Retail giants Amazon, Aldi and Tesco are trialling checkout-free stores in the UK, where customers can conveniently grab their shopping and leave the store without visiting a cashier. It’s clear that consumers today expect intuitive digital services as standard –…
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Smart-Tactor contactors provide critical data to improve system performance
Sensata Technologies announced the availability of the new GXC and MXC series of Smart-Tactor contactors with CAN bus communication which provide valuable data for improved system performance, reliability, and diagnostics in military, battery system, energy storage, commercial vehicle and industrial…
Protecting your business from mobile security risks
According to the Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021, 39% of UK businesses experienced a cybersecurity attack last year. For business owners, this statistic is worrying — risking reputation, integrity and ultimately commercial success. As we move towards an increasingly…
Using IoT to monitor CO2 in a ‘COVID’ world
Today it is widely accepted, important and encouraged to keep indoor working spaces as well ventilated as possible to reduce the risk of Covid-19, other viruses and disease spreading. This is vital in many working environments where people congregate: such…
How blockchain can add trust to the IoT
Despite growing adoption, trust is often the missing component for businesses to fully embrace IoT technology. After all, if we are going to make real-time, automated and critical decisions or transactions based on IoT data, we need to know it…
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…
