Field service entities continually confront the complexities of safeguarding and optimising their assets. From unforeseen equipment malfunctions to expensive operational halts, these entities encounter numerous obstacles that impede their quest for streamlined and dependable services. Historically, maintenance was often reactive,…
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Gearing up for digital supply chains: C4DTI, the IoT and the ETDA
The UK’s recent departure from the EU has brough sharply into focus its international trade activities and the role of its renewed presence within the World Trade Organisation, and how its trade policy intersects and impacts upon supply chains, including…
The challenge of future-proofing IoT devices in healthcare
As the IoT enters into increasingly mission-critical applications, the need to guarantee the availability of service also increases. For example, a faulty or unavailable temperature sensor in a chemical manufacturing application could allow a manufacturing process violation that ruins an…
What are the main threats to data security and how can businesses protect against them?
Every business worldwide must adhere to modern data security standards — otherwise, they will lose customer loyalty or become victims of cyber attacks. Companies collect more data than ever for growth and process development, but what are the best ways…
Examining IoT’s identity crisis
In the realm of modern network security and asset management, the art of identifying operating systems within organisations has become critical. This fundamental task serves as the bedrock upon which IT and security departments build their fortresses of vigilance and…
Why IoT devices are game-changing for flood insurance market
80% of the world’s catastrophic flood losses aren’t insured. That’s a $58bn bill each year for governments, businesses and people. The problem is getting bigger too, because of climate change, population growth and urbanisation. In a world of increasingly extreme…
How can IoT help mitigate the devastating impacts of active assailants?
In 2022, according to The Gun Violence Archive, an active shooter statistics database, 645 mass shootings occurred in the United States. This year, there have already been 50 more active shootings than this time last year with 477 active shootings…
Smart robot integration in the world: focus on robotic applications for human assistance
A smart robot is a machine stimulated by AI, fictionally it was portrayed as a super advance machine that is programmed to perform a complete task and functions beyond human capabilities. In reality, the smart robots ecosystem also entails robots…
How cellular IoT can connect green city initiatives
Road users are becoming used to low- and ultra-low emission zones (LEZ / ULEZ) as local and national governments ramp up efforts to reduce pollution in towns and cities. In June, Glasgow’s LEZ came into force, charging a penalty rather…
How to alleviate network blackspots in water industry
Black spots in network coverage are a global problem that affects various industries, including the water utilities sector. These black spots refer to areas with limited or no access to reliable network connectivity, such as mobile and Internet services. The…
