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…

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,…

IoT connectivity advanced with secure tri-radio device

NXP Semiconductors announced the IW612, the industry’s “first” secure tri-radio device to support the Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and 802.15.4 protocols. Part of NXP’s new family of tri-radio products, the new device enables seamless, secure connectivity for smart home, automotive…

The exponential rise of PFP art

When reading about NFTs, you will undoubtedly hear the phrase ‘Photo for Profile’ or PFP for short. These digital assets are a type of NFT rapidly growing in popularity where supporters and communities of a particular NFT can switch their…

Debunking the myths around data centres

When it comes to data centres, what goes on inside these uninviting buildings can be mysterious.  It’s not always clear what role they play in society, leading to incorrect rumours and myths. Most people know two things: that data centres…

Softil releases annual outlook for the burgeoning MCX industry

The MCX industry is rapidly advancing in breadth and market availability. The promise of ubiquitous public safety broadband across the globe is finally becoming a reality and each and every new advance brings the full MCX revolution a little closer…

How passenger information contributes to customer satisfaction

At the end of a long journey, reaching their coveted destination will always feel very special for passengers. Once they’ve arrived, passengers will delete their tickets and forget about their luggage for a while, taking some time to relax. The…

IoT solutions deployed through coverage map

Senet, a provider of cloud-based software and services platforms that enable global connectivity and on-demand network build-outs for the Internet of Things (IoT), and Helium, the company behind the world’s largest decentralised wireless networks, introduced new network visualisation and planning tools…

SmarteCAM: the smart AI camera system

The camera, from e-con Systems, has now been validated by the AWS Device Qualification Program (DQP) under the AWS IoT Greengrass category. The camera has also been listed in the AWS Partner device catalogue. SmarteCAM has been certified by AWS…

Transforming the car into the ultimate edge device

NXP Semiconductors, an automotive semiconductor company, has announced a strategic partnership with Foxconn Industrial Internet, a subsidy company of Foxconn group. NXP will provide FII with its comprehensive portfolio of automotive technologies. The initial phase of the joint project will…