Bea O'Flaherty
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The Product Journey (Supply Chain Transformed: Episode 2)

In Episode 2 of Digi-Key’s ‘Supply Chain Transformed’, we follow the product journey. This delves into the role of transportation in the supply chain, one which underpins production and distribution on a global scale. Digital transformation has pushed forward many…

Global consortium formed to advance IoT network coverage

Virtual satellite network operator, Wyld Networks, announced it has partnered with Eutelsat Communications, Senet, and TrakAssure, forming a consortium to bring integrated and interoperable terrestrial and satellite LoRaWAN IoT connectivity to customers across the globe. Through platform integrations, innovative sensor…

How blockchain can add trust to the IoT

Despite growing adoption, trust is often the missing component for businesses to fully embrace IoT technology. After all, if we are going to make real-time, automated and critical decisions or transactions based on IoT data, we need to know it…

Farnell launches fourth global IoT survey

Farnell, an Avnet Company and global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, has today launched its fourth global IoT Survey. The survey provides an opportunity for Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial IoT product designers and system engineers to…

Data-driven decisions are essential to connected places

Current approaches to investing in smart connected places is leading to inefficientnetwork investment. Based on recent client work and previous research, this article presents a four-stage data-driven decision-making framework for policy makers and local authority leaders. By embracing a top-down…

Factors that will influence the connected home market

Rising consumer expectations have collided with supply chain disruptions to redefine how network service providers (NSPs) bring compelling value-propositions to market. While product innovation on the customer premises equipment front once provided an opportunity for NSPs to secure a competitive…

3 technology trends for 2022

As the age-old saying goes: Change is the only constant in life. The same is particularly true for the IT industry. New technologies birth newer technologies and the cycle of exploration, innovation, and mastery continues on repeat. In my opinion,…

AI and the food industry

2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the iconic 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. As the first screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket’s life-changing visit to the famous confectionery manufacturing plant,…

CES 2022: Smart EV routing launched by WirelessCar

WirelessCar, a global leader in transformative digital vehicle services for connected cars, today announced the global launch of Smart EV Routing, a dynamic digital product that enables drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) to optimise their long-distance journeys. WirelessCar’s Smart EV Routing…

The investment case for IoT

Set against a backdrop of increased spending due to COVID-19, inflation and increasing customer expectations, local authorities are challenged to reduce spending, streamline services, and improve productivity. Intelligens Consulting’s research demonstrates that these challenges can be met by investing in…