The potential for automated technology has long been explored, but a specific type of robot called quadrupedal robots – otherwise known as four-legged robots – have seen a considerable surge in interest and research over the last few decades. The…
Digitalising telecom services to meet consumer demands
Retail giants Amazon, Aldi and Tesco are trialling checkout-free stores in the UK, where customers can conveniently grab their shopping and leave the store without visiting a cashier. It’s clear that consumers today expect intuitive digital services as standard –…
Smart-Tactor contactors provide critical data to improve system performance
Sensata Technologies announced the availability of the new GXC and MXC series of Smart-Tactor contactors with CAN bus communication which provide valuable data for improved system performance, reliability, and diagnostics in military, battery system, energy storage, commercial vehicle and industrial…
Using IoT to monitor CO2 in a ‘COVID’ world
Today it is widely accepted, important and encouraged to keep indoor working spaces as well ventilated as possible to reduce the risk of Covid-19, other viruses and disease spreading. This is vital in many working environments where people congregate: such…
The Product Journey (Supply Chain Transformed: Episode 2)
In Episode 2 of Digi-Key’s ‘Supply Chain Transformed’, we follow the product journey. This delves into the role of transportation in the supply chain, one which underpins production and distribution on a global scale. Digital transformation has pushed forward many…
Global consortium formed to advance IoT network coverage
Virtual satellite network operator, Wyld Networks, announced it has partnered with Eutelsat Communications, Senet, and TrakAssure, forming a consortium to bring integrated and interoperable terrestrial and satellite LoRaWAN IoT connectivity to customers across the globe. Through platform integrations, innovative sensor…
How blockchain can add trust to the IoT
Despite growing adoption, trust is often the missing component for businesses to fully embrace IoT technology. After all, if we are going to make real-time, automated and critical decisions or transactions based on IoT data, we need to know it…
Data-driven decisions are essential to connected places
Current approaches to investing in smart connected places is leading to inefficientnetwork investment. Based on recent client work and previous research, this article presents a four-stage data-driven decision-making framework for policy makers and local authority leaders. By embracing a top-down…
Factors that will influence the connected home market
Rising consumer expectations have collided with supply chain disruptions to redefine how network service providers (NSPs) bring compelling value-propositions to market. While product innovation on the customer premises equipment front once provided an opportunity for NSPs to secure a competitive…
AI and the food industry
2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the iconic 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. As the first screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book, it tells the story of Charlie Bucket’s life-changing visit to the famous confectionery manufacturing plant,…
