The journey to a smart factory, what a smart factory looks like and how AI tools can be integrated into engineering were all questions that were answered in the latest episode of IoT Unplugged featuring Rachel Johnson, Principal Product Manager…
International Cat Day: How IoT keeps tabs on tabbies
In celebration of International Cat Day today (8th August), IoT Insider takes a look at the IoT technologies concerned cat owners can use to keep their pets safe. From GPS trackers to smart collars, these technologies are providing owners with…
Hubbcast identified “gap in insurance”: Q&A with Mohammad Aghababaie
The founding of Hubbcast over one year ago came about because Co-Founder and CEO Mohammad Aghababaie identified a “significant gap” in the insurance industry which could be filled by leveraging IoT data, he told IoT Insider in an exclusive interview.…
IoT Unplugged – S3:E5 – Harnessing AI in engineering
In this episode of IoT Unplugged, Rachel Johnson, Principal Product Manager at MathWorks spoke to IoT Insider about the integration of IoT, AI and advanced analytics in smart factories. Johnson provided examples of how smart factories are using IoT devices,…
How close are we to 5G connectivity in aircraft?
News of a trial testing out 5G connectivity that was announced as successfully integrated into an aircraft, poses a wider question about how close we are to bringing 5G capabilities into aeroplanes. The trial between Stratospheric Platforms Limited (SPL) and…
What is a fixed IP SIM?
A fixed IP SIM is a SIM with its own static, or ‘fixed’, IP address, which means when it’s deployed in a device, the device has a static IP address that doesn’t change. Fixed IP SIMs are particularly beneficial for…
Digging into decentralised wireless networks
Talking in depth to IoT Insider on the latest episode of IoT Unplugged was Amy Garland, Business Development Manager at the Helium Foundation who spoke about decentralised wireless networks and its intersection with blockchain technology. Then-named Helium Systems, the creators…
Smart meter rollout: Addressing challenges
The smart meter rollout, a critical component of modernising energy infrastructure and meeting countries’ goals of net zero, can be a complex endeavour. Although smart meters have advantages such as improved energy efficiency, better grid reliability and real-time data, widespread…
EU AI Act comes into force today
The EU AI Act, which is set to come into force on the 1st August 2024, marks the European Union’s (EU) first piece of regulation related to artificial intelligence (AI). With the first regulatory framework for AI proposed by the…
IoT Unplugged – S3:E4 – Facilitating connectivity with decentralised networks
Amy Garland, Business Development Manager at The Helium Foundation was the latest guest on IoT Unplugged, to discuss the advancement of decentralised wireless technology. In her role at The Helium Foundation she focuses on the Helium project, which supports two…
