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How the phrase ‘Internet of Things’ lost its way

In this exclusive feature for IoT Insider, Scott Brenton, Technology Director at Solsta argues that hype can prove a hindrance; and the phrase IoT has become confused Google has more than 5.6 billion hits for ‘Internet of Things’, but what…

How security vetted teams drive excellence

Matt Lee, Chief Delivery Officer at Amdaris discusses how security vetted teams are crucial to ensuring tech excellence The notion of vetting often triggers thoughts of getting tapped on the shoulder by the secret service and undergoing extensive training and…

Q&A: Simon Ford, Blecon, praises the power of Bluetooth

Sometimes it’s the obvious things that open up a whole world of opportunities once realised. That was the message impressed upon by Simon Ford, Co-Founder of Blecon, who spoke to IoT Insider at Hardware Pioneers and makes up part two…

The critical need to optimise battery life

With more IoT devices coming to market, battery duration is essential for product quality and customer satisfaction. More crucially, the safety of many applications and devices ultimately depends on battery performance. When this fails to meet real-world requirements, devices can…

5 best practices to overcome EMC challenges

In the growing world of the Internet of Things (IoT), all devices need to work together without interference. Each of them needs to work without disturbing others, Electromagnetic Compatibility, (EMC) and without being disturbed by them (Electromagnetic Immunity). These are…

Transforming caravan security through Sigfox and IoT

It is no secret that the United Kingdom is a nation with a deep love for caravanning, and holidays away in other recreational vehicles too, with some figures showing that one in five adults have been on a caravan holiday…

What is LTE Cat-1 BIS?

LTE Cat-1 BIS provides cellular connectivity suitable to connect a range of IoT applications. It sits among a catalogue of communications standards that can provide a dizzying array of options for those considering how best to connect their solutions. Naturally,…

Q&A: Toby Gasston, Wireless Logic discusses cellular connectivity

Debuting a four-part series highlighting experts IoT Insider spoke to at Hardware Pioneers, in this first part we speak to Toby Gasston, Mobile Core Product Lead at Wireless Logic, who was present at the event to talk about cellular connectivity.…

The future of smart warehouses

In the fast-changing retail world, smart warehouses are transforming the industry by providing innovative solutions and efficiently handling supply chain challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, businesses are enhancing operational efficiencies and improving workplace conditions…

Cellular connectivity in the factory can be sped up using one global SKU

Electronic devices with cellular connectivity enable better data management, predictive maintenance, and improved customer experiences. With advances in 3GPP Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN), cellular technologies are cost-competitive and yet more secure than other options, increasing the choice of…