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.

eviFile and Alstom team up to digitise rail signalling projects across UK

SaaS firm eviFile has announced it’s working with Alstom Transport UK Ltd to roll out the eviFile platform across all live UK projects, including a contract worth £130m. The 100 users’ partnership will include major projects at Victoria and Cambridge,…

Sensor provides early warning of bridge damage

A prototype sensor that provides an early warning signal if a bridge is at risk of scour – the number one cause of bridge collapse globally – has been developed by a Queen’s University Belfast researcher. Scour is erosion of…

AgTech’s new wave (Farm Different: Episode 3)

This three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into the people, technology and challenges of modern agriculture. To farm better we must farm different. The previous episode saw Digi-Key visit the Grand Farm in Fargo, North Dakota. In their final episode, they sit down…

AgTech’s grand vision (Farm Different: Episode 2)

This three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into the people, technology and challenges of modern agriculture. To farm better we must farm different. The previous episode highlighted the key role drones will play in farms of the future. In the second episode, they…

Drones in agriculture (Farm Different: Episode 1)

This three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into the people, technology and challenges of modern agriculture. To farm better we must farm different. They delve into the key role drones will play in farms of the future. In the first episode of…

North America digital twin market size to surpass $1.5bn by 2026

According to a recent study from market research firm Graphical Research, the North America digital twin market forecast is likely to witness a spiraling demand from multiple industrial sectors through the next five years. The development of cutting-edge technologies has…

The smart way to save 30% on energy bills

A new Powering Change whitepaper, published by Schneider Electric, highlights how much more can be done to address the UK’s high levels of energy waste, at a time when every penny counts for UK businesses and consumers.    With energy…

Upcoming IoT event: Smart City Expo 2022

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions organised by Fira de Barcelona, will host over 1,000 exhibitors on its 11th edition, held from the 15th to 17th of November 2022. Under…

Technology at The Foundation (City Digital: Season 2, Episode 3)

Following on from Episode 2, this three-part documentary from Digi-Key dives deeper into smart cities, focusing on the rise of smart homes built from the ground up with technology in mind. Join them as they explore the ways that technology is transforming the…

Schneider and AVEVA digitise Kunming CGE water supply to improve water management

Schneider Electric and industrial software leader AVEVA are reshaping the digital core of Kunming CGE (KMCGE) water supply’s water management system. The combination of AVEVA and Schneider Electric’s software, technology and water domain experience are providing KMCGE with better operational…