Near-field communication (NFC) charging is offering a solution to one of the most persistent challenges in IoT; power autonomy. NFC as a technology can transmit power as well as data. As IoT devices grow across different sectors from consumer wearables…
What is Zigbee? Investigating the wireless mesh network standard
The Zigbee protocol is a low-power, wireless mesh network that was introduced as a standard in the early noughties by the then Zigbee Alliance, now the Connectivity Standard Alliance (CSA). The protocol has had a significant impact in the IoT…
Consumer IoT: Ensuring security and privacy
Thanks to the evolution in technology, devices and protocols, the temperature settings in your smart fridge can be controlled remotely. And your voice assistant can tell you the weather, or what plans are in your calendar a week from now.…
The smart fishery of today: using IoT, AI and ML technologies
A smart fishery represents a deviation from traditional and conventional methods of aquaculture, using IoT devices, AI and machine learning (ML) to predict fish behaviours, optimise feeding schedules and detect diseases early. Modern day aquaculture is facing a range of…
PSTN switch off dates: what to know
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off dates are anticipated to take place by December 2025 in the UK, where existing landline services will be upgraded to digital technology. However, the BT Group announced earlier this year that it…
Q&A with Etay Maor, Founding Member of Cato CTRL
Businesses’ approach to cybersecurity today should be characterised as a proactive approach, and not reactive, according to Etay Maor, Chief Security Strategist and Founding Member of Cato CTRL, who recently spoke to IoT Insider in an exclusive interview. He also…
RFID tracking: an indispensable tool for industries
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking reflects one technology that has significantly impacted on a range of industries from retail to healthcare and the overall supply chain. As environmental consciousness about the overall supply chain grows, businesses are under increasing pressure…
What challenges do IoT deployments face? KORE webinar finds out
The multiple phases involved in building and deploying IoT devices and networks, from continuous monitoring and maintenance to handling data volumes and expanding geographical reach can face challenges at any point – which was the subject of a recent webinar…
IoT in environmental monitoring crucial for understanding climate
As the world population grows and climate change drives up temperatures and affects soil health desperately needed for growing crops, IoT in environmental monitoring is an incredibly useful tool as it leverages a range of technologies to monitor parameters crucial…
Wireless mesh networks supporting smart cities
Wireless mesh networks are significant to a smoothly operating smart city, according to Phil Beecher, President and CEO of Wi-SUN Alliance, in a recent podcast episode of IoT Unplugged, season 3. The technologies supporting smart cities are vast, as Beecher…
