By Mark Hastry, Chief Technology Officer at WCCTV In 2024/25, 124 people lost their lives in work-related accidents across the UK, and construction accounted for more of these deaths than any other industry. For a sector already managing tightening regulations,…
The concept of a digital world that evolves from the definition of ubiquitous computing is known as the “Internet of Things” (IoT). It is a network of physical devices, vehicles, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, which enables these objects to collect and exchange data.
From sensors to strategy: how IoT and AI are transforming football analytics at the World Cup
With two of Europe’s traditional football powerhouses, the Netherlands and Germany, already out of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the remaining teams are increasingly looking to IoT technologies to help gain an edge in an otherwise tightly contested tournament. Tonight,…
Samsara bets on Bluetooth network to tackle cargo theft with disposable tracking label
Samsara has unveiled a disposable Bluetooth tracking label designed to provide near-real-time visibility of individual shipments, marking the company’s latest expansion beyond fleet management into supply chain tracking. The paper-thin adhesive label, announced at Samsara’s Beyond 2026 event, is designed…
Extreme Networks to deploy Wi-Fi 7 and Multi-Beam technology in new Tennessee Titans stadium
Extreme Networks will equip the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium with a Wi-Fi 7 network and what it describes as a “first-of-its-kind” Multi-Beam Wireless system, marking the debut of the technology in a major venue as operators push towards more…
Samsara and Marsh work together to help UK fleets reduce risk and manage rising insurance costs
Samsara Inc. and Marsh announced a strategic collaboration that integrates Samsara’s real-time operational data with Marsh’s risk advisory services to help fleet operators across the UK better manage rising insurance costs. Participating fleets can share real-time driving, incident, and operational…
Avoiding an own goal: hospitality venues prepare for World Cup WiFi surge
England’s first World Cup match against Croatia tonight will test nerves on the pitch, but it could also provide an early stress test for hospitality WiFi networks. According to new research from Sky Business, nearly two-thirds of fans watching games…
Infineon targets wearable payments market with SECORA Connect X and tokenisation platform
Infineon Technologies has launched a new platform designed to bring secure contactless payments to smart wearables, as semiconductor suppliers seek to capitalise on growing demand for connected devices capable of operating independently of smartphones. The German chipmaker said its new…
Game of throw-ins: the sensors, semiconductors, and smart tech inside the FIFA World Cup 2026 ball
The most intelligent player at the next FIFA World Cup may not wear boots, complain to referees, or collapse theatrically in the penalty box. It will, however, spend 90 minutes being kicked very hard. The humble match ball — once…
Managing and optimising soaring levels of smart label data
By Sharath Muddaiah, Head of Global Business Strategy and Customer Success for IoT Solutions at Giesecke+Devrient The logistics sector is undergoing a rapid digitisation. Supply chain disruptions are affecting the safe and efficient movement of goods, while companies are under…
The role of IoT in shaping the future of outdoor advertising
Outdoor advertising is moving beyond static visuals and fixed schedules into a responsive, data-driven ecosystem, writes Eleanor Hecks, Managing Editor at Designerly Magazine. With the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), various out-of-home (OOH) advertising infrastructures can now respond dynamically…
