In response to the surging use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), also called industrial mobile robots, in Industry 4.0 operations, the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), together with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), recently released the second increment of…
Industry Insights
IoT Insider’s exclusive input from industry examines the application, theories, and plans professionals are conjuring for IoT so you can stay informed of the latest trends in the sphere.
IoT coupled with decentralised networks are creating sustainable water supply systems
One of the marvels of modern society is readily available water, whether from the kitchen faucet or the drinking fountain in the local park or the fire hydrants on every street. To make this possible, underneath every city exists a…
Securing the future: Embedded security vs cybersecurity in IoT devices
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, the focus on securing these devices has shifted significantly. Traditional cybersecurity, which typically protects networks and data from attacks, must now extend into the very fabric of IoT devices through embedded…
IoT: Advancing modern healthcare
Efficiency. Productivity. Cost savings. These are just a few of the perks organisations can enjoy when leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT). Given how popular the technology has become among business owners lately, most of us are at least somewhat…
Sustainable battery alternatives for IoT devices
In the expansive landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), the quest for sustainable power solutions has emerged as a pivotal challenge. With the IoT market forecasted to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2025, the demand for efficient power solutions has…
What can we learn from the 2G sunset in the US?
3G has already gone or going fast. Now the 2G network is shutting down around the globe. In the UK and Germany, the intention is to phase out 2G services by 2033 at the latest but other regions including the…
What will the NIS2 Directive mean for smaller organisations
First established in July 2016, The Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS), encompassed two groups— the operators of essential services; and relevant digital service providers. The aim of the directive was to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and, while somewhat effective, it…
Managing a busy multi-point wireless network
Wireless telemetry systems are a crucial tool for effective data monitoring in industries such as aerospace, agriculture, construction, engineering, marine, mining, petrochemical and utilities. While classic master-slave systems, typically used when sending data from a single point to a top…
IoT’s role in driving a sustainable future
Climate change is a global issue, putting organisations under increasing pressure to become more sustainable and reduce waste. There is always a delicate balance that needs to be struck between decreasing the businesses’ impact on the environment while also keeping…
Why the FCC misses the mark on IoT security
Last month, merely days after the EU passed the landmark Cyber Resilience Act, the Biden Administration proudly announced its own achievement: a cybersecurity labelling programme for connected products. However, one need only read as far as the third word of…
