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Cloud Expo | Carbon accounting challenges in getting data centres and electronics green

On day two of Cloud Expo in London, a panel of academics and industry execs addressed the need for companies to get serious with Carbon Accounting, exploring the benefits and warning of the risks that plague the issue. Opening the…

The security considerations needed to create a successful smart city

Smart cities, the hailed culmination of the mass IoT revolution for the everyday use, are slowly beginning to take shape in countries across the world. With some cities going piece-meal, like Zurich in Switzerland implementing a Smart City Strategy that…

PETRAS | balancing benefits with security of wearables in healthcare

February 21st saw PETRAS’ first event of the year kick off to a packed show, with attendees being informed on the possibilities and pitfalls of the growing implementation of tech in various sectors – like wearables in healthcare. PETRAS, a…

Cellular dominates, yet harmonisation key in connectivity | interview with Blues President Jim Hassman

IoT connectivity is growing on a rapid scale, with around 14 billion connected IoT devices in deployment, and billions more to come by the beginning of 2030. Like with the many variations of devices that can be connected, the ways…

Quantum, Cloud, 6G, chips and AI – Keysight’s predictions for 2024

IoT’s promise to revolutionise the way we interact with the world is well underway. Yet, its evolution is underpinned and accelerated by advancements in other key areas: Quantum computing, Cloud technology, 6G, Semiconductor development, and AI to name a few.…

Lessons from Anglian Water’s large-scale Digital Twin deployment

As a company expands, and so does its IoT applications, the vast data it collects to give insights, could begin to become a blur. Although things like AI can condense and streamline mass quantities of it into actionable insights, understanding…

Silent Night, IoT Delight: rewiring the nativity story

Imagine if we could rewind over two millennia and sprinkle a little modern tech magic on the first Christmas. Picture Bethlehem, not just as a bustling biblical town but as a hotspot for the wonders of IoT. From Mary and…

Study reveals ‘breakthrough’ as ‘indoor solar’ to power smart devices

In the groundbreaking study, researchers embarked on an innovative investigation to determine the most efficient photovoltaic (PV) systems for indoor use. Recognising the burgeoning IoT market and the increasing need for efficient power sources for smart home devices, the study…

Researchers develop robot that can recreate recipes by watching cooking videos

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a robotic ‘chef’ capable of learning to cook various dishes by observing cooking videos. Initially programmed with eight basic salad recipes, the robot could then identify and replicate a demonstrated recipe after…

AI, autonomous driving and going beyond vehicle data | Interview with Wialon boss Aliaksandr Kuushynau

IoT Insider sat down with Wialon boss Aliaksandr Kuushynau on the final day (December 7th) of Telematics Vilnius 2023 to discuss how its platform, which offers GPS tracking and IoT monitoring of vehicles and assets, plans to stay ahead with…