According to Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, the influence of AI on the UK could outshine even the transformative effects of the Industrial Revolution. Dowden highlights that AI might serve as a pivotal force in expediting government decision-making processes. Recent…
Industry IoT Consortium updates IoT security maturity model
The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) and the International Society of Automation updated the IoT security maturity model (SMM): ISA/IEC 62443 mappings for asset owners and product suppliers and service suppliers. The updates consider updates to the 62443-2-1 standard for industrial…
Iveda secures $1.7m contract expansion with Taiwan government agency
Iveda has announced a newly signed contract with a government agency in Taiwan worth approximately $1.7 million (€1.55 million) gross revenues. Through this contract, Iveda will provide networking equipment and interprocess communication computers to 45 new locations nationwide, assisting the agency…
Schneider Electric launches two new SCADAPack Smart RTU controllers
Schneider Electric has launched two SCADAPack controllers. The new 471i and 474i Smart RTU controllers now come with integrated edge computing platform and combine the field-tested remote terminal units with the flexibility of a Linux open-source operating system. Compliant with…
Microsoft outlines response to new US National Cybersecurity Strategy
The recently unveiled US National Cybersecurity Strategy has raised alarm bells about the inadequacy of security measures in place for many widely-used IoT devices against contemporary cyber threats. The strategy also underscores the challenges posed by the difficulty, and at…
Smart devices: putting a premium on peace of mind
Two out of five homes worldwide have at least one smart device that is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Soon, that new smart TV or robot vacuum you’ve been considering for your home will come with a label that helps you gauge…
Farnell now offers latest iteration of open-source electronics platform Arduino UNO R4
Farnell has expanded its range of the iconic UNO family by introducing two new Arduino UNO R4 boards, now available for customers. The Arduino UNO R4 is offered in two variations: the UNO R4 Minima and UNO R4 Wi-Fi. These…
Lantronix appoints Philip Brace to its board of directors
Lantronix, a global provider of secure turnkey solutions for the IIoT and the Intelligent IT market, announced that technology executive Philip Brace is joining the company’s board of directors as an independent director. Following the appointment of Brace, the Board…
THine introduces THEIA-CAM 13MP PDAF Camera kit for MediaTek Genio 350 and Genio 500
THine have announced the new THEIA-CAM 13MP PDAF Camera, the THSCP101, that provides high resolution image streaming with OLogic’s Pumpkin i350 and Pumpkin i500 Evaluation Kits (EVKs). These Pumpkin EVKs are powered by MediaTek Genio 350 and Genio 500 System…
UK lawmakers raise concern over growing use of smart products in domestic abuse
UK lawmakers have expressed concern that smart products are enabling growth of tech-enabled domestic abuse. The report compiled by MPs called on the government to take action to tackle the situation. The Culture, Media and Sport Parliamentary Committee claimed there…
