In today’s society, IoT is continuously adapting to evolving needs. More and more devices are becoming interconnected, which enables seamless communication between other smart devices and central systems, enhancing their ability to collect and share data efficiently and quickly. Considering…
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The IoT conundrum – navigating cyber risk
The deployment of IoT devices is rapidly transforming industries where organisations are leveraging real-time data from IoT devices to better manage operations, risk and ESG metrics. From a risk management perspective, IoT and real-time data enable a shift from a…
Using NFC to power and enhance the usability of IoT devices
As the world becomes increasingly connected, the number of both IoT and NFC devices is rapidly expanding. In isolation, the technologies are already having a profound impact on the modern world, but by working in tandem, they have the potential…
How innovation could drive decarbonisation in the built environment
In the race for net zero, the built environment needs to be a primary target for change. The OECD says that global emissions from buildings and construction account for 40% of global carbon emissions (and up to 70% in big…
Securing 5G networks: addressing emerging security challenges
The advent of 5G technology marks a revolutionary step in connectivity, offering unparalleled speed, reliability, and scope for innovation. However, this transformative technology also introduces substantial security risks. As global dependence on 5G grows, prioritising its security is essential. 5G…
Addressing the UK’s productivity challenge with advanced control technology
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics indicates that in the first quarter of 2023, output per hour worked in the UK was only 0.6% higher than its pre-pandemic average in 2019. This trend continues the slow upward trajectory…
A guide to the Internet of Things (IoT) for beginners
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly evolving technology that extends Internet connectivity beyond traditional devices like computers and smartphones to a wide range of devices and everyday things. This technology enables these objects to collect and exchange data,…
Why IoT and digitisation is crucial for development of larger wind turbines and sustainable development goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have called out the intent to substantially increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030. Currently, renewable energy sources are estimated to contribute to between 28-30% of global…
Why Bluetooth Mesh 1.1 makes sense for Smart Lighting
Traditionally, artificial lighting was used solely to illuminate the darkened interior of a building. While this will always be its primary function, the requirement to make buildings ‘smart’ has resulted in lighting being reimagined so that it is used more…
Reimagining legionella risk management with IoT
Legionella has been making headlines recently, and not for the right reasons. These waterborne bacteria, responsible for severe respiratory illnesses, like Legionnaires’ disease, pose a significant public health risk, especially when they are not managed properly. The traditional approach to…
