Following on from our introductory article, “Alexa… Do I own a smart home?”, we have compiled a list of our top five features to look out for in smart homes. Some of them are already blowing up across the world…
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.
SaskTel advances partnership with eleven-x to enable smart city initiatives
Supplier of wireless smart city solutions, eleven-x, has announced it is extending its partnership with SaskTel to optimise information and communications technology networks in Saskatchewan. Under the multi-year agreement, eleven-x will continue to manage and operate SaskTel’s network of LoRaWAN…
Using low-power Wi-Fi to build a smart home
– Originally written by Omer Cheema, Head of the IoT Business Unit, Renesas – The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the growing trend of intelligent homes by forcing people to spend more time indoors. There has been a massive increase…
What are smart grids?
Traditional power grids, as most of us understand them, were designed towards the end of the 19th century. We spoke to the EVP for Global Power Products Division at Schneider Electric, Rohan Kelkar, who gave us an introduction to smart…
Top 20 sustainable smart cities
Research conducted by Disruptive Technologies has revealed Copenhagen to be the most sustainable smart city in the world, based upon a range of parameters. Oslo and Zurich were ranked second and third respectively. The research took into consideration a range…
Giving power to the consumer on the road to net-zero
– Originally written by Mike Woodhall, CEO, Chameleon Technology – Giving power to the consumer on the road to net-zero The way in which we engage with energy consumption within our homes has remained stuck in the dark ages, whereas…
Stovaris distributes Actility LoRaWAN solutions for smart cities
Stovaris, a Polish IoT distributor with more than 30 years of experience in the IT market in Poland, is now an Actility Channel Partner. Stovaris is a company in IoT distribution with a team specialised in all the areas needed for…
Focusing on smart city innovation to benefit citizens
Opening a panel at Connected Britain 2021, Redouane Ali, principal consultant at Cartesian, explained how, generally, when we discuss smart cities and smart technology, it is through the lens of the IoT and infrastructure. Consequently, many forget about smart cities’…
“Alexa… Do I own a smart home?”
When I asked my echo dot, ‘what is a smart home?’ Alexa replied, “Smart home devices are connected to your WiFi and can be controlled with apps or automated. I can control some devices like light bulbs and switches.” Not…
The 2021 Global Smart City Index
A study has been released by EasyPark about the most intelligent and future-proof cities in the world, revealing which cities are best adopting new technological solutions to improve their sustainability and liveability. As mobility innovators, the company understands the impact…
