IoT has benefited immeasurably from two concurrent trends: wireless technology and low-power electronics. Untethered, and able to run on progressively smaller batteries, connected devices in increasing number and variety are being deployed in more and more places. The IoT market…
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How MRAM enables secure data capture in IIoT systems
IIoT encompasses interconnected electronic systems pivotal to agriculture, energy production, automotive manufacturing, and other complex industrial sectors. These systems’ advanced functionality – high-speed connectivity, AI-driven decision-making, and continuous monitoring for optimisation and maintenance – generates a constant influx of data…
How a IoT Cyber Security Certification demonstrates your PSTI compliance
If you’re involved in making, importing, distributing or selling smart products in the UK, understanding the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (PSTI) is crucial. Enacted last year, this legislation mandates that UK consumer connectable products adhere to the…
What can we expect from the European Chips Act in 2024?
A looming artefact of the pandemic, the global chip shortage, seems to be easing up; demand for consumer products like smartphones and games consoles has dropped and chip sales have slowed due to increased inflation. But are we out of…
Edge AI: enabling real-time decision-making on IoT devices
The strategic potential of IoT has driven engineers to deploy an ever-growing array of Edge devices, which collect, process, and run inference on data without consistent connections to the Internet. Historically, organisations have sent data collected at the Edge to…
Security trends for IoT products
With IoT devices in both industrial and consumer sectors customers are expecting manufacturers to deliver secure products. For the benefit of consumers, the UK government has issued an IoT good practice guide, then followed up with legislation and enforcement. Therefore,…
Smart buildings and the race to net-zero
The race is on to meet the Paris Agreement’s 2050 net-zero deadline. Buildings are responsible for around 40% of global energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This makes them a firm target for change – and the subject of intensifying compliance…
IoT in 2024: what next and what should businesses be prioritising?
This year we will see many businesses looking to improve visibility and boost levels of control across their IT infrastructures. This is in response to the ever-growing number of systems and IoT devices that they need to keep on top…
How secure are Over-the-Air updates for IoT devices?
While over-the-air updates for IoT devices generally enhance cybersecurity, improper implementation can create vulnerabilities. If hackers exploit them, data breaches and malware infections are inevitable. What Is an IoT Over-the-Air Update? An OTA update is a method of remotely updating…
Hyperautomation is the future
Hyperautomation may have begun as a tech buzzword but it is now influencing leaders as a strategic technology priority, with many business leaders seeing the potential value in leveraging robotic process automation (RPA), AI and ML (machine learning) to transform…
