Internet of Things (IoT)
Find out more about the emerging Internet of Things (IoT), read the latest definition and get advice on how to manage the massive growth in connected devices and objects. Learn how to deploy the Internet of Things and assess its future impact on the network.
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News
26 Apr 2024
Global 5G non-terrestrial networks show growth but stay in infancy
Mobile industry trade body’s latest report on satellite networks for cellular comms shows that while satellites are rapidly gaining prominence, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks, phone services and broadband is still unclear Continue Reading
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25 Apr 2024
Extreme Connect 2024: AI in networks to live or die by trust
Cloud networking provider unveils hub for research, development and innovation in networking previews, tapping AI to offer a new way to design, optimise and deploy networks Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2015
Philips uses AWS and IoT to deliver healthcare in the home
Philips plans to make it easier for patients to self-monitor their health using Amazon web services (AWS) cloud and the internet of things (IoT) technologies Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Oct 2015
IT giants Dell and EMC unite
In this week's Computer Weekly, Dell's proposed $67bn acquisition of EMC would be the biggest in the history of IT – we assess the implications. £175bn of IT outsourcing contracts come up for renewal in the next three years- what are your options? And we hear from IT leaders about security and the internet of things. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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14 Oct 2015
Low-power WANs overlooked for IoT connectivity, says Beecham
Beecham Research says machine-to-machine comms and the internet of things (IoT) will turn to low-power wide area networks (WANs) over mobile grids Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2015
Three technologies to drive business
Emerging technologies such as 3D printers, the internet of things and APIs will deliver new business opportunities, and CIOs are in a position to drive forward these business strategies Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2015
Ford uses space robot communications to serve connected cars
Ford collaborates with St Petersburg State Polytechnic University in Russia to develop car communications using technology designed for space robotics Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2015
Internet of things is next step along Infiniti Red Bull’s F1 journey
Formula 1 team Infiniti Red Bull Racing is beginning to explore the potential of the IoT as it makes ongoing improvements to its networking infrastructure with support from AT&T Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2015
Keeping up with Cassandra, the NoSQL database
What does Call of Duty, the Hive smart thermostats, Social Weather and the William Hill bookie app all have in common? They are all powered by the Apache Cassandra NoSQL database Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2015
AXA PPP gives clients online GP appointments
UK healthcare insurer AXA PPP gives clients access to online GP appointments from anywhere in the world Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2015
Medical devices must be secure by design, say industry experts
The information security industry is calling for medical device manufacturers to design and build cyber security into all internet-enabled devices after thousands are found to be hackable Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2015
Free energy from radio waves could power the internet of things
A pocket-sized pollution monitor is one of the first applications to use free energy from Wi-Fi and mobile phone signals Continue Reading
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News
23 Sep 2015
Tech innovation leads the 'slow demise of traditional broadcast'
The broadcast sector is being revolutionised by internet technology, as delegates to the annual IBC show in Amsterdam found out Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Sep 2015
Inside Taiwan: The engine room of the internet of things
Computer Weekly travelled to Taiwan to meet some of the tech companies that are quietly laying the foundations for the internet of things Continue Reading
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07 Sep 2015
Myanmar internet gets boost with content delivery network
Myanmar internet users will start benefiting from changes in the law that encourages foreign direct investment in communications infrastructures Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2015
Troubled HTC to restructure as smartphone shipments plummet
Taiwanese company announces major business restructure targeting connected lifestyle and wearable products following disappointing results Continue Reading
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11 Aug 2015
British Gas trials app-based smart-meter display
My energy live app will display real-time energy use on a smartphone, says British Gas Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2015
Investment in the internet of things boosts revenue for manufacturers
A TCS report reveals executives plan to increase spending on IoT initiatives to boost business Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2015
Huawei to implement 4.5G network for Shanghai Disney
Huawei signs world’s first 4.5G network co-operation agreement to implement a smart city network at the Shanghai Disney resort Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2015
The internet of things could save the honeybee from extinction
Gemalto’s M2M unit is developing an ambitious project with agricultural science firm Eltopia and the University of Minnesota. The objective: to save the honeybee from extinction Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2015
Cisco launches IoT System for enterprise and smart cities
Cisco unveils 15 products to address the growing complexity of internet of things deployments Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2015
Peugeot Citroën prepares for in-car apps with Sierra Wireless
French car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën plans to deploy device-to-cloud technology to support its connected car strategy Continue Reading
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15 May 2015
Rentokil opens up core IT systems to business
The IT department at Rentokil Initial has delivered coding interfaces to its back-end ERP system to enable the business to create new applications Continue Reading
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08 May 2015
The IoT industry needs to do more to secure data, says Beecham Research
There are key areas where the industry supporting the internet of things (IoT) needs to provide better security, according to Beecham Research Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2015
IoT benefits and privacy not mutually exclusive, says industry expert
It is possible to mitigate the privacy and security risks of the internet of things (IoT) without losing its benefits, according to an industry expert Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2015
CIO interview: Fernando Birman, head of the digital office, Solvay
After years of IT work to support major M&A activity, global chemicals company Solvay is focusing on innovation to drive internal efficiency Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2015
Internet of things and 5G network research priority in 2015 Budget
Research into the internet of things and the 5G networks to support it figured highly in chancellor George Osborne’s 2015 Budget Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2015
Ford drives connected car journey with Microsoft Azure
The Microsoft Azure cloud will be used to power Ford's new software delivery and vehicle monitoring service Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2015
Satya Nadella: Every business will be a software business
Digitisation may the buzzword business leaders are trying to grasp, but Microsoft has begun its journey to build a digitisation product portfolio Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2015
Smart meter project in danger of outright failure, government warned
A report from the Energy and Climate Change Committee has warned that plans to install smart meters across the UK by 2020 are veering off-track Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2015
CIO interview: Connected cars set CIO agenda at Volvo
IT has always tried to align with the business, but for Klas Bendrik, group CIO at Volvo Cars, it seems business has aligned with IT Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2015
ARM unleashes internet of things potential with starter kit
Chip-maker ARM has collaborated with IBM to launch the mbed IoT Starter Kit, pitched at SMEs and application developers Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2015
Newport to get resilient fibre ring for community safety projects
As part of a wide-reaching regeneration plan, Newport City Council deploys resilient fibre optic network to support community safety Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2015
IoT could be key to farming, says Beecham Research
The internet of things could be key to the farming industry meeting the challenge of increasing food production by 70% by 2050, says report Continue Reading
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Photo Story
13 Jan 2015
International CES 2015: The themes at the biggest tech show of the year
This Computer Weekly photo story explores the themes of this year's 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show held by CEA in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Jan 2015
The internet-enabled car of the future
In this week's Computer Weekly, we report from CES in Las Vegas, where car makers gave a glimpse of how the internet of things is going to improve the driving experience. We look at the price wars in the public cloud market and assess what it means for enterprise IT. And we start our buyer's guide on software-defined everything. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2014
Technology needed to help ambulance services cope with increased demand
The future of the ambulance and emergencies services needs more investment in networking Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2014
CGI secures communications between pilots and air traffic control
Satellite communications firm Inmarsat has outsourced the provision of security IT and services to CGI Continue Reading