Itron has launched a Cloud-based meter data management platform that uses artificial intelligence to help utilities process data from smart meters and other grid-edge devices closer to real time. The company said IEE Cloud AI, the latest version of its…
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.
Satellite IoT project to monitor remote Australian forests
A satellite-connected sensor network will be deployed across Australia’s Greater Blue Mountains to monitor forest health, biodiversity and climate stress, in a project that aims to demonstrate how non-terrestrial networks can extend IoT coverage into areas poorly served by terrestrial…
IMechE calls for smarter UK infrastructure to tackle climate risks
The UK needs to make greater use of data, monitoring and connected systems to protect critical infrastructure from increasingly extreme weather, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has warned. The engineering body said infrastructure operators need to prepare for a…
Homey adds updates for Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee devices
Athom announced over-the-air firmware updates for Matter, Z-Wave, and Zigbee devices in Homey. Users can initiate updates from the Homey Mobile App or Homey Web App. Homey handles the rest, including delivery, progress tracking, and user notification. Manufacturers regularly release…
AI-powered sensors can ‘hear’ drones beyond line of sight
Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) have developed an acoustic sensing system that uses machine learning to detect and locate drones by their characteristic sound patterns. The technology, which is set to be demonstrated at the…
Total eclipse of the grid: how IoT is helping Britain ride out the solar slump
Britain’s solar eclipse will do more than give millions of people a reason to observe the skies this evening. For two hours tonight, it will also put the country’s smart home energy infrastructure to work, as connected devices help manage…
5 Things utilities and cities should look for in a secure IoT network
By Phil Beecher, President/CEO Wi-SUN Alliance Every smart meter, streetlight and environmental sensor connected to a city network creates another potential point of attack. As utilities and municipalities deploy millions of IoT devices, security is becoming just as important as…
Complex construction project for the new Space industry
From smartphone navigation to climate research, the demand for fast, high-quality satellite data continues to grow. A new facility for this future technology is now being developed in Berlin: German American space company Planet Labs is building a state-of-the-art manufacturing…
The evolution of the tap: powering the next era of IoT connectivity
By Mike McCamon, Executive Director, NFC Forum The modern world is defined by connectivity. Smartphones and laptops are now just one part of a much broader ecosystem of connected devices, with the Internet of Things (IoT) enabling seamless interactions across…
How IoT-enabled compliance is helping prevent construction deaths
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,…
