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.

Smart cities: the present and the future

Iqbal Bedi, director and founder of Intelligens Consulting, hosted a panel at Britain Connected 2021, discussing how we have already made cities smart in Britain – the focus being on Birmingham, and how to move forward in delivering a smart…

LEDVANCE is lighting the way to a smarter life

Even before lockdown, LEDVANCE have gradually seen an increasing number of workspaces moving to automated lighting systems, with a range of technologies to choose from. Whether controlled using Bluetooth, Zigbee or an app solution, IoT lighting solutions are a welcome…

Technology to help cities identify most cost-effective route to Net Zero

ClimateView has unveiled plans to help the growing numbers of cities with net zero commitments identify the most cost-effective route to decarbonise their economies as it announced the close of a €10m funding round. Newcastle, Mannheim and Bern are among…

Integrating lidar and AI for automotive and smart city apps

Blaize has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Lidar solutions provider, LeiShen, for in-depth cooperation on the integration of Lidar and AI functions in intelligence applications for autonomous operation across a range of automotive and smart city markets in China. As part of the…

Sensyqo environmental IoT: smart and healthy home

Air pollution is a significant environmental factor affecting human health and wellbeing globally. Pollutants contribute to lung disease as well as other chronic health conditions associated with toxins in the air.   While ambient (outdoor) air quality is regulated by…

How connected technology can help property developers reach future net zero

The UK aims to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. To help achieve this goal, the government has announced that all new homes will be banned from installing gas and oil boilers by 2025. Instead, they…

What does the future hold for digital twins and smart buildings?

Smart lighting and building software expert, amBX, has interviewed Dogu Taskiran, a software developer, a smart city thought leader and the CEO of Stambol Studios, based in Canada. He has previously worked for Microsoft and has shared his thoughts on digital…

SiFi networks help bring 10Gig citywide fibre networks to more than a million homes

APG Group has signed an agreement to strengthen the existing partnership with SiFi Networks America Limited by acquiring a 16.7% direct stake in the Company and establishing a joint venture to rollout open-access fibre-to-the-home networks in the US. This partnership,…

Partnership to realise key sustainability goals through digitalisation

Aramco and AVEVA have announced their intention to form a strategic alliance. Focused on driving sustainability in the region through digital transformation, the partnership will help enable AVEVA to establish their largest digital hub, with an R&D capability, in the Middle…

Paessler presents IoT monitoring solution for sustainable management of buildings

This autumn, Paessler AG, provider of monitoring software for complex IT and IoT infrastructure, will release a brand new solution for facility managers and building owners: the new Software as a Service (SaaS). ‘Paessler Building Monitor’, provides around-the-clock digital monitoring…