improve traffic flows
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October 10, 2018
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Huawei Connect 2018: Huawei tackles barriers to effective AI
At its annual customer and technology event, Huawei chairman Eric Xu set out 10 key challenges facing AI, and revealed how the networking supplier’s strategy will help to address these
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October 01, 2018
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UK will unilaterally tax web giants, says Hammond
Chancellor threatens to go it alone on tax reform for digital services businesses if an international agreement cannot be reached
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October 01, 2018
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Oct'18
Two autonomous vehicle projects funded in government contest
The National Infrastructure Commission’s Roads for the Future contest has awarded a £50,000 prize fund to two projects exploring how to make the UK’s roads ready for connected and autonomous vehicles
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September 24, 2018
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Alibaba Cloud and Intel team up on IoT
The Joint Edge Computing Platform lets enterprises train AI models at the edge of a network to support real-time decision-making
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September 20, 2018
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Alibaba debuts its first service robot
Chinese tech firm is eyeing a slice of the global robotics market, starting with a service robot that delivers items to hotel guests
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September 19, 2018
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Alibaba Cloud making deeper push into smart cities
At its annual conference in Hangzhou, Chinese cloud supplier Alibaba demonstrated the transformative impact of its technologies on society and called for more manufacturers to adopt smart manufacturing processes
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September 19, 2018
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Medical firm debuts internet-connected prosthetic limbs
Orthotic and prosthetic services business Hanger is trialling five connected prosthetic limbs with support from AT&T’s Foundry innovation lab
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September 18, 2018
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AI is crucial element of security strategy in the IoT era
Machine learning and network visibility for users and internet of things devices are essential to battle threats inside the enterprise, according to a new report
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September 17, 2018
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Middle East hungry for digitisation, says GE’s Bill Ruh
The Middle East is among the most enthusiastic regions in terms of applying digital business models to traditional industries
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August 23, 2018
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KT shows off 5G’s potential at Asian Games
The South Korean telecoms bigwig is showcasing a host of 5G applications at the Asian Games in the run up to the commercial launch of its 5G network next year
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August 14, 2018
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Driverless cars heading for Bromley and Croydon
A 10-month data-gathering exercise will pave the way for an autonomous vehicle ride-sharing service to start operation in 2019
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August 09, 2018
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Smart cities a tempting target for cyber attackers
Smart cities are an attractive target for cyber attackers because of the growing number of connected systems embedded throughout their infrastructure
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August 07, 2018
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IT must prepare for an IoT-enabled digital workplace
Smart lighting, intelligent speakers and screen-mirroring are among the technologies that are moving from the home into the office – and all have an impact on IT
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August 06, 2018
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Centrica invests in software for electric vehicle charging
Investment will help Centrica provide a fully managed electric vehicle charging service for businesses
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August 03, 2018
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UK security centre to launch IoT security standard
The London-based Centre for Strategic Cyber Space and Security Science is working on an internet of things security standard and has roped in participants from eight markets
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August 02, 2018
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Audi to test 5G use cases in car production
German carmaker Audi is working with Sweden’s Ericsson to run field tests of 5G mobile networking technology exploring its applications on the factory floor