The concept of a digital world that evolves from the definition of ubiquitous computing is known as the “Internet of Things” (IoT). It is a network of physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data.

North America digital twin market size to surpass $1.5bn by 2026

According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the North America digital twin market forecast is likely to witness a spiraling demand from multiple industrial sectors through the next five years. The development of cutting-edge technologies has…

The smart way to save 30% on energy bills

A new Powering Change whitepaper, published by Schneider Electric, highlights how much more can be done to address the UK’s high levels of energy waste, at a time when every penny counts for UK businesses and consumers.    With energy…

Upcoming IoT event: Smart City Expo 2022

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions organised by Fira de Barcelona, will host over 1,000 exhibitors on its 11th edition, held from the 15th to 17th of November 2022. Under…

Technology at The Foundation (City Digital: Season 2, Episode 3)

Following on from Episode 2, this three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into smart cities, focusing on the rise of smart homes built from the ground up with technology in mind. Join them as they explore the ways that technology is transforming the…

Schneider and AVEVA digitise Kunming CGE water supply to improve water management

Schneider Electric and industrial software leader AVEVA are reshaping the digital core of Kunming CGE (KMCGE) water supply’s water management system. The combination of AVEVA and Schneider Electric’s software, technology and water domain experience are providing KMCGE with better operational…

Beyond the Walls (City Digital: Season 2, Episode 2)

Following on from Episode 1, this three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into smart cities, focusing on the rise of smart homes built from the ground up with technology in mind. Join them as they explore the ways that technology is transforming the…

What can ASICs do for the smart cities of the future?

According to the United Nations, 68 per cent of the global population could be living in urban areas by 2050. To cope with this increase, cities are focusing on the use of technology to improve equity for residents, facilitate more…

From smart vending to eco-friendly deliveries

Wireless Logic Group has announced the results of a Censuswide report into the ongoing digitisation of consumer behaviour and adoption of next level retail experiences. In particular, the report examines how an increase in food deliveries, omnichannel shopping and cashless…

Welcome to Your Smart Home (City Digital: Season 2, Episode 1)

Following on from Season 1, this three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into smart cities, focusing on the rise of smart homes built from the ground up with technology in mind. Join them as they explore the ways that technology is transforming…

Connected beehives are being built all over Sweden

BeeLab, an initiative by the Nordic tech company Tietoevry, has been awarded SEK 600 000 in funding from the Swedish Board of Agriculture (Jordbruksverket) to expand the network of connected beehives throughout Sweden. Data collected from the connected hives are…