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…
DCC smart metering shows smart meters are key in Net Zero ambitions
The Data Communications Company (DCC) is a UK government-mandated organisation created to support a national rollout of smart meters and responsible for the secure communication infrastructure that supports smart metering across the nation. DCC smart metering is enabled through a…
NFC charging emerging as a transformative technology
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…
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…
