Are digital twins key to smart city rollouts?

Digital twin’s dawn has seen the technology increasingly rolled out across a range of sectors in efforts for organisations and industries to evaluate and optimise processes before committing. The adage ‘measure twice cut once’ applies as the technology allows companies…

Cost-efficient, small-capacity memory for IIoT and smart city applications

The industry is vying for ever-increasing gigabyte capacities. And yet there are countless applications that only require a fraction of this storage space. Typical applications include green IIoT technologies like charging stations, smart meters, and PV inverters, for which only…

Why security is critical for IoT

The security landscape for IoT devices is checkered. Some IoT products implement robust security measures, while others have not prioritised protection, making them more vulnerable to attacks by malicious actors. It’s still relatively common to read about attacks (and hacks)…

Ethernet switch receives CC-Link IE TSN conformance certification

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has certified the conformance of Advantech’s latest industrial Ethernet switch, the EKI-8510G, with CC-Link IE TSN. This latest addition to the portfolio of devices compatible with the CLPA’s network technology highlights the market demand for…

World’s most remote robot automates Amazon reforestation project

A pilot project between ABB Robotics and US non-profit organisation Junglekeepers is demonstrating the role Cloud technology can play in making reforestation faster, more efficient and scalable. ABB Robotics is supporting Junglekeepers in its mission to protect 55,000 acres of…

Delivering environmental value – the SI opportunity

Countries globally are coming together to address the financial implications of climate change and deliver solutions for those communities most at risk. It is now vital to deliver ubiquitous access to smart technologies that will mitigate the effects of environmental…

What innovations will IoT in space bring? | Interview with Air Direct Solutions’ Paul Kostek

Paul Kostek, systems engineer at Air Direct Solutions, a US systems engineering and project management services company, and IEEE member, talks to IoT Insider about the growing phenomenon of IoT in space and what innovation the growing developments in it…

How IIoT technologies are shaping the future of healthcare

As a beacon of transformation, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is making waves in various sectors, with healthcare standing at the forefront of this digital revolution. With an expected market value of over $135 billion by 2025, the IIoT…

Better beer with IoT

With over 100 breweries in Minnesota (MN) alone, craft beer is really hopping. However, they’ve been able to evolve thanks, in part, to the Internet of Things (IoT). When I heard the Thief River Falls, MN-based Rivers and Rails brewery…

Empowering the partner ecosystem: how businesses can gain resilience connectivity

IoT is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. Yet, with more devices connected, the opportunities for businesses to innovate and improve their operations are endless. In today’s networked economy, the ability to create value depends primarily on the relationships built with other firms.…